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CAC Social Media & Special Programs, Program Assistant

San Jose, CA

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own campus community presence by driving social media and events, with a focus on student engagement and partnership building across CAC programs.

  • Social and Events Ownership: Manage CAC’s social channels, content creation, and on-campus outreach to boost attendance and participation.
  • Program Support: Plan and coordinate special programs and campus events, including logistics and student-facing promotions.
  • Community & Partnerships: Build relationships with student groups, staff, and external partners to broaden CAC impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain CAC’s social media accounts (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook etc.), ensuring consistent and engaging content.
  • Develop creative and culturally relevant content, including graphics, videos, and stories, to promote CAC programs and events.
  • Assist in executing a strategic outreach plan to increase attendance and engagement at CAC events.
  • Support general CAC marketing efforts by tabling at campus-wide events and conducting classroom and student organization presentations.
  • Track media analytics and inform the team on findings, trends, and suggestions for improvement.
  • Assist in the planning and coordination of CAC Special Programs, such as Legacy Month, Rooted, CHI Day, and others.
  • Provide logistical and operational support for events, including setup, promotion, and day-of execution.
  • Contribute to the development of new programming that aligns with CAC’s mission and student interests.
  • Represent CAC in meetings, events, and conferences with students, staff, faculty, campus leadership, and community organizations.
  • Help foster and maintain reciprocal relationships with community partners and student organizations.

Requirements

  • Must be a current matriculated San JosĂ© State University student
  • Experience in social media management, including content creation, scheduling, and engagement across platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.
  • Basic proficiency in digital design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms) for creating graphics and promotional materials.
  • Knowledge of community engagement strategies and a passion for social justice, civic engagement, and student advocacy.
  • Has taken a course in Political Science, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, or a related field, or demonstrates a strong passion for social justice and community advocacy.
  • Experience or willingness to learn video editing for short-form content creation (e.g., Instagram Reels, TikTok).
  • Understanding of or experience with CAC programs, campus activism, or community service initiatives is a plus.