Part-time Social Media and Communications - Washington, United States - American University

American University

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Washington, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Part time

Description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

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American University

Department:
School of International Service

Time Type:
Part time

Work Modality:

Union:
Excluded

Job Description:

Summary:

The Temporary Part Time Social Media and Communications Coordinator will work with the Department Manager (DM) and Chair of Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics within the School of International Service at American University.

The Social Media and Communications Coordinator will create social media content, maintain the department website with new and updated content, and work with the DM on different administrative projects for the summer

Essential Functions:

Design and create event promotional materials.
Assist with event logistics such as maintaining a registration list, creating an event webpage, and/or running technology for virtual events.
Research and compile relevant professional development and employment opportunities for graduate students for the Fall.
Create social media posts to promote events and programs. Assist in the moderation of programspecific social media pages.
As applicable, assist with marketing campaigns and website maintenance.
Other duties as determined by the Department Manager.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Part-Time, hours per week.
Remote work flexibility, based upon need.
May require occasional evening, inperson or virtual, event attendance.

Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Excellent Social Media experience and content creation
Strong written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work selfsufficiently on assigned tasks.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Strong website management, and experience scraping, are preferred.
Graphic design skills are a plus.
Experience with Canvas, MailChimp, and Eventbrite is strongly preferred.
Commitment to developing accessible materials for a diverse student body.

Additional Information:

Benefits:

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.

Other Details- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.- Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.- 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
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