Student Hourly- Chemistry in Lawrence Outreach

Content creation and design responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

50%- Design graphics to illustrate chemistry that is ongoing in our local environment

40%- Researching content for communication through infographics

10%- Creating posters for dissemination of content

Disclaimer

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Work Schedule

Flexible schedule, 5 hours per week

Contact Information to Applicants

Jon Tunge

Department of Chemistry, KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Experience with the Canva or equivalent graphic design tool as indicated by application materials.

Excellent written communication and organizational skills as evidenced by the application materials.

Completion of, or current enrollment in, general chemistry.

Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite as indicated on application materials.

Strong understanding of, and affinity for, communication of science through graphics as indicated on application materials.

Position Overview

The Department of Chemistry is looking for an exceptional individual to help develop, enhance, and implement a variety of outreach initiatives to local schools. This position is supported by the National Science Foundation and will primarily be focused on writing content and designing materials to be used in print and digital media. This will be a fantastic opportunity for a student looking for hands-on experience in applying graphic design to chemical communication.

Work Location (Building & Room): 1110 Gray Little Hall

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application will include a resume, cover letter, and design sample. Apply online and submit all three documents. Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review will begin on April 22nd, 2025.

Position Requirements

During 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 the 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.