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Monarch Watch Student Communications Assistant

University of Kansas -
Lawrence, KS

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Job Details

Internship

Qualifications

Photography
Editorial content writing
Phone inquiries
Basic graphic design principles
YouTube
Email customer support
Social media post writing
Content creation for general public
Phone communication
Marketing
Content editing
Graphic design
Journalism
Communications
Facebook
Productivity software
Instagram
Content review
Communication skills
Entry level
Time management

Full Job Description

Position Overview

Monarch Watch is an international organization based at the University of Kansas that leads education, conservation, and research programs focused on the monarch butterfly, its habitat, and its spectacular fall migration. The Student Communications Assistant will support communications efforts for Monarch Watch, including responding to email inquiries and phone calls, representing Monarch Watch at events and to visitors, developing content for various communication platforms, and assisting with other activities. The Student Communications Assistant will gain experience with a variety of types of science writing, graphic design, and video/photography, as well as with working with Monarch Watch team members, volunteers, and partners with different backgrounds, interests, and perspectives.

Job Description

60% - Work with the Public

Respond to messages and donations via email, phone, and letters.
Represent Monarch Watch at events and to visitors.

30% - Review / Revise / Develop Content

Review/revise and develop new content for various Monarch Watch platforms, including the website, print materials, and social media.

10% - Program & Activity Support

Provide support for other Monarch Watch programs and activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

Excellent communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.
Detail oriented with good time-management skills, as evidenced by application materials.
Demonstrated experience with social media platforms, such as Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, etc., as evidenced by application materials
Demonstrated experience working independently and collaboratively as a team, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field.
Coursework in biology or related field.
Past demonstrated volunteer, internship, or employment experience that involved writing, developing content, design skills, etc., as evidenced by application materials.
Past demonstrated volunteer, internship, or employment experience that involved interacting with the public, such as speaking at public events, responding to public inquiries, etc., as evidenced by application materials.
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or a similar application, as evidenced by application materials.
Interest in working with/around insects, as evidenced by application materials.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

Cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met
Resume
Contact information (name, email, phone number) for three professional references

To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Monday, 7/27/26. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Jessica Anderson
[email protected]

Anticipated Start Date

Monday August 17, 2026

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Posting Information

Posting ID: 33030BR
Department: KS Biological Survey
Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Reg/Temp: Temporary
Employee Class: S-Student

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