Responsibilities

• Develop relevant content/topics to reach the target audience;
• Create, curate, and manage all published content (images, video and written) on all social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, posting multiple times each week;
• Utilize paid advertising on various social media platforms within a defined budget and forward receipts for approval in a timely manner;
• Listen and respond to users in a “social” way while cultivating leads and followers;
• Assist with updating IDRPP website and blog as needed;
• Work with the Public Relations team at the IDRPP to strategize information dissemination and share content.
• Understand IDRPP operations and various projects. Communicate with project coordinators to best advance information and events.
• Coordinate with IDRPP partners and other university entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Instructional Technology, or Journalism, or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.
• Passion for digital media, storytelling, and community engagement.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), page layout or design programs, content management systems, learning management systems, and databases.
• Good understanding of the English language; excellent written communication skills, including spelling, grammar, and proofreading.
• Competency in graphic, image, and video software.
• Ability to work effectively and to manage multiple tasks in a timely, effective, and detail-oriented manner.
• Effective organization and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive friendly attitude with others and exhibits a strong sense of inclusion and innovation.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to high standards of excellence coupled with an enthusiastic approach to one’s work.

Preferred

• Study or experience in working in the human services, special education or support of people with disabilities and/or personal lived-experience with disabilities as an individual with disabilities or family-member.
• Competence with Adobe Creative Suite software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro etc.). Experience in Canva, DaVinci or similar software for developing original social media content quickly.
• Experience with creating accessible electronic materials. Document Accessibility training is required and will be provided by the IDRPP if necessary.
• Experience with USU Omni CMS system.

Benefits

• Exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 22 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement.
• View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2025-2026.