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1. Short description of department/unit

The College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD) Dean’s Office provides strategic leadership, coordination, and support for the college’s academic programs, faculty, students, and external partnerships. AAD is a dynamic and interdisciplinary community encompassing architecture, design, performing arts, and visual arts—bringing together creative practice, research, and innovation to address real-world challenges. The Dean’s Office serves as a central hub for college-wide initiatives, including experiential learning, corporate and community partnerships, advancement, and institutional reporting.

2. Detailed Job Description

Position Description

The Communication and Engagement Intern works collaboratively with Christine Mattsson-Coon, Executive Assistant to the Dean and Kathryn Johnson, Experiential Learning Coordinator in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD) Dean’s Office to develop engaging communications and resources for students, faculty, and external partners.

Position overview:

  • This paid internship ($15.00/hour) is for the spring 2027 semester, beginning January 2027.
  • The intern will work up to 8–10 hours per week (flexible) during the spring semester between the hours of 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday. (Intern and supervisor will determine a weekly schedule at the beginning of each semester).
  • The intern will meet regularly (bi-weekly or as needed) with the supervisor.
  • Training will be provided as needed.
  • Work location: In-person in Cowgill 202 (Dean’s Office Suite).
  • Dress code is casual.

Job Description

(Work described will be done in collaboration with supervisors.)

Communication & Content Development

  • Create and update brochures, flyers, posters, digital resources, presentations, social media content, invitations, and other materials
  • Adapt messaging, tone, format, and visual presentation for different audiences and communication channels
  • Assist AAD Advancement and Alumni with mailings to constituents
  • Collaborate with the AAD Communications and Marketing team to ensure materials align with AAD and Virginia Tech branding, communication standards, accessibility expectations, and applicable policies

Student Communication & Engagement

  • Develop communications promoting experiential learning, internships, jobs, career readiness, and professional development opportunities
  • Assist in producing the monthly AAD Experiential Learning and Professional Development Newsletter
  • Create digital and social media content
  • Assist in maintaining the AAD Internship and Job Databases in Notion

Faculty & External Partner Resources

  • Develop faculty-facing resources related to experiential learning
  • Develop materials introducing employers and other external partners to opportunities for engaging AAD students through internships
  • Help communicate internship processes, expectations, and partnership opportunities through clear, inviting, audience-centered materials

Digital Media & Communication Strategy

  • Assist in developing and maintaining a content calendar for experiential learning and professional development communications
  • Create Excel Sheets as needed and use data/feedback to help identify ways to track and improve processes and communications
  • Help maintain consistency in messaging, design, and presentation across experiential learning and engagement materials

Required Qualifications

Strong written communication skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects, responsibilities, and deadlines

Ability to work collaboratively, receive feedback, and revise work accordingly

Interest in visual communication, digital media, social media, graphic design, marketing, or audience engagement

Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, processes, and institutional communication standards

Preferred Qualifications

Experience creating visual or digital communications such as graphics, flyers, presentations, newsletters, social media content, or similar materials

Experience with or interest in graphic design and content-creation platforms

Experience developing content for social media or other digital communication channels

Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Microsoft 365, or similar design and communication platforms

Interest in experiential learning, career development, higher education, communications, marketing, outreach, or engagement

3. Who will they be working with?

The AAD Dean’s Office is collaborative, mission-driven, and supportive. We are a team of 15–17 members who value community, a sense of humor, and homemade baked treats, which are frequently shared in our office!

4. Supervisor Spotlight

Christine Mattsson-Coon is the Executive Assistant to the Dean and has been in that role for 16 years. She is a wonderful mentor and enjoys getting to know her students and see them succeed.