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The Institute of the Environment's Coastlines and Oceans Division is looking for a dedicated and passionate Marketing & Science Communication Assistant as part of the Federal Work Study Program. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to cguinova@fiu.edu. Please check your financial aid award package to make sure that you qualify for federal work study before applying for this position.
- Reports to Coordinator of Administrative Services for the Institute of the Environment's Coastlines and Oceans Division, Catherine Guinovart.
- While most work will be completed remotely, transportation and the ability to drive to Key Largo and Islamorada is needed for this position.
- A student interested in working for multiple semesters is desired
- Part time - 20 hours/week
Job duties
- Assist with creating materials to advertise Institute of the Environment programs, events, and noncredit courses, in coordination with the communications office in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education
- Draft social media posts, news items, and video content to promote Institute of the Environment activities, in coordination with the communications office in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education
- Assist with Institute of the Environment programs held in the Florida Keys. This includes, but is not limited to, the FIU Ocean Life lecture series and non-credit courses held by FIU's Institute of the Environment and the Medina Aquarius Program.
- Attend community events (virtual and in-person) to educate the community about Institute of the Environment activities.
Federal Work Study
- A student interested in working for multiple semesters is desired.
- Transportation and ability to drive to Key Largo is needed. Work location will be between MMC and Key Largo office.
- Students enrolled at FIU, who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their Financial Aid Award package.
- Student must be enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours in a course of study leading to a degree or a Financial Aid eligible certificate, during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
- Upon credits decreasing, award being canceled, or graduating, FWS employment must end.
Hours will vary based on class schedule and needs of the department.
$13.00/Hour
Criminal Background Check
This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.
Extended Background Check is required if the job includes any of the following responsibilities. Some may also require a Fingerprint Check:
Duties: | Yes or No |
| Will the position provide unsupervised direct care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to vulnerable populations such as minors, the elderly, or those with disabilities? (Fingerprint Check required) | No |
| Will the position work within a Child Care center, medical facilities, etc. (Requires DCF Clearinghouse at a cost) | No |
| Will the position work in a university sponsored Summer Camp? (Requires DCF Clearinghouse at a cost)? | No |
| Will the position require entering any K-12 schools? (Requires public school system clearance) | No |
| Will the position perform fiscal duties to include budgeting, accounting, or having direct access to cash, checks, gift cards and/or credit/debit cards to include making and/or receiving payments? | No |
| Will the position have control over university-wide operational processes through functional roles or system security access (Information technology related functions, e.g., Web/Application Developer, IT Technician, Data/Systems Analysts etc.)? | No |
| Will the position drive a university vehicle (including using the golf cart)? (MVR Check only) | Yes |
| Will the position travel with student athletes to events? | No |
| Is this designated as a position of special trust, responsibility, and sensitive location (Museums, Housing Residential Life, NFSTC, and working with and around minors etc.)? | No |
| Will the position have system access to process payments, print or distribute checks, process corrections, or generate, update, or approve financial transactions that will result in the disbursement of university funds? (Office of Financial Aid, One Stop, or Office of the Registrar (Title IV access) | No |
Will this position work within the following units that provide health and human services: College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, School of Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics & Nutrition, Student Health, Psychology, Center for Children & Families? Office of Inspector General (OIG) Checks (Global Watch only) | No |
| Will the position support university sponsored research? (May require Research Extended Background Check) | No |
Prospective Employee
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In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
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Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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