Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 8/15/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: up to 20
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: No
Supervisor
Alternate Supervisor:
This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes
Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%
Use Canva to generate, curate, and post content across multiple Education Department Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn feeds using Buffer.
Method to assess remote work: Weekly reports from Buffer, monitoring of feeds and Buffer
Job Description

• The Social Media & Virtual Events Assistant will support the Continuing Education team by helping manage social media content and providing virtual event support.
• About 60% of the role will focus on drafting and scheduling posts for the Continuing Education Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
• The remaining 40% of the role will involve assisting with live Zoom events, including providing technical support, introducing presenters, monitoring the chat, and ensuring smooth event delivery.
• Social media content creation will be completed independently and asynchronously. Event support is provided in real time during live Zoom sessions, which may include nights and/or weekends. A schedule of upcoming events will be provided well in advance, and the supervisor will work with the student to confirm availability and coverage.
• Skills You’ll Gain Develop hands-on experience in social media content creation and digital communications Grow professional communication skills for online and live event settings Build event coordination skills, including hosting, chat moderation, and technical troubleshooting on Zoom Strengthen confidence in public speaking through introducing presenters and engaging with event attendees Practice working independently while collaborating with a professional team
  

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented, professional, comfortable with technology, and facile in the use of social media in professional settings.
• This position entails the creation of friendly, upbeat copy as well the capacity to learn about the various hashtags and sources used in the field.
  

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? No
How to Apply: Email a CV or resume to Laura Thomas
Email: Email a CV or resume to Laura Thomas
Position Type: Work Study
Department: Education