EI Research Senior Student Associate (Research SSA)The EI Research Senior Student Associate (Research SSA) works closely with EI staff to assist in development of a new website including marketing/digital design, writing content, and communicating with members of a research consortium for which the website will be created.
Responsibilities: Choosing website template, design, and color scheme. Drafting copy, obtaining, and creating content to fill out the website. Documenting all information needed for novice web programmers to be able to add content.
Required Qualifications: Graduate or upper-division undergraduate student in good academic standing Ideal candidates are self-starters able to grasp complex subject matter quickly and work well with other student associate team members and EI staff Strong research and writing skills Experience with strategic engagement on social media platforms Experience with email, survey and event registration programs such as Mail Chimp, Qualtrics, and Eventbrite or similar Experience in Excel, Power Point, and either Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop and Illustrator)Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail Experience managing multiple projects and handling competing deadlines Willingness to perform a variety of duties and keep track of work for reporting progress to supervisors Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications: Graduate or upper-division undergraduate student in good academic standing in fields related to information sciences, marketing, communications, or public policy Demonstrated interest in energy-related research, economics, or policy. Experience in the following areas: Visual presentation and storytelling Photography and/or videography Creating and editing video content Event planning, graphic design, and copywriting public-facing content Updating websites in a CMS such as Word Press or Drupal Working in energy-related fields and/or in communications, public affairs, government, media, or similar organizations Working with professional staff in an office environment Strategy or process development Salary Range$17+ per hour, depending on qualifications
Working Conditions: Typical office environment Work Shift The number of hours and the schedule for this position will be set by mutual agreement between the worker and manager. Required Materials Letter of interest Writing sample Resume/CV

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Level

Intern

Salary

$17+ per hour

Location

Austin, TX

Occupation

Social Science Research Assistants

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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