Work-Study Student – Communications Assistant (SVGIP & DHM)

What You’ll Do

• Draft and edit newsletters, articles, and team updates
• Help create profiles and short stories highlighting research, faculty, staff, and community partners
• Update website content and assist with organizing public-facing materials
• Support communication and content projects across multiple study teams
• Help organize communication assets, templates, and shared files
• Assist with social media or outreach content when needed
• Collaborate with the research team on storytelling and communications projects

What We’re Looking For

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Interest in storytelling, communications, healthcare, research, or public health
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
• Comfortable learning new tools and platforms
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams) preferred
• Interest in website content, newsletters, or media is a plus
• Bicultural and/or bilingual Spanish skills preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team

What You’ll Gain

• Experience creating content within a leading academic research environment
• Opportunity to build a writing and communications portfolio
• Exposure to public health, healthcare delivery, and community-partnered research
• Mentorship from a multidisciplinary research team
• Hands-on experience translating research into accessible, public-facing communication

About HOPE Lab

The UCSF HOPE Lab conducts research focused on improving healthcare and addressing public health challenges faced by historically marginalized communities. Our work focuses on developing and evaluating innovative approaches to improve health, healthcare delivery, and quality of life.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a short statement of interest. Writing samples or portfolios are encouraged but not required.