Social Media and Communications Assistant, Politics, Governance, and Economics (Student)

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Department:

School of International Service

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The SIS Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics (PGE) is seeking a student worker who will be responsible for supporting marketing, communications, and social media. The office is looking for a proactive and effective communicator to help increase our presence on social media, develop our department brand, and assist with the overall external communications of the department.

Applicants should submit a resume and a portfolio of at least three (3) past graphic design and/or media works to be considered.

Essential Functions:

• Social Media Account Management: Posting daily to the departmental accounts (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), creating and executing a social media strategy and full calendar of posts across all platforms.

• Advising department leadership on effective use and best practices around social media engagement.

• Assisting faculty in social media communications and best practices.

• Content creation across all platforms in the department (socials, website, Eventbrite, print flyers, newsletters, etc.) This may involve: (1) Designing promotional materials (flyers, event pages). (2) Writing blog posts and feature stories. (3) Producing video and photo content.

• This position will support special projects and other department initiatives as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Student.

• Part-time.

• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $17.95-$18.50/hr. (commensurate with experience).

Required Education and Experience:

• Upper-level undergraduate or graduate student in communications, public relations, arts/media design, international communications, or related field.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple social media accounts.

• Proficiency in content creation tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite; Canva).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Knowledge and interest in international affairs are a plus.

 

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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