Student Opportunity W26 - BioCAM4 Graphic Design & Communications Assistant

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Published on January 16, 2026

Job Title: BioCAM4 Graphic Design & Communications Assistant

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

Submit your application here: https://airtable.com/app056pBy3C9IrZE1/shrFljrJgflM7FGyl.

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 the communication and dissemination of the BioCAM4 project 
• Assist with the coordination of project-related events 
• Contribute to the development of video scripts for social media, the project website, and other dissemination platforms 
• Design illustrations, graphics, and visual elements for infographics, social media posts, and other communication outputs (e.g., LinkedIn) 
• Support the writing and editing of blogs, briefs, and other communication materials 
• Coordinate communication outputs and present progress and deliverables to the team 

Research & Knowledge Mobilization Activities 

The student will be engaged in: 

• Gathering data from: 
  • multilateral environmental agreements 
  • international and domestic policy documents 
  • research organizations and project partners 
  • media sources 

• Writing and editing video scripts that translate research findings into accessible formats
• Learning knowledge mobilization practices, including: 
  • summarizing research in plain language 
  • adapting content for non-academic professional audiences 
  • integrating graphical and visual elements 
• Researching best practices in research communication to inform the creation of engaging videos and social media content 

Qualifications 

Required 

• Current undergraduate student at York University (students from diverse programs encouraged) 
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills 
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills 
• Ability to work reliably within a structured team environment 
• Demonstrated willingness to: 
• follow shared systems and processes 
• meet regular deadlines 
• communicate clearly and professionally 

Assets 

• Skills in graphic design, video editing, or animation 
• Experience with: 
  • Office 365 applications 
  • spreadsheets, shared documents, and structured filing systems 
  • WordPress and/or social media platforms 

• Interest in environmental governance, planetary health, global health, or global governance 
• Familiarity with research methods (qualitative, quantitative, or integrative) 
• Experience working in team-based research or project environments 
• Strong analytical skills for organizing and categorizing complex information 

Expectations (Essential) 

This role requires the ability to meet project expectations: 

• Attend weekly standing meetings in person at the Dahdaleh Institute 
• Participate in onboarding and training sessions 
• Use and support the project’s task allocation, progress tracking, and delivery systems 
• Complete assigned tasks on time and to standard 
• Report weekly hours accurately 
• Engage professionally and constructively with team members and supervisors 

Application Materials 

Please submit: 

• Cover letter 
• Resume 
• Names and contact information for two references who can speak to your academic and/or professional experience 

If you have any questions, please email Idil Boran.

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