University of Kentucky
STEPS Communications Support Staff
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Temporary
💰 $20 per Hour
💻 Communications
🗓️ October 6th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Develop and edit content across multiple platforms: print, web, video, and social media.
- Ensure accuracy, structure, and audience appropriateness of all written materials.
- Support peer review process for educational publications and curriculum materials.
- Collaborate with graphic designers, IT professionals, and subject matter experts.
- Maintain consistency in tone, style, and branding across all publications.
- Proficiency required in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills are essential.
- No supervisory responsibilities associated with this role.
- Temporary full-time position offering $20.00 per hour.
- Work shift is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, averaging 30 hours per week.
STEPS Communications Support Staff Full Description
Requisition Number | TE09084
Department Name | 81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Salary Range | $20.00 per hour
Type of Position | Temporary
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education |
Required Related Experience |
Required License/Registration/Certification |
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting, pushing, pulling of objects.
Shift | Work Shift
M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM
Expected # of Hours Per Week
30
Job Summary | The STEPS Communications Support Staff will play a key role in developing, refining, and producing high-quality written content for the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension. This position involves conceptualizing, writing, editing, and proofreading materials across multiple platforms, including print publications, websites, video scripts, and social media campaigns.
This role will ensure that all content is clear, engaging, and appropriate for the target audience’s reading level.
The STEPS Communications Support Staff will complete tasks such as: Develop and edit content for a variety of communication channels, including print, web, video, and social media. Ensure all written materials are accurate, well-structured, and tailored to the appropriate audience. Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex information into accessible and engaging content. Support the FCS Extension peer review process for educational publications and curriculum materials as needed. Work closely with the FCS Communications team, including graphic designers and IT professionals, to produce educational materials. Maintain consistency in tone, style, and branding across all FCS Extension publications.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment. Familiarity with educational or Extension content is preferred. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software Word, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 10/17/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
- * What tools have you previously used to develop content?
(Open Ended Question) - * What type of experience do you have directly relating to the development of content as described in the posting?
(Open Ended Question) - What is your knowledge and experience implementing strategies for content development across platforms (web, social media, etc.)?
(Open Ended Question)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- © University of Kentucky
- Lexington, Kentucky 40506
- An Equal Opportunity University
- Accreditation
- Directory
- Privacy Policy
Similar Jobs
Director, Public Relations/Communications
University of Utah
🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
North Carolina State University
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Raleigh, NC
Agriculture Communications Specialist Sr
University of Kentucky
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Lexington, KY
Associate Director of Communications and Content
Yeshiva University
🇺🇸 New York, NY
Communications Assistant
Hofstra University
🇺🇸 Hempstead, NY
