Student Worker - Campus Ministry Social Media Coordinator (Work-Study)

Mount Saint Mary's University•Emmitsburg, MD

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Campus Ministry is seeking a creative, mission-driven student to serve as our Social Media Coordinator. This position plays an important role in communicating the life and mission of Campus Ministry by creating engaging content that invites students into deeper community and faith. Our mission is to provide opportunities for students to encounter Jesus Christ and lead lives inspired by Him. While we will never discriminate based on personal religious affiliation of candidates, the Social Media Coordinator will ensure that our office’s mission is authentically shown through the content produced. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, dependable, and passionate about using digital media.

Requirements

Current undergraduate student in good academic standing.
Understanding of Instagram, including Stories, Reels, and current platform trends.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Creativity and an eye for photography, videography, and visual storytelling.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with professional staff.
Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to represent Campus Ministry positively both in person and online.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva, or similar graphic design platforms preferred.
Previous experience managing a social media account for a student organization, ministry, department, or business.
Basic photography, videography, and video editing skills.
Interest in communications, marketing, media, or graphic design.

Responsibilities

Create, schedule, and publish engaging content for the Campus Ministry Instagram account, including posts, stories, reels, and highlights.
Attend Campus Ministry events, retreats, liturgies, and other activities to capture high-quality photos and videos for social media.
Develop creative content that reflects the mission of Campus Ministry and highlights opportunities for students to get involved.
Collaborate with Campus Ministry staff to develop a content calendar that promotes upcoming events, celebrates student involvement, and communicates the spiritual life of the campus community.
Write compelling captions that are welcoming, authentic, and consistent with the voice and mission of Campus Ministry.
Monitor engagement and respond to comments and direct messages as appropriate.
Track social media analytics and recommend strategies to increase engagement and reach.
Stay current on social media trends and identify creative ways to foster student engagement through digital media.
Ensure all content aligns with the university's branding and communication standards.
Assist with other communications and marketing projects as assigned.
In addition to the social media content creation, hours outside of events will be spent in the Center for Campus Ministry office and basic office tasks/work will be required (occasional answering phone, greeting visitors, managing office supplies and equipment, upkeep of office cleanliness, etc. )