Communications Intern, Disaster Research Center, Fall 2026

Communications Intern, Disaster Research Center, Fall 2026 Job no: 503588 Work type: Student Location: Newark, DE Categories: Research & Laboratory, Extension and Outreach, Fall Semester, Undergraduate Students Anticipated Start Date: September 15, 2026 Estimated Pay: $15.00 per bour Number of Jobs Available: 1 Schedule: Day. - Monday - Friday. Applicant should be willing to work in-person approximately 6-10 hours per week and be prepared to, occasionally, work evening events. Days and potentially some evenings depending on student availability and event schedule Location: Newark Campus, Disaster Research Center 166 Graham Hall About the department / center: The Disaster Research Center (DRC) is a university-level research institute. The first of its kind in the world, this globally renowned interdisciplinary research center focuses on the social science and management aspects of disaster.DRC is committed to advancing the state of the art in disaster research and its scientifically guided practice; educating the next generation of disaster science scholars and informed practitioners in the fields of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery; and creating, gathering, and disseminating disaster knowledge in a dynamic and responsive way. Role Description: The Disaster Research Center is hiring one undergraduate student to serve as a paid intern for the 2026 fall semester, with the opportunity to be extended through the 2027 spring semester. The ideal candidate is responsible, proactive, pays attention to detail, and has experience or demonstrated skills through coursework in written, digital, and web communications. The intern will play an important role in developing and promoting communication materials regarding the Center's projects and initiatives, in consultation with the directors, staff, and investigators. Some additional research and general office assignments may be assigned, as required, to assist with Center operations. This is a wonderful opportunity to build a communications portfolio. Primary Responsibilities: Intern will play an important role in developing and promoting communication materials regarding the Center’s projects and initiatives, in consultation with the directors, staff, and investigators. Some additional research and general office assignments may be assigned, as required, to assist with Center operations. Qualifications: This application is open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors of any major. Experience and skill with such programs and platforms such as Canva, Mailchimp, Microsoft platforms, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, and Instagram preferred. Hiring Timeline: Application Review: August 28th until position(s) filled Interviews-Date Range: September 3rd– September 15th Offers Extended-Date Range: September 3rd– October 30th Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department. Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here . Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions Advertised: 14 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 11 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Delaware