Student Job Opportunities

The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) is seeking to hire an enthusiastic, self-motivated student interested in marketing and communications. This is an exciting opportunity for a student to become an integral member of our team and use their skills to help communicate the ChBE Illinois story to our various audiences. This hourly position will help produce, edit and distribute content across many channels and analyze success through metrics and analytics. The ideal candidate is a strong, detail-oriented writer and creative content creator who can communicate complex ideas accurately and succinctly.

Duties:

• Oversee social media management, including creating/scheduling content and reporting analytics. 
• Write and edit various communication materials, including news stories, faculty and student profiles, event and award announcements, etc.
• Assist with web content management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience / Knowledge:
Required: Strong writing and editing skills. Demonstrated experience with various social media platforms (such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, BlueSky and X), preferably for an organization or institution. Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with ChBE Illinois students, faculty, staff and alumni in order to develop original, engaging content. Working knowledge of marketing and communication activities, e.g., marketing, editing, media, or public relations.

Preferred: Familiarity with video and photography. Experience with graphic design, Adobe Creative Suite and/or content management systems. Knowledge of AP Style.

Details:
Start Date: Summer 2025 or Fall 2025 (exact date flexible)
Location: 114 Roger Adams Laboratory, 600 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana
Hours: 10-15 hours/week
Hourly Wage: $15/hour

Apply:
To apply, send the following to  Kristina Shidlauski, Associate Director of Communications, at kshidlau@illinois.edu

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Two writing samples (ideally prepared for different media/tactics)
• Preferred start date

Deadline to apply is 12:00pm on Monday, April 21, 2025.