Communication & Engagement Intern

Philosophical Approach

• Demonstrate active engagement of Housing & Residential Life’s four core tenets of a socially just community through implementation of all community development initiatives.
• Demonstrate utilization of a growth mindset and a strengths-centered approach in the implementation of all community development activities.

Program Management

• Garner excitement and engage students and building staff in the Curriculum through the Residence Hall/Apartment Student Groups process to increase the number and quality of groups.
• Manage Residence Hall/Apartment Student Groups process including marketing, administration, and student support. 
• Provide leadership and coordinate Groups Kick-Off events each semester.

Marketing/Communication

• Develop and execute an inclusive and socially just Groups marketing campaign.
• Lead messaging initiatives within residential communities including; billboards in common areas, etc.  
• Engage with residents virtually by participating in university, departmental, building, and community-wide social media initiatives including digital signage and community newsletters. 

• Provide support for various all-hall initiatives (i.e. Welcome Week events, Connection events, Celebration Week events, etc.). 
• Plan and implement training and development to student staff in the areas of marketing, Groups, communication, etc. 
• Other duties as assigned (e.g. assist with building opening/closing, special projects, monthly reports).

• Creative, self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively, positively, and in support of all populations including those outlined in the University of Minnesota’s Equal Opportunity Statement (race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression)
• Attendance at weekly evening staff meetings (Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm) and periodic training sessions. 
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Successfully pass background check

• Demonstrated interest in or experience with marketing/design
• Experience in leadership role
• Experience as Community Advisor (CA)
• Minimum of 2 semesters of residential community living experience that includes community development or leadership experience (i.e. Residence Hall Group Contact, CA, Office Assistant [OA], etc.)