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Job Title Undergraduate Research Assistant Requisition Number DU12975 Department Name 81700:Retailing & Tourism Management Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $15 hr. Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education University of Kentucky Full Time UG Students majoring in Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles. Required Related Experience Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, etc.), Strong Communication skills, both Written and Verbal. Interest in Fashion sustainability (experience is a bonus, but curiosity is the key!). Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods of time & lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs. Shift 10 hrs. per week – Flexible hours Job Summary Are you passionate about fashion, sustainability, and social media? Join our research team, as an Undergraduate Research Assistant! This role offers an exciting opportunity to explore the world of sustainable fashion, while gaining hands-on research experience with how social media shapes sustainable fashion marketing. It’s perfect for anyone who loves staying on top of social media trends and wants to make a positive impact in the fashion industry. Explore and learn about fashion sustainability and sustainable cotton in creative ways. Discover and save engaging posts, images, and customer reviews from platforms like instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Pinterest. Collaborate with the team to analyze and spot emergin fashion sustainabiltiy trends on social media and share exciting insights. Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, etc.), Strong Communication skills, both Written and Verbal. Interest in Fashion sustainability (experience is a bonus, but curiosity is the key!). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Passionate about fashion, sustainability, and social media, familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, etc.), Strong Communication skills, both Written and Verbal. Interest in Fashion sustainability (experience is a bonus, but curiosity is the key!). Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience University of Kentucky Full-time UG Students, majoring in Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles.Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, etc.), Strong Communication skills, both Written and Verbal. Interest in Fashion sustainability (experience is a bonus, but curiosity is the key!). Ability to work independently and in a collaborative setting.

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