Social Media Student Worker

Major Function/Purpose of the Position:

The Israel Institute at Regent University is seeking a motivated and creative student worker to serve as a manager of the Institutes social media presence including Instagram Facebook LinkedIn and YouTube. This individual will be responsible for generating engaging digital content designing promotional materials and creating posters to advertise events across campus. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in social media management graphic design and marketing within a mission-driven academic institute.

Essential Functions: Critical features of this job are described below and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reason.

• Serve as an administrator of the Israel Institutes 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

Additional Responsibilities:

• 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 Institutes voice and branding across all platforms
• Stay current on social media trends and platform best practices to keep content fresh and effective
• Assist with other basic marketing or administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Interest in or familiarity with the mission of the Israel Institute is a plus

Organizational Relationships

1. Reports to:
1. Assistant Director Israel Institute
2. Positions reporting to this position:

1. None

1. Advises consults and coordinates frequently or regularly with:

1. Director Israel Institute
2. Assistant Director Israel Institute

This position is primarily in-person at our Virginia Beach campus with some possibility of remote work.

Average hours worked per week:

15 hours a week

Salary Range:

$12.77 an hour

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Benefits

Not benefits eligible

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