Student Assistant - Digital Communications - Hybrid (SAC, SF, LA, SD)

Conditions of Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf

Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, English, Public Administration, Political Science, or any related field.

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 15 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
• Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications.
• Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to develop clear, concise, accurate, and engaging written content for a variety of audiences and communication channels.
• Digital and Social Media Proficiency: Familiarity with major social media platforms and an understanding of how content, tone, length, and presentation may vary across digital channels and audiences.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to review content for grammar, accuracy, consistency, accessibility, formatting, and alignment with established messaging and brand standards.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple assignments, track deadlines, maintain content and editorial calendars, and prioritize work effectively.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or comparable programs to draft documents, organize information, and prepare communications materials.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with colleagues, receive and incorporate feedback, communicate progress, and contribute to shared projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting or developing content for social media, websites, newsletters, internal communications, blogs, student organizations, or other digital platforms.
• Familiarity with social media management, scheduling, content management, or digital communications tools.
• Experience developing basic graphics or visual content using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar design tools.
• Experience creating or supporting short-form video, graphics, captions, scripts, presentations, or other multimedia content.
• Knowledge of accessibility practices, plain-language principles, or inclusive communications.
• Interest in consumer protection, financial education, communications, public policy, government, or public service.
• Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, draft, edit, and format social media content that supports DFPI’s public education, consumer protection, outreach, and awareness efforts.
• Adapt content for different platforms, audiences, and communication needs.
• Assist with developing, editing, or coordinating graphics, short-form videos, presentation materials, photographs, captions, scripts, and other visual or multimedia content.
• Identify relevant social media trends, public conversations, observances, news developments, and emerging communications practices that may help DFPI effectively reach and engage its audiences.
• Review draft communications for spelling, grammar, readability, accuracy, accessibility, formatting, link functionality, and consistency with DFPI messaging and style standards.
• Assist with internal communications, including employee announcements, newsletters, intranet or internal web content, presentations, event communications, and other materials designed to inform and engage DFPI employees.
• Provide support for website content, newsletters, public education materials, outreach campaigns, events, presentations, and other Office of Public Affairs communications projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a hybrid environment.

Work may be performed remotely and/or in-person at one of the DFPI's offices in Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego or San Francisco.

The Student Assistant must be based in or near one of our DFPI office locations: Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, or San Diego. While this position offers flexibility to work remotely, occasional in-office attendance may be required based on business needs. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to one of these offices.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

Apply By: October 9, 2026

We will begin reviewing applications prior to October 9, 2026 deadline and may move forward with interviews and selection at any time during the posting period.