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Communications & Social Media Assistant
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Job ID 6766
Job Type On-Campus Jobs-Academic Year
Employer Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Date Posted Mar 06, 2026
Category Campus Support (AY)
Job Description

Are you a storyteller? Do you want to explore working across digital and visual design platforms? Is photography and video recording your passion? The Department of Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Idea Lab is looking for a student interested in developing creative skills and coordinating the department’s social media. The person in this position will work with the Communications and Engagement Specialist, be an active part of the Department’s weekly social campaign and serve on the Student Leadership Team. 

 

Job Functions:

  • Document programs and Idea Lab activities

  • Organize and manage content for social media and campus channels

  • Engage with students, faculty, and staff in Macalester’s community workspace 

  • Assist with photographing and recording department events 

  • Manage department digital files

Additional Job Details:

  • Must enjoy the Idea Lab and be willing to support the space occasionally when needed

  • Attend all Student Staff Meetings (bi-weekly or monthly from 11:30-1pm)

  • Work Macathon Friday and Saturday evening shifts (outside of weekly schedule)

  • Attend 2 regular morning or afternoon shifts on M, T or TH between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30pm and one weekly planning meeting.

 

When applying, please include a COVER LETTER, RESUME and 2 WORK SAMPLES you generated, such as social media content, posters or a graphic for a class or campus activity, article, reports or photography. You will need to combine these items into ONE pdf and upload it in the resume field of the online application.

 
Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Proficient with digital images, video editing, and design elements

  • Creative thinker

  • Able to meet deadlines and act quickly

  • Punctual, and have a positive and friendly attitude 

  • Strong written and verbal skills

  • Able to organize information and detail oriented

  • Proficient with Instagram, Canva, Adobe, Google Suite 

 
Benefits

Sick and Safe Time

  • Student employees accrue sick and safe time at an accrual rate of one hour for every 30 hours paid. 
  • Sick and safe time is not paid out upon departure. 
  • Review the full sick and safe time policy on the Student Employment website. 
Available Openings 1
Hours 9.0 to 10.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $16.37/hour
Time Frame Academic Year 2026-2027
Contact Name Linda Seebauer Hansen
Contact Email lseebaue@macalester.edu
Work Location LIB Idea Lab, 2nd Floor
Phone N/A


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