Social Media and Marketing Assistant

The Position: The Social Media & Marketing Student Assistant reports to the Assistant Director of Scheduling & Events. This student assistant will create social media content, manage account(s), uphold brand standard for the JHTSU, and completes tasks as given by the Assistant Director. 

Responsibilities: 

Shift 

Curate content with available department equipment/resources (Canva, GoPro, iPad, etc.) and post on JHTSU social media account(s) 4-5 times weekly 

Highlight and promote usage of spaces, event services, and building amenities 

Strategize and set social media content calendar monthly and for semester 

Collaborate with other departments to capture content, share posts, increase visibility/engagement 

Set semester targets and goals for engagement, followers, and posts/content 

Review analytics and generate reports on a semester basis 

Benchmark and implement best practices for content creation 

Execute brand standard for social media platforms and building signage 

Awareness of event calendar within the JHTSU to generate social content 

Complete daily shift report of work in progress, scheduled posts, project queues, etc. 

All other duties as assigned 

Teamwork & Communication 

Communicate building concerns through proper channels of communication 

Know and understand the contents of the emergency response plan 

Pick up advertised special event shifts when able 

Assist other areas of the JHTSU 

Attend and complete required trainings each semester 

Participate in staff activities 

Skills & Qualifications: 

Must be in good standing at The University of Akron and minimum 2.0 GPA 

Able and willing to work at least 10 hours per week 

Must have availability to work Monday – Friday during business hours as class schedule allows  

Demonstrates customer service skills 

Friendly, enthusiastic, and self-motivated student who has knowledge and interest in social media 

Experience and knowledge of Canva for content creation 

Able to lift 15-20 lbs. 

Expectations: 

Adhere to all department policies and procedures outlined in the JHTSU Student Employee Handbook 

Check email/Teams daily for updates and information involving the JHTSU operations 

Maintain proper work uniform 

All University of Akron student employees must meet the designated minimum standards as stated on the Student Employment Eligibility Chart. UA student employees must be 18 years or older at the time of their start date. Any approved remote work conducted by student employees MUST be performed within the state of Ohio.