ENVS Social Media Support (Student)

Responsibilities

• Instagram Management
• Maintain a consistent posting cadence (feed, Stories, Reels as appropriate) aligned with departmental priorities and the university brand.
• Plan a monthly content calendar; draft captions; select/edit photos or short video; schedule posts; monitor comments and DMs.
• Track basic analytics (reach, engagement, follower growth) and provide brief monthly summaries with recommendations.
• Content Sourcing & Coordination
• Work with the faculty supervisor to collect photos, updates, event announcements, student/faculty spotlights, and research highlights.
• Obtain permissions/credits for images and ensure accessibility (alt text, clear typography).
• Monthly Newsletter
• Compile and publish a department newsletter (template provided) featuring student research, faculty news, events, job/internship opportunities, and alumni highlights.
• Maintain a simple content tracker (submissions, deadlines, approvals); proofread for accuracy and tone; distribute via the provided platform.

Requirements

• Current American University undergraduate in good academic standing.
• Strong written and visual communication skills; confident, concise caption writing.
• Demonstrated experience with Instagram (posting, Stories/Reels, tagging, alt text) and basic analytics.
• Proficiency with common design and scheduling tools (e.g., Canva/Adobe).
• Excellent organization and time management; able to hit recurring monthly and weekly deadlines.
• Professionalism, attention to detail, and comfort coordinating with faculty, staff, and students.
• To apply, please submit: Resume, 2–3 sample posts or short-form pieces you’ve created or links to relevant work (can be coursework), a brief statement (≤200 words) describing your vision for our department’s social media presence and 2–3 accounts you find inspiring (tell us why). Please also state if you are Federal Work Study or not.