Communication & Engagement Intern

Help residents find connections and community!

The Communication & Engagement Intern (CEI) offers hands-on experience in marketing community engagement opportunities to residents and plays an integral role in supporting and managing the Groups Engagement model within their assigned community. CEI’s work directly supports the creation of socially-just and engaged communities that support a sense of belonging and social wellbeing for students who live on campus. This position provides support for students living in Bailey, Comstock, and Yudof.

Benefits

$16.50 per hour
10-15 hours per week
Flexible work schedules
Work-study positions available

How to Apply

We currently have an opening for Bailey Hall, Comstock Hall, and Yudof Hall. Applicants are not required to live on campus, and this position does not have a housing stipend. Applications are accepted until all positions are filled.

The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026

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Responsibilities

The CEI must also be approachable, organized, willing to learn, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Specific responsibilities are related to all aspects of community development and providing administrative support to the building. The CEI plays an integral role in promoting and managing the Groups Engagement model within their assigned community.

Community Development

Philosophical Approach

Demonstrate active engagement of Housing & Residential Life’s value of social justice and engagement through the 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 marketing 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.

Administrative Support

Qualifications

Required

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)
Ability to attend weekly evening staff meetings (Tuesdays at 7:00-9:00 p.m.) and training sessions as needed.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Successfully pass a background check

Preferred

Demonstrated interest in or experience with marketing/design
Experience in a 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 leader or member, CA, HRL Office Assistant [OA], etc.)