Federal Work-Study (FWS) Internship Program: Global Communications Internship (Student Wage)

The Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs is seeking a highly motivated, organized student to serve as a global communications intern for the 2026-2027 academic year, beginning in the fall 2026 semester! The intern will report directly to Global Communications Officer Emily Mellen and assist with a variety of tasks related to UVA Global.

In addition to the job responsibilities outlined below, this position will participate in a structured internship experience through the Internship Placement Program (IPP). If selected, interns must enroll in either UNST 3910 (1 cr.) or UNST 3920 (1 cr.). The courses are offered 9+ times during the fall, offering plenty of options to choose from. Through this robust internship experience, students will receive dedicated career support from their supervisor and gain key skills and competencies that align with future job interests. The FWS Internship will look great on your resume and provide the student with impactful stories to share in interviews. TFWS Internships are best suited for students in their 2nd – 4th years.

Interested students should apply with a CV or resume and a brief statement of interest (a short paragraph).

Responsibilities

Social Media

• Collaborate with the Global Communications Officer to plan and maintain a social media strategy and calendar.
• Create engaging global content for Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Partner with other UVA social media accounts to cross-promote global content.
• Track and analyze social media engagement to improve post reach and campaign effectiveness.
• Global Scholars Database
  • Maintain and update a spreadsheet of UVA faculty engaged in global research, ensuring information remains accurate and adding new faculty as needed.

Global Week

• Global Week tabling: represent the Global Week Committee at the Global Week tent to educate the UVA and Charlottesville communities on the week’s events, programming, and initiatives.
• Create social media content to promote Global Week events and opportunities.
• Design print promotional materials for Global Week, including posters, flyers, and postcards
• Update the online schedule of Global Week events.
• Global Events
  • Track and add upcoming global events on Grounds to a public calendar.
  • Assist in planning and promoting events supported by Global Affairs.

Additional Support

• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.
• Support the setup and breakdown of events, as physically able and appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining spreadsheets and project database for the Center for Global Inquiry + Innovation.
• Collaborate with Global Administrative Assistant intern on administrative projects for Global Affairs, such as maintaining and organizing the office space.

The intern will also have the opportunity to gain experience in other areas of communications, such as generating written, audio, and video content for the Global newsletter and website. These opportunities will vary depending on the skills and interests of the intern.

Qualifications

• Federal work study eligibility
• Enthusiasm for global experiences and intercultural learning
• Self-motivated and organized, with strong time-management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Experience in generating social media content (preferred but not required)
• Skills in graphic design and event promotion and planning (preferred but not required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (preferred but not required)
• Experience with audio and video production is a plus
• Experience generating written content for public audiences is a plus

Pay Rate: $18 per hour for approximately 10 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours during peak periods such as Global Week.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current UVA student. Must be eligible for work-study.
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.