Organization: Center for Social Sustainable Systems (CESOSS)
Location: 211 10th St SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
An Off-Campus Work-Study Position
CESOSS is a not-for-profit organization located in the South Valley. Our vision is to create sustainable, healthy, and thriving communities where traditions connected to land and water areprotected, preserved,and passed on to future generations. Our mission is to develop sustainable community-based and culturally centered events, programs, and initiatives to empower and preserve the traditions and science-based practices of local and indigenous communities, related to land and water.
Job description
CESOSS is looking for a qualified work-study student who can
assist in all aspects of Communications & Marketing, including material
distribution, creating, editing, and publishing our newsletter, creating and
disseminating event information, managing our database, and coordinating
marketing events. Responsible for researching, writing, and editing stories for
La Voz. Writing press releases, as well as other projects as assigned.
Responsibilities of the job
include:
*Good communication skills to generate stories of interest to the community of the South Valley
*Researching information for features and articles
*Verifying information and interviewing sources
*Writing, editing, proofreading, and subbing text
*Attending relevant events, fairs, and conferences
*Creating and maintaining a network of contacts
*Meeting and liaising with other staff including the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Advisors, and the coordinators
*Staying up-to-date with privacy, defamation, and contempt law
*Complying with industry and ethical guidelines
*May work remotely.
*Must be willing to conduct interviews in person or via zoom.
*Knowledge of social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, and some knowledge of web systems)
10-20 hours a week
Qualifications
*Must have excellent writing and editing skills, be creative, flexible, extremely detail-oriented, and self-directed. The applicant must have experience with editing software, Canva, and experience managing social media.
*Junior or Senior
*Journalism, Marketing, English, or Media Studies Student preferred.
*Must be work-study qualified
*Key Skills:
Detailed oriented
Community-oriented
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
IT and social media skills
Bilingual: English and Spanish
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Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award.The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit
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