Student Public Relations Director, Alternative Breaks
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
40%- Internal and External Media Development and Management
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
10 hours per week
Contact Information to Applicants
Kate Kemper or Steph Ruppen:
Position Overview
The 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Your application must consist of each of the following:
- 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.
- 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 bi-weekly with other Directors (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.
- 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 Executive Director finance team and relevant volunteer CORE for promoting fundraising for Alternative Breaks.
- 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 and update 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.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
10 hours per week
Contact Information to Applicants
Kate Kemper or Steph Ruppen:
- Evidenced commitment to community outreach and service as shown in application materials.
- Ability to lead and work collaboratively with a team as shown in application materials.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Strong self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong command and knowledge of social media programs.
- Previous experience as a CORE Member of KU Alternative Breaks or participant of an Alternative Break.
- Prior experience facilitating promotional campaigns and/or social media management.
- Prior experience organizing partnerships and collaborating with various organizations across campus.
Position Overview
The 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Your application must consist of each of the following:
- Completion of the online application form.
- Current Resume (KUs University Career Center has helpful resources for ensuring that your resume is the best it can be)
- Resume: selected applicant for this position will be expected to attend a leadership/turnover meeting mid-April. More details will be provided if selected for an interview.
Please share your portfolio or several examples of previous work. If selected for an interview the hiring committee will ask you to talk through your process for designing items and soliciting feedback.
To ensure consideration apply by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time 2/24/2026.
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.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Special Events
- Blog Posts
- Account Executives
- Fact Sheets
- Press Releases
- Account Management
- Client Relationships
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Client Meetings
- ROI
- Client Contact
- Client Service
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
