OPS Student Community and Public Relations Assistant

Downtown, Downtown Pensacola, Florida, United States Center for Cybersecurity and AI (CCAI) Student Student Closing on: Aug 30 2026 POSITION DETAILS Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title:

Student Assistant Department:

Center for Cybersecurity and AI (CCAI)

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Salary Range:

$15.00

Pay Basis:

Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW JOB SUMMARY

The position will assist the community and public relations director's efforts of elevating the Center for Cybersecurity and AI's local, regional, and national profile and visibility. This will be done primarily through social media and email campaigns, newsletters, press releases, and other outreach methods.

Responsibilities will include:

Publicity:

Utilize information gathered about Center events and news to write web content, blog posts, social media posts, emails and other various communications.

Web:

Support the Center for Cybersecurity and related web pages. Write engaging content for web pages to expand visibility and attract prospective partners. Ensure accuracy and brand consistency and comply with institutional brand standards on all web content.

Social Media:

Manage and post updates on the Center's social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube). Generate social media content as directed that emphasizes the Center's mission and community involvement.

Newsletters:

Assist with the production of a quarterly newsletter through Constant Contact that highlights Center activities for the previous three months, including photos and links to content.

Content Development:

Assist with the design and development of Center communication materials for events and initiatives (presentations, internal publications, annual reports, flyers, etc.).

Photography and Video:

Shoot event photography and other photos needed for the Center, utilizing cell phone or other equipment. Perform other duties as required. This position will work up to 15 hours per week. Rate of pay is $15.00 per hour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be a student enrolled for credit. Applicants may be a student at UWF or any other college, university or high school. A student enrolled at an institution other than UWF must provide proof of attendance by submitting a registration/fee payment receipt from the school they will attend.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The position requires demonstrated success in enhancing visibility via marketing, social media, and community relations development. The assistant should have strong written and oral communication skills. Experience with program promotion and marketing via social media and content development is preferred. Additional experience with print or digital media, photography, or videography is a plus. The assistant must be able to assess and manage their workload as directed. Excellent time management and organizational skills are essential. Special Requirements or Considerations of the

Job:

This position requires fingerprinting. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu . Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu .

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies:

1

Work Hours:

Varies FTE:

0.375

Closing Date:

8/30/2026