Student Worker - Communications Coordinator - Greater Waco Legal Services

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: kayla@greaterwacolegalservices.org

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