Social Media Student Worker

Responsibilities

• Serve as an administrator of the Israel Institute's Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube accounts, including day-to-day posting, monitoring, and engagement
• In close coordination with Israel Institute staff, develop a regular content calendar and create original posts (graphics, photos, short-form video, captions, and stories) that reflect the mission and events of the Israel Institute
• Edit and upload video content to YouTube, including event recordings, interviews, and highlight reels
• Design eye-catching posters and flyers to promote Institute events, lectures, and programs, and coordinate the printing and posting of these materials across campus
• Monitor social media engagement (likes, comments, shares, messages) and respond promptly and professionally, escalating sensitive or controversial interactions to the Director rather than responding independently
• Exercise discretion in handling sensitive, confidential, or politically charged information, and maintain the privacy of event details, guest information, and internal Institute matters unless authorized to share
• Photograph and/or record Institute events for use in social media, newsletter, and archival content
• Track basic analytics (reach, engagement, follower growth, newsletter open rates) and provide brief periodic reports to the Director.
• Collaborate with Institute staff and faculty to ensure content is accurate, timely, and aligned with the Institute's voice and branding across all platforms
• Stay current on social media trends and platform best practices to keep content fresh and effective

Requirements

• Current Regent University student in good academic standing
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube) in a professional or organizational capacity
• Sound judgment and discretion; ability to handle sensitive or confidential information responsibly and to recognize when to escalate a situation to higher authority rather than respond directly
• Creative, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Reliable, organized, and able to meet deadlines for recurring posting schedules and event promotion

Preferred

• Basic graphic design skills; experience with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Express, Photoshop, or Illustrator preferred.
• Basic video editing skills (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush, iMovie) preferred, for YouTube content and reels
• Interest in or familiarity with the mission of the Israel Institute is a plus

Benefits

• Not benefits eligible