ENVS Social Media Support (Student)
American University
About the Role
- This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
- Part-time, 10 hours per week.
- Salary: $18.40 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Instagram Management:
- Maintain a consistent posting cadence (feed, Stories, Reels) aligned with departmental priorities and university brand.
- Plan a monthly content calendar, draft captions, select/edit photos or short video, schedule posts, and monitor comments and DMs.
- Track basic analytics (reach, engagement, follower growth) and provide monthly summaries with recommendations.
- Content Sourcing & Coordination:
- Collect photos, updates, event announcements, student/faculty spotlights, and research highlights.
- Obtain permissions/credits for images and ensure accessibility (alt text, clear typography).
- Monthly Newsletter:
- Compile and publish a department newsletter featuring student research, faculty news, events, job/internship opportunities, and alumni highlights.
- Maintain a content tracker, proofread for accuracy and tone, and distribute via the provided platform.
- Event & Brand Support:
- Provide light coverage of on-campus events as needed.
- Ensure all outputs follow AU communications and accessibility guidelines.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong written and visual communication skills; confident, concise caption writing.
- Demonstrated experience with Instagram (posting, Stories/Reels, tagging, alt text) and basic analytics.
- Proficiency with common design and scheduling tools (e.g., Canva/Adobe).
- Excellent organization and time management; able to hit recurring monthly and weekly deadlines.
- Professionalism, attention to detail, and comfort coordinating with faculty, staff, and students.
Qualifications
- Current American University undergraduate in good academic standing.
- To apply, please submit: Resume, 2–3 sample posts or short-form pieces you’ve created or links to relevant work, a brief statement (≤200 words) describing your vision for our department’s social media presence and 2–3 accounts you find inspiring (tell us why). Please also state if you are Federal Work Study or not.