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Marketing and Communications Student Intern

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Job ID

9640

Job Type

On-Campus Job (work study Not required)

Employer

DEAN OF UNDERGRADUATEEDUCATION (DDA1) Biweekly

Date Posted

Jul 23, 2026

Category

Communications/Marketing/Public Relations

Job Description

The Global Education Office (GEO) in the Office of Undergraduate Education seeks two reliable, detail-oriented, and self-reliant Duke student assistants to join the GEO Communications Team. The Marketing and Communications Student Interns will assist with projects related to the Global Education Office and Duke Summer Experiences.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Event Support: Serve as a front-facing representative of the division at in-person events, including tabling, information sessions, and campus fairs. Engage with students to share information about global and experiential education opportunities (training provided). Assist with preparation and execution of signature events such as the Global Education Fair and Duke Summer Experiences Fair.

• Design: Create and update visual content for digital and print platforms, ensuring alignment with Duke brand standards and GEO guidelines. Tasks may include editing graphics, presentations, and promotional materials using tools such as Canva or the Adobe Creative Suite.

• Social Media: Support content creation and management for social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube), including drafting captions, editing short-form video, and updating graphics. Contribute ideas to enhance engagement across accounts (e.g., @dukeglobaled and @dukeexperientialed).

• Content Management: Curate, format, and finalize content submitted by GEO Field Ambassadors for the GEO blog, website, and social media. Assist with reviewing Field Ambassador content submissions for completeness and accuracy.

• Administrative: Provide general administrative support, including but not limited to updating spreadsheets, maintaining accurate information across platforms, and updating websites.

Job Requirements

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort engaging with diverse student audiences in a professional and approachable manner.
Willingness to represent the division at events and speak with peers about experiential opportunities (training provided).
Experience using social media platforms with an understanding of audience and tone.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills:

Some experience with marketing, communications, or student engagement (coursework, internships, or student organizations welcome).
Experience with website management (Drupal and/or WordPress).
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).
Experience with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
Experience with video editing tools (Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar).

The student assistant position is 8-12 hours per week, at a rate of $20-23 per hour depending on experience. Starts Fall 2026. Students are welcome to apply who are federal or Duke work-study eligible. The intern will submit bi-weekly time reports and pay will be based on actual hours worked.

Required Skills

Administrative, Communication, Digital Marketing and Branding, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Word Processing and Editing

Learning Outcomes

Attention to Detail, Communicate Effectively, Independence, Interaction with People, Problem Solving, Quality Focus, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Available Openings

Hours

8.0 to 12.0 hours per week

Hourly Rate

$20.00/hour

Time Frame

Academic Year

Contact Name

Deirdre Scanlon

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Work Location Address

Smith Warehouse, remote

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Work Location

Hybrid

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