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Student Opportunity W26 - BioCAM4 Graphic Design & Communications Assistant

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Published on January 16, 2026

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Job Title: BioCAM4 Graphic Design & Communications Assistant

Application Deadline: Monday, January 26, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

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Hourly wage: $19 per hour

Hours per week: Up to 6 hours per week

Start date: February 2, 2026

End date: April 24, 2026


About the Project 

BioCAM4 is a multi-year, international research project focused on climate action, biodiversity, and environmental governance. The project places strong emphasis on training, team-based learning, and professional research practices in an institutional setting. 

This role is designed for an undergraduate student seeking structured research and communications training within a collaborative team environment. 

Role Overview 

The Graphic Design & Communications Assistant supports the communication, knowledge mobilization, and dissemination activities of the BioCAM4 project. The role combines creative production, research support, and team-based coordination. 

The successful candidate will work closely with the project leadership and team, and participate fully in the project’s structured training and governance practices. 

Key Responsibilities 

The Assistant will: 

  • Support theÌýcommunication and disseminationÌýof the BioCAM4ÌýprojectÌý
  • AssistÌýwith theÌýcoordination of project-relatedÌýeventsÌý
  • Contribute to theÌýdevelopment of video scriptsÌýfor social media, the project website, and other disseminationÌýplatformsÌý
  • DesignÌýillustrations, graphics, and visual elementsÌýfor infographics, social media posts, and other communication outputs (e.g., LinkedIn)Ìý
  • Support theÌýwriting and editingÌýof blogs, briefs, and other communicationÌýmaterialsÌý
  • Coordinate communication outputs andÌýpresent progress and deliverables to the teamÌý

Research & Knowledge Mobilization Activities 

The student will be engaged in: 

  • Gathering data from:Ìý
    • multilateral environmental agreementsÌý
    • international and domestic policy documentsÌý
    • research organizations and project partnersÌý
    • media sourcesÌý
  • Writing and editingÌývideo scriptsÌýthat translate research findings into accessibleÌýformats
  • LearningÌýknowledge mobilization practices, including:Ìý
    • summarizing research in plain languageÌý
    • adapting content for non-academic professional audiencesÌý
    • integrating graphical and visual elementsÌý
  • ResearchingÌýbest practices in research communicationÌýto inform the creation of engaging videos and social mediaÌýcontentÌý

Qualifications 

Required 

  • CurrentÌýundergraduate student at 91ÑÇÉ«Ìý(students from diverse programs encouraged)Ìý
  • ExcellentÌýwritten, oral, and presentation skillsÌý
  • DemonstratedÌýorganizational and time-managementÌýskillsÌý
  • Ability to workÌýreliably within a structured teamÌýenvironmentÌý
  • Demonstrated willingness to:Ìý
  • follow shared systems andÌýprocessesÌý
  • meet regularÌýdeadlinesÌý
  • communicate clearly andÌýprofessionallyÌý

Assets 

  • Skills inÌýgraphic design, video editing, or animationÌý
  • Experience with:Ìý
    • Office 365 applicationsÌý
    • spreadsheets, shared documents, and structured filing systemsÌý
    • WordPress and/or social media platformsÌý
  • Interest inÌýenvironmental governance, planetary health, global health, or global governanceÌý
  • Familiarity with research methods (qualitative, quantitative, or integrative)Ìý
  • Experience working in team-based research or projectÌýenvironmentsÌý
  • Strong analytical skills for organizing and categorizing complexÌýinformationÌý

Expectations (Essential) 

This role requires the ability to meet project expectations

  • Attend weekly standing meetings in personÌýat theÌýDahdalehÌýInstituteÌý
  • Participate inÌýonboarding and trainingÌýsessionsÌý
  • Use and support the project’sÌýtask allocation, progress tracking, and deliveryÌýsystemsÌý
  • Complete assigned tasksÌýon time and to standardÌý
  • Report weekly hoursÌýaccuratelyÌý
  • Engage professionally and constructively with team members andÌýsupervisorsÌý

Application Materials 

Please submit: 

  • Cover letterÌý
  • ResumeÌý
  • Names and contact information forÌýtwo referencesÌýwho can speak to your academic and/or professionalÌýexperienceÌý

If you have any questions, please email Idil Boran.

Themes

Planetary Health

Status

Concluded

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