Communications Assistant
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, NC, United States
Posting Information
Department: NC Botanical Garden - 525000
Career Area: Public Relations/Communications/Marketing
Open Date: 04/23/2026
Application Deadline: 05/02/2026
Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title: Communications Assistant
Position Number: 20075705
Vacancy ID: S027187
Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week: 20
Work Schedule: Flexible
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $16.00
Proposed Start Date: 05/26/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or less
Position Summary
The Communications Assistant will support the North Carolina Botanical Garden, which includes public display gardens, community gardens, natural areas, educational programming, therapeutic horticulture, scientific research, and fundraising.
The Assistant will support the Garden's communications work by creating graphics, assisting with social media and website updates, creating flyers, signage, and other print and digital publications, writing articles and other content, and helping with photography, including events, garden scenes, and specific plants.
This position involves driving; a driving record check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Experience creating social media posts and assets.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
Photography skills.
Proficient with graphic design and journalism.
Special Instructions
H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Department: NC Botanical Garden - 525000
Career Area: Public Relations/Communications/Marketing
Open Date: 04/23/2026
Application Deadline: 05/02/2026
Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title: Communications Assistant
Position Number: 20075705
Vacancy ID: S027187
Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week: 20
Work Schedule: Flexible
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $16.00
Proposed Start Date: 05/26/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or less
Position Summary
The Communications Assistant will support the North Carolina Botanical Garden, which includes public display gardens, community gardens, natural areas, educational programming, therapeutic horticulture, scientific research, and fundraising.
The Assistant will support the Garden's communications work by creating graphics, assisting with social media and website updates, creating flyers, signage, and other print and digital publications, writing articles and other content, and helping with photography, including events, garden scenes, and specific plants.
This position involves driving; a driving record check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Experience creating social media posts and assets.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
Photography skills.
Proficient with graphic design and journalism.
Special Instructions
H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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