The UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies is hiring a social media assistant to work with Assistant Professor Regan Patterson to help build and maintain a social media presence for the UCLA Engineering Environmental Justice Lab and other projects This is a good opportunity to develop experience with design, marketing, branding, and communications.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT // SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT
STARTING PAY $18/HOUR
APPLY: bit.ly/workatITS
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant Professor Regan Patterson seeks a student
assistant to help her build and maintain a social media presence for the UCLA
Engineering Environmental Justice Lab and other related projects. This position is
a good opportunity to develop hands-on experience in design, marketing, branding,
and communications. You will draft copy and design posts for Instagram
(@engineer_ej and @blackinenviron) and work with Professor Patterson to
execute an overall social media strategy. The time commitment would be 5-10
hours per week. Her research focuses on environmental justice, air pollution,
sustainable transportation, and transportation equity.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: High creativity and excellent organization skills, attention
to detail, and dependability are a MUST. Ability to follow instructions and work
independently. Demonstrated ability in creating engaging visuals for social media.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or animation and videos a plus. Good
communication skills to interact with faculty, staff, and students.
HOW TO APPLY: Please complete the brief online application at bit.ly/workatITS.
To apply you’ll need to upload a:
● Cover letter
● Resume
● Copy of transcripts (unofficial or URSA transcripts are acceptable)
● Social media samples (Be sure to include samples of copy and designed
graphics.)
If you have any questions, please contact Regan Patterson at reganfp@ucla.edu.
Position is open until filled so apply early.