Student Worker - Communications Coordinator - Greater Waco Legal Services

Location: Waco, TX, United States Department: Student - Undergraduate

Job Title: Student Worker - Communications Coordinator - Greater Waco Legal Services

Job Classification: Community Service, Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service

Hiring Manager: Kayla Mize

Contact: [email protected]

Work Schedule: Flexible working hours, with a minimum of 4 hours per week in the office. Office hours are 9am-5pm M-F

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing

Pay Rate: $12-15 depending on experience

Key Components

This position is reserved for Federal Work Study (FWS) students only. The Communications Coordinator will work with GWLS staff to create engaging digital, social media, and written content that promotes our mission and services. This role includes helping develop communication strategies, creating content for fundraising, and increasing our visibility across platforms. The coordinator will play a key role in supporting our mission to provide affordable, accessible legal services for all in our community.

In a student employee capacity, may assist in working with external community service partners.

Assist in developing and executing communication and social media strategies

Create and schedule engaging content for GWLS social media accounts ( e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Linkedln, TikTok, others)

Draft and edit newsletters, press releases, blog posts, and donor communications

Design marketing materials such as flyers, graphics, and event promotions

Help maintain and update the GWLS website

Capture photos and video at events or clinics for storytelling and outreach

Support donor and community engagement efforts through targeted messaging

Collaborate with staff to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all platforms

Must be federal work study eligible

Job Description

Work with local organization(s) or community partners

Provide excellent customer service as a representative of the University

May assist with planning, organizing, and implementing community services or programs

May assist with various projects, activities or tasks related to community projects

May contribute to developing and maintaining good relationships with internal and external partners

May serve as a source to provide information about resources and assistance related to community program(s) or service(s)

May serve to enhance outreach for the greater Waco community

Ensure confidentiality of all pertinent information

May prepare and present information in a group or workshop setting

Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission

Ability to comply with University policies

Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Qualifications

Strong writing and editing skills

Experience with social media platforms and basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe)

Interest in nonprofit work, social justice, or communications

Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work independently

Experience working in and among diverse communities and settings

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Greater Waco Legal Services

Work Address: 1700 Colcord Ave Waco, TX 76710