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Communication Assistant OPS

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Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:60370000 - AG-CENTER-AQUA - INVAS PLNTS

Classification Title:	OPS - Sponsored Project Non-Clerical
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Work 10-20 hours a week.
Job Description:	Filming and editing videos on invasive plant research – filming locations in the field and on site at UF/IFAS CAIP Designing and/or using premade templates in Adobe Software to create a variety of print materials – mainly one-pagers with potential for other projects as well Interviewing scientists for writing and editing blogs to be on the CAIP Blogs site Assisting in social media management and post curation Photographing invasive and aquatic plants Working with the communications team to develop interesting and innovative methods of communicating invasive plant research Other communication duties as assigned
Expected Salary:	15.00/hr.
Required Qualifications:	The overall responsibilities will be recording and editing videos, designing print layouts, social media post curation, and blog writing. Applicants are expected to have some experience in the Adobe Suite, including InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop. The applicant should also have an interest in science communication and drive to learn.
Preferred:	The overall responsibilities will be recording and editing videos, designing print layouts, social media post curation, and blog writing. Applicants are expected to have some experience in the Adobe Suite, including InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop. The applicant should also have an interest in science communication and drive to learn.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Application and resume must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This job is located out Millhopper Road so transportation is required.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Advertised: 22 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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Position	Department	Location	Closes
Communication Assistant OPS	60370000 - AG-CENTER-AQUA - INVAS PLNTS	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)	6 Feb 2026
The UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants is a research, teaching, and Extension unit located just north of the main Gainesville campus off Millhopper Rd. The mission of UF/IFAS CAIP is to develop and disseminate strategies for addressing the impact of invasive plants. We have a team of scientists and staff that specialize in various invasive plant ecology and management practices who are working on research projects around the state of Florida. The goal of the CAIP communications team is to distribute invasive plant research being done at the Center through engaging, innovative, and easily digestible ways. We produce a variety of communication materials such as one-pagers, rack cards, shortform videos, social media, posters, our Plant Directory, and more. The UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) is seeking a part-time communications assistant. The role will be 10-20 hours a week at $15/hour. The overall responsibilities will be recording and editing videos, designing print layouts, social media post curation, and blog writing. Applicants are expected to have some experience in the Adobe Suite, including InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop. The applicant should also have an interest in science communication and drive to learn.