STAS Health Communication Intern

Classification Title :

STU AST- CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description :

The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the onlyone at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center we span all 16 colleges of the University of Florida pulling together a world-class multi-disciplinary membership of over 330 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.

As a Health Communication Intern at the UF Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI) you will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of social media strategies that amplify our research education and community engagement efforts.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following :

• Collaborate with the COE leadership team to develop and execute a strategic social media planacross platforms such as X (Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn and Facebook.
• Create engaging brand-aligned contenthighlighting COE research educational initiatives faculty achievements and community impact.
• Support ongoing efforts to increase audience engagement and visibilitythrough analytics tracking posting schedules and content calendars.
• Work closely with the UF Health Cancer Institute Communications teamto ensure all content aligns with UF Health brand standards and institutional messaging.
• Assist in brainstorming and developing creative campaigns visuals and multimedia content.
• Contribute to additional communication and outreach projects as needed.

This is an intern-level position ideal for candidates pursuing a degree in Public Relations Communications Marketing Journalism or a related field who is looking to gain hands-on experience in social media management content creation and digital storytelling within a professional higher education and healthcare environment. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

Expected Salary : $15.00 hourly

Minimum Requirements :

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis up to 20 hours per week.

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Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position :

This position is Time-Limited. Initial appointment term will be for the Spring 2026 semester and may be eligible for further renewal based on departmental needs and budget availability.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required :

No

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Student

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1