Temporary Communications Specialist

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Who We Are:

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Assist the Director of Communications and Director of Stewardship with day-to-day communications, including invitation design, presentations, speaker remarks, impact reports, and donor acknowledgment materials.
• Draft and edit speeches, presentations, Power Points, and marketing collateral that effectively tell the story of donor impact.
• Coordinate planning meetings and logistics for events and stewardship activities, including vendors, catering, registration, RSVP lists, and related details.
• Support administrative tasks such as reimbursements, basic data analysis, database management, and completion of required UCLC trainings.

• 1–3 years of experience in communications and/or marketing.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a communications and marketing focus.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic design sensibility and comfort collaborating on marketing and visual materials.
• Experience supporting events, donor communications, and presentation development.
• Preferred:
  Experience in event planning, stewardship, advancement, or advancement operations services.

Salary: $6,600.00/month (Overtime Exempt)

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with background check, live scan, employment misconduct, legal right to work in the United States, vaccination, smoking and tobacco, drug-free environment, child abuse and neglect reporting law, E-Verify, and pre-placement health evaluation.

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Temporary employment is offered through the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviews and hiring are based on internal needs and candidate suitability. Temporary assignments may require health physical clearance or a valid California Driver’s License. Work hours are typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours as needed.

Benefits for temporary employees include paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

United States Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.