Intramural Social Media Specialist

This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated student to manage the social media presence of EOU’s intramurals
program. The role provides flexibility and creative freedom, allowing students to develop marketing skills while
working independently.

Supervisors Name & Title	Josh Goodman, Intramural Director
Student Job Title	Intramural Social Media Specialist
Department	Athletics Department
Position Funding	Federal Work Study-funded position
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Student employee
Wage & Job Level	$14.70; Level 3
Job Location	Hybrid on-campus, in-person/remote
Job Duration	Academic Year
Type of work schedule	Flexible schedule – agreed upon
Estimated numbers of hours per week	5–10 hours per week. Will include some shifts in the afternoons/evenings (when intramurals takes place).
Experiential Learning:	This position provides valuable hands-on marketing experience, enabling the student to design and execute social media strategies. They will learn how to analyze audience engagement, adapt marketing efforts based on analytics, and craft visually appealing and effective content. These skills directly connect to coursework and future opportunities in business, communications, and marketing.
Professional Development:	This position will give the student practical experience managing real-world marketing projects. They will learn by doing, which includes designing social media content, creating engagement strategies, and analyzing audience responses. Access to tools like Canva will help the student refine their design and branding skills, with the freedom to explore creative approaches.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Manage the intramurals social media accounts, including content creation and posting. – Design marketing materials such as posts, stories, and videos using tools like Canva. – Plan and maintain a content calendar for consistent posting. – Monitor and assess audience engagement and adapt content strategies as needed. – Communicate with the supervisor for general guidance.
Minimum Qualifications:	– Current enrollment at EOU. – In good academic standing. – Federal Work Study eligibility. – Familiarity with social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Preferred Qualifications:	– Pursuing a degree in business, marketing, or communications. – An interest in learning social media marketing through hands-on experience. – Experience working independently or managing self-directed projects.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Strong communication and self-management skills. – Willingness to learn tools like Canva or similar platforms. – Creative problem-solving and adaptability to work independently.
Required Application Material:	Resume
Send Application Materials To:	Josh Goodman; jgoodman@eou.edu
Job Opening Date:	1/23/2025
Job Closing Date:	Open Until Filled
First Day of Application Review:	02/01/2025
Estimated Start Date:	02/10/2025
Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
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