The Social Media Coordinator position works on the Communications Team. As the Social Media Coordinator, you will be responsible for the PLC Instagram and the PLC Now weekly electronic newsletter for PLC students. Instagram is our main contact point for current students and it will be your responsibility to create content for and post on IG daily, as well as post stories updating PLCers on current events and reminders. Some examples of posts might be senior and First-Year spotlights, event reminders, campus events, deadlines, and cool things that PLCers are doing. You will also use this platform to advertise for PLC, especially around application season. Note: You must be a master of collaboration - you will collaborate with all other teams on student staff and it can be hard to navigate. Your organizational skills must be on point. Social Media is also responsible for the content and creation of a weekly PLC Now that is sent out to all current students. As the writer of the PLC Now, you are responsible for including events and opportunities submitted by staff, students, or community members. Lastly, most of the past social media coordinators have chosen to take on special projects such as graphic design, video production, and merchandise initiatives. While this is not required, it is a creative and special part of the job that allows you to explore different elements of social media that interest you. Pay rate = $3,000/academic year
The ideal candidate(s) will have:
- Experience with developing social media campaigns
- Can demonstrate an understanding of how to seamlessly integrate various social media platforms
- Graphic design experience in Canva (preferred but not required)
- Good writing skills - grammar, spelling, flow, etc.
- Initiative and creativity - creating new media forms, products, campaigns without being tasked
- Responsibility and tact - knowing what to post and what not to post
Specific responsibilities include:
- PLC Now content editor - building weekly newsletter for distribution
- PLC Instagram content creator and publisher - daily posting of PLC events, student spotlights, cultural awareness, mental health tips and resources, etc.
- Communicating with all Class Coordinators and other PLC staff to post relevant and important events, reminders, etc. to drive attendance and community bonding.
- Creating publishable content for PLC students, alumni, staff/faculty
- Graphic design skills a plus but not required - image editing and creation
- Other duties as assigned, including student staff support
- Contribute to the Social Media training and transition
What you’ll learn in the position:
- Time management skills
- Social media planning and implementation
- Communication skills
- Writing, editing skills
- Proprietary software publishing skills