Part-Time Undergraduate Social Media Assistant

The Penn State Department of Architectural Engineering is seeking an undergraduate student to help manage and develop the departments Instagram account. This position is an opportunity to gain experience in social media strategy digital communication photography video production and storytelling while helping showcase the people programs research and activities of the department.

Compensation: starts at $15 per hour
Expected Commitment: Approximately 68 hours per week with occasional additional hours for major events
Appointment Period: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a social media content calendar.

• Create engaging Instagram posts stories and short-form videos.

• Highlight student experiences faculty achievements research courses alumni and department events.

• Attend selected events to take photographs and videos.

• Draft captions and prepare content for department review.

• Monitor account activity and respond or refer questions as appropriate.

• Track basic engagement metrics and recommend ways to improve the accounts reach and effectiveness.

• Ensure that content is professional inclusive accurate and consistent with Penn State and College of Engineering communication standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and visual communication skills.

• Familiarity with Instagram including posts stories reels and basic analytics.

• Experience with photography video editing graphic design or social media content creation.

• Ability to work independently meet deadlines and manage a regular posting schedule.

• Good judgment regarding professional communication privacy and appropriate online content.

• Interest in architectural engineering engineering education student life or departmental communications.

• Familiarity with tools such as Canva Adobe Creative Cloud or similar platforms is desirable but not .

The position is open to Penn State undergraduate students. Preference will be given to Architectural Engineering students particularly those who are familiar with the departments academic programs student organizations facilities and culture.

Application Materials

Interested students should submit:

• A brief statement describing their interest in the position.

• A résumé.

• Two or three examples of relevant work such as social media posts photographs graphics videos or other communication materials.

• A short sample Instagram post or reel concept promoting the Department of Architectural Engineering.

• Their anticipated weekly availability.