Intern (3 Openings) - Communications Assistant

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for three Communications Assistants to assist with all aspects of the Communications Office, including support and development of public relations initiatives with a heavy emphasis on creating content for social media and FloridaGators.com. Responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for at least one sport as assigned in addition to assisting with Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Softball, and all other sports as needed. These positions are time-limited to provide practical experience in a working environment and have an anticipated start date of July 2025.

This posting will remain open until qualified candidates are chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Experience in a related field

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Job Details

Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for three Communications Assistants to assist with all aspects of the Communications Office, including support and development of public relations initiatives with a heavy emphasis on creating content for social media and FloridaGators.com. Responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for at least one sport as assigned in addition to assisting with Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Softball, and all other sports as needed. These positions are time-limited to provide practical experience in a working environment and have an anticipated start date of July 2025.

This posting will remain open until qualified candidates are chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Experience in a related field

Writing and basic desktop publishing skills

*

Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds

Ability to work a non-standard work will which will include nights, weekends, holidays, and some overnight travel (to potential conferences or NCAA championship events)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite

 

*Please submit links to examples of your work. These can be submitted by attaching a document containing the applicable information in the “Documents” section of the online application process.

Please note:

Additional on the job training will be provided to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  Please note this is a non-coaching position.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, tuition reimbursement for the University of Florida or Santa Fe College only and is based on in-state or online program rates, pension (upon eligibility), recognition programs and paid time off. This position is compensated on an hourly basis at the current Florida minimum wage. You can view our benefits on the official job posting by  clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and

not a state

employer

.

THE UAA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

WE ARE PROUD TO BE A DRUG FREE TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE.

 

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Thought Provoking

: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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