STUDENT-FWS-Foodnet Meals on Wheels

Ithaca College•Town of Ithaca, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Foodnet Meals on Wheels is the only organization in Tompkins County that serves older adults age 60+ through home-delivered meals, nutrition services, and friendly safety checks every day! This role is for a student-FWS position. The team is dedicated to the food security and nutritional health of our most vulnerable population. The Social Media Coordinator will work with Foodnet’s Community Engagement & Philanthropy Manager to plan and implement the organization’s social media communications plan on various platforms. This role involves taking photos and videos, editing them into engaging content, tailoring messaging to different audiences, targeting younger audiences, collecting and analyzing data, and managing engagement activity on social media platforms. The position also involves working with a fun, energetic group of individuals committed to assisting senior neighbors live independently and assisting in Mac and Cheese Bowl planning and event promotion (May 2027). Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Requirements

Belief that people deserve to age with dignity and food security.
Interest in using your social media skills to benefit older adults, individuals with chronic illness, or individuals living with development challenges.
Ability to shoot and edit photos and videos with your own smartphone and computer.
Experience in social media platforms (posting, scheduling).
Ability to travel to Foodnet Meals on Wheels weekly.
Ability to work remotely using personal smartphone and computer, working both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Good planning, organization, time management, and attention to details.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills with a proficiency using – or a willingness to learn – a variety of software platforms (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Drive, graphic design software like Canva, video editing software like Microsoft Clipchamp).
A good sense of humor and ability to see good in others.

Nice To Haves

An interest in social services, food security, senior health, and making our community a better place.
Ability and experience analyzing and reporting on data from social media analytics is a plus.
Administrative office experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with Foodnet’s Community Engagement & Philanthropy Manager to plan and implement the organization’s social media communications plan on Facebook (@FoodnetMealsOnWheels), Instagram (@foodnetmow), LinkedIn (@foodnet-meals-on-wheels), TikTok, YouTube, Nextdoor, Reddit, and other platforms.
Take photos and videos of Foodnet Meals on Wheels’ activities and edit them into engaging social media content.
Tailor social media messaging to different audiences to help increase the number of clients we serve and increase our philanthropic efforts.
Help target younger audiences on social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Collect, analyze, and report data from social media activity to inform organizational communications strategy and planning.
Manage and curate engagement activity on social media platforms using discretion and clarity for monitoring public comments to social media posts.
Work with a fun, energetic group of individuals who are committed to assisting our senior neighbors live independently.
Assist in Mac and Cheese Bowl planning and event promotion (May 2027).