Graduate Student - Social Media Ambassador

***This Is A Federal Work-Study Position***

***Selected Student(S) Must Be A Umb/Usm Student And Eligible For Federal Work-Study***

Student Social Media Ambassadors, University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy

The School of Pharmacy Office of Communications and Marketing is seeking two federal work-study students to serve as Social Media Ambassadors (Program Administration). Social Media Ambassadors create engaging social media content that highlights student life, academic programs, and School events by capturing photos and videos. Ambassadors collaborate with the communications and marketing team to develop content ideas, support social media campaigns, and create authentic student-focused content. They also work with student organizations to promote events and initiatives and help showcase the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy through student storytelling. Applicants should have an interest in content creation, be familiar with social media platforms and current trends, and be comfortable using design and editing tools such as Canva to create engaging digital content

Umb Core Values

Respect & Integrity, Well-Being & Sustainability, Equity & Justice, and Innovation & Discovery

COMPENSATION: $15 - $19/ per hour.

OTHER:

• Selected candidates are required to participate in an interview and may be required to participate in a demonstration session.
• This position is NOT eligible for remote work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and assist in producing engaging content, including photos, videos/Reels, and captions, for platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, highlighting student life and School events.
• Attend and document student organization events to capture and create dynamic social media content.
• Promote campus life by showcasing student groups, student achievements, and academic programs at the School.
• Collaborate with the communications and marketing team to brainstorm and implement new social media content ideas.
• Conduct research on current social media trends and assist in developing trend-driven content.
• Utilize Canva and similar tools to design and create visually appealing social media posts.
• Assist in writing captions and composing alternative text to ensure accessibility for all posts.
• Partner with student organizations to plan and produce collaborative social media projects.
• Maintain ongoing communication with student organization leaders to stay informed about upcoming events and initiatives.
• Support marketing initiatives by increasing visibility of the School's social media channels, promoting campaigns and events, and encouraging student participation in digital engagement opportunities.
• Ability to attend and work select campus events, including occasional evenings or weekends, as needed.

• Must be enrolled as a current student at UMB/USM in good standing.
• Must be eligible for federal work-study.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess an interest in content creation, photography, videography, and digital storytelling.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, trends, and best practices, particularly Instagram and Facebook.
• Experience using Canva or similar design and editing software.
• Comfortable interacting with students, faculty, staff, and prospective students in a professional manner.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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