Social Media and Outreach Assistant

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Media and Outreach Assistant implements the WRC marketing and social media plan, maintains the department website, and manages and builds the organization’s social media presence to increase community engagement and participation in WRC programs. The position is based at the Main campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and does not permit remote work.

The assistant cultivates and manages online communities, collaborates with the WRC team to develop and carry out social media plans, and ensures online content and messaging align with organizational goals. The role also involves creating or gathering video and art content, updating the department website, and performing other assigned duties. The position requires 15–28 hours of availability in the office Monday through Friday during working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Must have 15–28 hours of availability in the office Monday through Friday during working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Remote work is not permitted.
• Skill in using computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Strong creative and editorial writing skills.
• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to create timely and newsworthy stories.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse university and health care community.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to provide technical coordination and management of development and/or implementation projects in area of expertise.
• Social media program planning and implementation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in social media, graphic design, and/or marketing.
• Ability to design fliers and marketing materials with a quick turnaround time.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of groups.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate new online communities and manage existing communities using Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media as appropriate.
• Collaborate on and implement the Social Media Plan.
• Work with the WRC team to ensure online content and messaging are relevant to organizational goals.
• Aggregate and/or create video and art content.
• Update the department website.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed