Monarch Watch Student Communications Assistant

Monarch Watch Student Communications Assistant | University of Kansas

Monarch Watch is an international organization based at the University of Kansas that leads education, conservation, and research programs focused on the monarch butterfly, its habitat, and its spectacular fall migration. The Student Communications Assistant will support communications efforts for Monarch Watch, including responding to email inquiries and phone calls, representing Monarch Watch at events and to visitors, developing content for various communication platforms, and assisting with other activities. The Student Communications Assistant will gain experience with a variety of types of science writing, graphic design, and video/photography, as well as with working with Monarch Watch team members, volunteers, and partners with different backgrounds, interests, and perspectives.

Job Description

60% - Work with the Public

• Respond to messages and donations via email, phone, and letters.
• Represent Monarch Watch at events and to visitors.

30% - Review / Revise / Develop Content

• Review/revise and develop new content for various Monarch Watch platforms, including the website, print materials, and social media.

10% - Program & Activity Support

• Provide support for other Monarch Watch programs and activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

1. Excellent communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.
2. Detail oriented with good time-management skills, as evidenced by application materials.
3. Demonstrated experience with social media platforms, such as Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, etc., as evidenced by application materials.
4. Demonstrated experience working independently and collaboratively as a team, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Coursework in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field.
2. Coursework in biology or related field.
3. Past demonstrated volunteer, internship, or employment experience that involved writing, developing content, design skills, etc., as evidenced by application materials.
4. Past demonstrated volunteer, internship, or employment experience that involved interacting with the public, such as speaking at public events, responding to public inquiries, etc., as evidenced by application materials.
5. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or a similar application, as evidenced by application materials.
6. Interest in working with/around insects, as evidenced by application materials.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR. (2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met
• Resume
• Contact information (name, email, phone number) for three professional references

Application deadline is Wednesday, 6/17/2026, by 11:59PM Central Standard Time.

Contact Information to Applicants

Jessica Anderson View email address on click.appcast.io

Application Review Begins

18-Jun-2026

Anticipated Start Date

13-Jul-2026

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Work Schedule

10 to 15 hours per week between 8am and 5pm, with a set weekly schedule. Work shifts are for a minimum of 3 hours. Some weekend/evening hours may be required.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, View email address on click.appcast.io, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, View phone number on click.appcast.io, 711 TTY.