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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleFWS Spring 2026, Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and Environment TFISE Design & Communications AssistantRequisition NumberDU14284Department Name1B531:Federal Work StudyWork Location302 Breckinridge Hall Lexington, KY, 40509Salary Range$16.00 - $18.00Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationSophomore or Junior preferred.Required Related ExperienceExperience and/or training with graphic design required- volunteer or personal projects, paid work, coursework all acceptable evidence of experience. Experience and/or training with written communication for the public- volunteer or personal projects, paid work, coursework all acceptable evidence of experience.Required License/Registration/CertificationN/APhysical RequirementsSitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. Repeated use of hands by computer use.ShiftWeekdays between 8:00 am 5:00 pm.
Occasional evenings.
Hybrid any combination of in-person and remote work.

Job Summary

• Draft written content for the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment website.
• Contribute to TFISE website design and development.
• Draft posts for TFISE social media.
• Monitor engagement with social media and respond to basic inquiries.
• Create promotional materials for TFISE programming and events.
• Assist in-person with programming and events.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Verbal and written evaluations will be performed every 2 months.

Specific Request #1: Required: Please attached 2-3 examples of work with graphic design and writing (preferably, short-form professional writing).Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesAdobe CreativeCloud, Asana, LinkedIn, MS Office, MS Teams. Short-form writing without AI. Oral communication. Collaborative writing.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceWebsite design and management. WRD, Design, Fine Arts, Communication, and Information Science majors preferred.Deadline to Apply02/26/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?(If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at (859) 257-3172 and ask to speak with your counselor.)
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please state your current 8-digit UKID number and LinkBlue ID

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Kentucky state law requires anyone who works after 10:30 p.m. on school nights (Sunday - Thursday), and after 1:00 a.m. on non-school nights (Friday - Sunday), to be 18+ years of age. Are you over the age of 18 or will you be 18 before August 1st of the fall semester or January 1st for the spring term (or before employment)?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Specific Request 1

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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