Florida High Tech Corridor Marketing/communications Student Assistant

Job Title

The Florida High Tech Corridor is an exciting, future-facing organization providing services to technologists across all organizations – from academia to government entities to business. We promote economic and workforce development across a 23-county region within Florida. Initiatives you will have a direct impact on include the Matching Grants Research Program - anchored at the University of Central Florida or the University of South Florida and providing funding for industry to collaborate with university researchers and students; Cenfluence – connecting local high tech small and medium businesses to international counterparts for trade opportunities; and a variety of Kindergarten to collegiate STEM workforce initiatives.

Students will participate in a unique experience at the nexus of applied research, high technology, and community partnership. Our students will gain valuable networking opportunities and skills in marketing, communications, public relations, outreach and technology. Under the direction of the Florida High Tech Corridor, this student position provides support for the central Corridor executive team. Activities will include composing marketing collateral, website development, strategic outreach and research, and logistics support.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:• Support website development and maintenance, updating webpages as needed, enhancing optimization, and troubleshooting server problems, hosting issues, or other errors as they might occur utilizing WordPress• Support the development and composition of social media posts and newsletters, crafting post materials, sourcing photos and stories, researching related events, researching leads for program testimonials, and interacting with viewers on social media accounts, utilizing systems such as LinkedIn and Mailchimp.• Create graphic design templates and marketing collateral, including social media headers/photos, event collateral, program flyers, and marketing ads, utilizing systems such as Canva, Adobe, and Notion • Maintain and enhance systems used for the documentation and reporting of activities and services performed for client companies and associated programs in the various systems utilized including, but not limited to: shared internal Word, PowerPoint and Excel files, Airtable, Trello, Constant Contact and others as necessary• Complete strategic research projects to generate leads for various programs and initiatives, learning about and identifying technologies, faculty expertise, and industry partners, and evaluate them for possible connections guided by full-time staff• Support full-time staff on broad organizational activities such as logistics leading up to and during program events, marketing & recruitment of participants and other necessary items• Additional operational activities under the direction of full-time staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:• Must be a current USF student• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0 or higher

Preferred Qualifications:• Preference for undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Communications, Digital Communication and Multimedia Journalism, Digital Journalism and Design, Public Relations and Advertising, Mass Communications, Advertising, Marketing, or other related fields • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0 or higher• Proficient in utilizing design systems such as Canva and Adobe• Proficient in utilizing website development software such as Word Press• Graduating between December 2026 – December 2028Special Skills• Ability to learn and become proficient in utilizing design systems such as Canva and Adobe• Ability to learn and become proficient in utilizing website development software such as Word Press• Ability to Multitask and meet project deadlines• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Standard Learning Objectives:As a result of this position, student will be able to:• Demonstrate basic employability skills such as: timeliness to work, appropriate dress, interpersonal communication, and time management• Receive and solicit feedback from supervisor and effectively apply feedback on the job• Assess workplace and demonstrate how personal talents, skills, and knowledge fit into the employer's goals, mission, and vision• Communicate transferable and functional skills to prospective employers• Implement marketing and communications strategies in a higher education setting.

Additional Information for Applicants:

Salary: $14-$17 per hour

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.