at University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Description
Communications & Administrative Support Assistant
Posting Summary
Support programming, communications and administrative efforts for all aspects of the Center for Community News at UVM. As a nationally serving organization, CCN works with journalism faculty and professionals at college reporting programs across the country. This position works closely with the CCN Executive Director and Managing Director. This includes support for virtual and in-person events; database management; some web editing, social media and marketing content creation; and direct support to the Executive Director on travel logistics, meeting scheduling, advance research and follow-up.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor's degree in a related field. Excellent writing and communications skills. Experience with excel and/or database management. Strong organizational skills.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with any of the following: Mailchimp or other marketing and fundraising platforms; Canva and graphic design; website administration (content management, not coding) including Drupal, Wordpress, Squarespace, etc.; calendar management with Outlook; webinar management (Zoom or Teams). Interest/ passion for civic engagement, democracy, and news media preferred.
Anticipated Pay Range
$23 - $26/hr
Other Information
Special Conditions
A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Position
Yes, UVMSU
Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
7/21/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Department
Center for Community News/31250
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE
37.5
Term (months per year)
12
For full job description and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/86241
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