Auxiliary Services - Student Employment is hiring: Social Media Intern/Student A

Auxiliary Services is seeking an engaged sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student to support marketing and communication to students and families. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, creativity and ability to think outside the box.

Job title

Social Media Intern/Student Assistant (Spring 2025)

Employer

Auxiliary Services - Dining

Position type

Internship/Student Assistantship

Hours

10-15 hours per week

Duration

13-15 weeks

Site Supervisor

Andjela Djapa, Marketing and Web Coordinator

To Apply

Applicants must submit the following materials by Monday December 16th, 2024 on ApplicantPro

Material 1: Portfolio/Examples of work (Submit using the SP25 Application Materials form)

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio showcasing their previous work in photography, social media videos and pages they have managed before. The portfolio should demonstrate the applicant's skills, creativity, and ability to capture compelling visuals. Please include a selection of your best photographs and videos that highlight various styles, techniques, and subject matter. These can be social media posts.

Material 2: Resume

*Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the résumé writing guide and visit the Compass Resource Center for further assistance with their application materials.

Compensation:

Pay: $15.00/hour

Meal Plan: For students without a meal plan, a Block 50 meal plan is provided. These are meant to be used to create videos and photos in case props are needed. If one is on a meal plan, adjustments may be made to accommodate needs.

Position Overview: We are looking for dynamic, creative, and motivated Social Media Interns to join our Campus Dining Services team! As a Social Media Intern, you will play a key role in capturing the dining experience across our campus dining halls, catering services, and retail dining locations. You will work closely with our dietitian and your supervisors to develop engaging and informative content that highlights nutrition, food offerings, and student experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in social media marketing, content creation, and the food service industry.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post 3-4 reels and 2 photo posts per week, focusing on dining experiences, nutrition, and food highlights.
• Meet with the campus dietitian for 30 minutes weekly to discuss nutrition content, ensuring posts reflect key takeaways from these discussions.
• Dedicate 2-3 hours weekly to capturing photos and videos at our dining halls and retail dining locations. Content should include a mix of both vertical and horizontal formats, focusing on different themes each week (e.g., food highlights, nutrition, student engagement).
• Build and maintain a network of students who are interested in being featured in social media content. Actively engage with your peers to grow this list through outreach and networking.

• Develop and execute innovative promotional campaigns aimed at increasing the dining halls's visibility and enhancing student engagement on social media platforms as well as other promotional materials related to Auxiliary Services.
• Use Notion to manage a social media calendar, scheduling posts and ensuring timely delivery of promotional materials and event updates.
• Have one 30-minute meeting every week with the Marketing and Web Coordinator (supervisor) to track progress, align on content strategies, and ensure consistency across platforms.
• Attend a one 1-hour staff meeting every week.
• Stay current with trends on Instagram and TikTok to generate trending ideas and incorporate popular sounds and formats into social media content.
• Be prepared to take on other responsibilities as they arise. Flexibility is key as the internship evolves and new tasks or projects may emerge.

Requirements:

• Strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, creativity and ability to think outside the box.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Relevant major OR career interest.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content creation, Adobe Illustrator, Notion, industry trends.
• Have their own computer and phone to use during the duration of internship.
• Professional awareness.

Key NACE Competencies focused on in this role:

Communication

Critical Thinking

Equity & Inclusion

For questions about this role, please email Andjela Djapa at andjela.dapa@oswego.edu.