SIIL Communications Assistant Announcement_2019

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT The Feed the Future Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab SIIL at Kansas State University aims to produce measureable impacts

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:

STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

The Feed the Future Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab (SIIL) at Kansas State University aims to produce measureable impacts on reducing global hunger, poverty, and improving the nutrition of smallholder farmers in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, and Senegal The SIIL recognizes a need to better communicate the activities and

successes resulting from the program, and thus is seeking an exceptional student to serve as the SIIL’s Communication Assistant We are hopeful that this position will be a mutually

beneficial experience for the student hired and our Innovation Lab

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Communications Assistant will aid the SIIL management entity in creating and executing the Lab’s communication strategy This will entail developing a regular newsletter, maintaining the program website, designing promotional materials, and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders through various web-based platforms Additionally, the Communication Assistant will assist with special events, such as the SIIL Annual Meeting and guest lectures

Applicants must be comfortable utilizing written communication skills on a daily basis and should be willing to spend significant time at the beginning of employment learning about sustainable intensification and the SIIL’s research portfolio Opportunities to design and lead photography, videography, and/or social media efforts for the Innovation Lab will be made available for the appropriate individual

The ideal candidate would be willing to commit to working 15-20 hours/week during the

2019-20 school year Schedule flexibility is available for students taking summer classes This

position’s base wage is $9.00/hr and will be negotiable based on experience and qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated interest in international agricultural research and development

• Excellent written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting

• Willingness to engage and share ideas with other members of the SIIL management entity

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, website maintenance, and/or social media platforms

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please go to ksu.edu/siil to see the full announcement and complete the attached application, and send the completed document as well as your résumé to the SIIL Program Administrator, Andra Williams (ajolenew@ksu.edu), by November 15

Questions? Contact Andra Williams by email (above) or phone (785-532-3586)

FEED THE FUTURE SUSTAINABLE

INTENSIFICATION INNOVATION LAB

Communications Assistant Application

APPLICANT INFORMATION

EDUCATION

Expected Graduation

(Month/Year)

EXPERIENCE AND INTERESTS

Please provide your 30-second ‘elevator pitch’ In other words, briefly tell us about yourself, your professional goals, and what interests you most about this position.

After reading the Position Description, which of your skills and/or experiences do you think would be most beneficial in working with the SIIL?

Please indicate your availability for the 2019-20 academic year, and how many hours are you available to work and on which days.

In regards to this position, is there anything else that you would like to share that may not be reflected in your resume/application?

Please send this application and your résumé/CV to the SIIL Program Administrator, Andra Williams (ajolenew@ksu.edu), by November 15