ENVS ​​Social Media Support (Student)

American University • Washington, DC

10d

About The Position

The Social Media Coordinator supports the Department of Arts & Sciences communications by managing its Instagram presence and producing a monthly e-newsletter. The role involves collaborating with faculty and students to source content that reflects departmental teaching, research, and community, and creating communications that align with university brand and accessibility guidelines.

The position is available only to enrolled American University students and is part-time, at 10 hours per week. The hourly salary range is $18.40.

Requirements

• Must be a current American University undergraduate in good academic standing.
• Strong written and visual communication skills, including confident, concise caption writing.
• Demonstrated experience with Instagram posting, Stories or Reels, tagging, alt text, and basic analytics.
• Proficiency with common design and scheduling tools, such as Canva or Adobe tools.
• Excellent organization and time management, with the ability to meet recurring monthly and weekly deadlines.
• Professionalism, attention to detail, and comfort coordinating with faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent Instagram posting cadence across feed posts, Stories, and Reels, aligned with departmental priorities and the university brand.
• Plan a monthly content calendar; draft captions; select and edit photos or short videos; schedule posts; and monitor comments and direct messages.
• Track basic Instagram analytics, including reach, engagement, and follower growth, and provide monthly summaries with recommendations.
• Coordinate with the faculty supervisor to gather photos, updates, event announcements, student and faculty spotlights, and research highlights.
• Obtain image permissions and credits, and support accessibility through alt text and clear typography.
• Compile and publish a monthly department newsletter using the provided template, featuring student research, faculty news, events, job and internship opportunities, and alumni highlights.
• Maintain a content tracker for submissions, deadlines, and approvals; proofread for accuracy and tone; and distribute the newsletter through the provided platform.
• Provide light coverage of on-campus events as needed, such as taking photos or writing a short recap.
• Ensure communications follow American University communications and accessibility guidelines.

What This Job Offers

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