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Position OverviewThe Student Public Relations Director oversees and manages communication efforts to increase awareness of Alternative Breaks (AB) mission, engage new participants, and maintain a strong public image for the organization. This position will serve as a key contact for internal and external people, create compelling media content, and ensure consistent and effective communication across platforms. The Student Public Relations Director will work closely with the Executive Director and the volunteer CORE Outreach Team, contributing to the overall success and growth of AB.

The Student Public Relations Director works to use a variety of strategies to spread the word about Alternative Breaks programs (flyers and brochures, ads, student organization and classroom visits, information sessions, tabling efforts, chalking, social media campaigns, etc.). The Student Public Relations Director is also responsible for drafting any press releases and alerting campus and local news agencies about AB volunteer opportunities and the work students do on their breaks. They are also responsible for maintaining and updating the Alternative Breaks social media presence and designing/ordering t-shirts.

The Student Public Relations Director reports to the two Alternative Breaks Co-Directors and is supported by their Staff Advisor(s). This position will work closely with the Fundraising Coordinator for upcoming events and fundraising activities. The Student Public Relations Director must be available to CORE during the upcoming summer and throughout their position, including during Alternative Breaks travel periods, and for turnover the following year.

Hiring, weekly hour maximum, and hourly rate of pay are contingent on KU Student Senate funding.Job DescriptionCampus Engagement & Promotion 30%

• Serve as a point of contact for AB executive CORE members, Advisors, AB partnerships, and current and potential partners across campus (CSL, Departmental Deans, Student Senate, etc.).
• Lead outreach and coordination of partnerships to increase the participants in AB, and the student bodys knowledge of the opportunities with AB.
• Arrange, support, and facilitate classroom visits, tabling events, and general engagement to promote Alternative Breaks to students on-campus.
• Coordinate with the Finance Director, Executive Director, and relevant volunteer CORE for promoting fundraising for Alternative Breaks.

Internal and External Media Development and Management- 30%

• Lead the creation of social media content, trip promotional materials, etc.
• Work closely with the Executive Director as well the volunteer Outreach team (Social Media Coordinator, Graphic Design Coordinator, and Outreach Committee of CORE) to ensure, accurate engaging, and timely promotional programming; lead social media engagement and other outreach channels.
• Maintain the website to ensure timely and current information on Alternative Break opportunities and experiences.
• Maintain brand consistency and ADA accessibility across digital media content.

Internal Collaboration, Development, and Management 30%

• Support incoming/outgoing Directors in facilitating volunteer CORE interviews, selection, new coordinator hiring, and turnover tasks.
• Maintain reasonable availability during academic breaks to manage Alternative Break experiences.
• Meet with volunteer CORE, Directors, and Advisor(s) as necessary; lead meetings for the Outreach Team.
• Meet at least monthly with the ABs Advisors and other Directors to discuss internal management and public relations programming.
• Meet at least bi-weekly with other Directors (Finance, Trip, Managing, and Executive) to discuss updates on public relations, internal management, and AB programming.
• Serve as the lead contact for the Outreach Team (volunteer), and an effective point of contact for potential community partners. Organize and lead bi-weekly meetings regularly with the volunteer Outreach Team in partnership with the Executive Director.

Process Documentation & Development 5%

• Develop and follow a standard annual timeline and process for updating the website, social media, and all things relevant to public relations to ensure a timely, engaging, and thorough image of KU Alternative Breaks.
• Document processes related to internal and external communication as related to Alternative Break partnerships to create a manual/guide for future AB leaders and to ensure communication is prompt and relevant to adequately promote AB experiences and opportunities.

Additional relevant tasks and projects as determined throughout the term 5% Required Qualifications

Evidenced commitment to community outreach and service as shown in application materials.
1. Ability to lead and work collaboratively with a team as shown in application materials.
2. Strong organization and time management skills as shown in application materials.
3. Strong self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving as shown in application materials.
4. Strong command and knowledge of social media programs as shown in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a CORE Member of KU Alternative Breaks or participant of an Alternative Break.
1. Prior experience facilitating promotional campaigns and/or social media management.
2. Prior experience organizing partnerships and collaborating with various organizations across campus.

Position RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently. Additional Candidate InstructionsYour application must consist of each of the following:

• Completion of the online application form
• Cover Letter
• Current Resume

KUs University Career Center has helpful resources for ensuring that your resume and cover letter are the best they can be:

• Cover Letter: career.ku.edu/cover-letters
• Resume: career.ku.edu/resumes

Interviews will take place July 7- July 11. Please include your general availability from 8am-8pm each day (7/7- 7/11) as part of your cover letter. Anticipated start date is July 28.

The application deadline is 7/2/2025 at midnight. Contact Information to ApplicantsKate Kemper or Steph Ruppen:
csl@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$11.00 per hourAnticipated Start DateMonday July 28, 2025Apply to Job