Social Media Coordinator

Burlington, VT (Hybrid)

$50K/yr – $54K/yrEntry Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and lead the college's social media storytelling program across content creation, video, photography, and community engagement, while planning campaigns with cross-functional partners to boost enrollment and brand reputation.

  • Own content ecosystems across platforms and drive campaign execution
  • Provide insights, training, and experimentation to stay ahead of trends

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Content Creation & Storytelling
  • - Create engaging, high-quality social media content, including captions, images, video, and graphics, tailored to each platform
  • - Produce high-quality, short-form video for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
  • - Capture high-quality photography in support of storytelling efforts, at campus events, and of student life on campus and in Burlington
  • Campaign Execution
  • - Work collaboratively with the social media team to execute comprehensive social media strategies that align with enrollment goals and institutional objectives
  • - Under the leadership of the Associate Director of Storytelling & PR and in collaboration with the Social Media and Community Specialist, plan, execute, and manage social media campaigns to drive engagement, brand awareness, and enrollment conversions
  • - Collaborate with marketing, public relations, and creative teams to ensure campaigns integrate with overall marketing efforts
  • Community Engagement & Reputation Management
  • - Help manage and grow the College's social media communities by engaging with followers, responding to comments and messages, and fostering positive interactions

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field
  • 1-3 years of professional experience in marketing and communications, including internship experience
  • Hands-on management and content creation experience across key social channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, Reddit, YouTube)
  • Strong video production and editing skills, with proficiency in tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and CapCut, and a solid photography foundation, including DSLR cameras, gimbals, lighting, and audio gear
  • Proficiency with graphic design for social media using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
  • Exceptional writing, communication, and visual storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt voice and tone across platforms
  • Experience with social media management/scheduling platforms, SEO best practices, and analytics tools is a plus

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
  • Paid Time Off: 16 holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time, and 2 days of personal leave
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan with 3% employer matching contribution
  • Education: Tuition benefits for employees and family members
  • Wellness: Gym discount and Wellness programs with up to $300 annual incentives
  • Welfare: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus life insurance
  • Other Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling services, access to employee discounts and local/national benefit programs
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Champlain College

Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, private college overlooking Lake Champlain in charming Burlington, Vermont. Its innovative, career-focused approach to education is nationally recognized for shaping graduates who are ready for work, ready for life, and ready to make a difference.Champlain students take classes in their major on day one through the Upside-Down Curriculum, allowing them to graduate with more professional experiences—such as internships, jobs, and fieldwork opportunities—and a deeper understanding of their industries. The results: 90% of the Class of 2023 was employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation. Champlain’s small size and professional opportunities attract relentlessly inquisitive and open-minded individuals who are engaged in their community and fiercely dedicated to building the world they want to live in.

Burlington, Vermont, USA
1.4K employees (137 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$50K/yr – $54K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
92 (7% of company)
Median Tenure
4.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$400K
Last Raise
$400K
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2023
    Grant • $400K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
299.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$962K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.8%
Direct
53.1%
Referral
4.8%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.4K

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Social Media Coordinator

Champlain College · Burlington, VT · Hybrid