Social Media & Student Engagement Coordinator

About the Role

Were looking for a creative outgoing and food-loving individual to join our on-campus dining team at UPEI as a Student Engagement & Social Media Coordinator.

In this hands-on on-site role youll manage and grow the social media presence for the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall and Samuels Café. Youll be capturing authentic moments creating content that makes students crave whats on the menu and building real connections in the dining hall.

If youre passionate about storytelling through food love being social (online and in person) and have a knack for capturing great photos and videos this role is for you.

What Youll Do

• Manage multiple social media platforms (Instagram Facebook TikTok Snapchat etc.) for UPEI dining accounts.

• Create daily content posts stories reels carousels highlights and more.

• Capture and edit short- and long-form videos showcasing dining hall experiences food features and special events.

• Design and publish graphics flyers and menus (both digital and printed) using Canva.

• Engage directly with students on campus run fun interactive events collect feedback and highlight authentic moments.

• Collaborate with culinary teams to create visually stunning food content.

• Track insights and analytics to understand whats working and adjust content strategies accordingly.

• Maintain a consistent professional tone that reflects Dana Hospitalitys brand and values.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong experience in social media management and content creation you know how to tell a story through visuals.

• Skilled in Canva for digital and print design (non-negotiable).

• Confident in photo and video capture/editing quality is your priority.

• Comfortable in front of the camera (bonus points!).

• Personable outgoing and able to build rapport with students and staff alike.

• Organized and self-motivated you can manage your time and work independently.

• Passionate about food and hospitality previous experience in food service or hospitality is a strong asset.

• Familiar with social media insights and analytics and how to pivot content based on data.

Additional Information :

• Job Details

• Approximately 80% on-site 20% off-site (editing scheduling analytics).

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate student timetables.

• Applicants must submit:

  • A resume

  • Examples of previous content work (social posts videos photography or Canva graphics).

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time