RECIPES Social Media Assistant (Student)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

RECIPES is an interdisciplinary research network based at AU made up of faculty, staff, and students. We partner with non-profits, frontline workers, community members, and policymakers across the food system on research to make the wasteful US food system more sustainable, equitable, and resilient. Learn more at https://wastedfood.american.edu/.

RECIPES is looking to hire a Social Media Assistant to advance our educational messaging, raise public awareness for food and sustainability issues, and make scientific content more accessible.

Essential Functions:

• Create graphics, event announcements, researcher spotlights, and more for the RECIPES Instagram account.
• Write blog posts, research updates, and articles for the RECIPES website.
• Ensure products are adhere to RECIPES branding guidelines and standards.
• Attend monthly meetings with social media team.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $20.00 per hour.

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.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

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