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Social Media and Newsletter Assistant
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Job ID 6776
Job Type On-Campus Jobs-Academic Year
Employer Geography
Date Posted Apr 04, 2025
Category General Office
Job Description

.The Geography Department seeks a social media and newsletter assistant to help with our social media efforts and the writing, editing and production of our department newsletter

The Graticule.

 

Working with the Department Coordinator to build and execute a social media strategy for the Geography Department via social media outlets.

Generating, editing, publishing and sharing content spotlighting department faculty, staff, students, alumni, courses, and social events.  

 

Social Media

 

  • a weekly post re-capping and looking forward to Geography related happenings
  • digitally capture and post department events – speakers, field studies, career panels, etc.

 

The Graticule

  • assist with the development and distribution of the Geography Department newsletter The Graticule (2 issues per semester)
  • write 2-3 300- 450 word stories per issue
  • interview

 

Stay current with social media trends and best practices.

Job Requirements
  • Work study is required for this position
  • Working knowledge of social media tools (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
  • Strong writing/editing skills 
  • Beginner Graphic design and visual communication knowledge
  •  Creativity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
  • Solid organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and follow-through
  • Interest in Geography preferred, but not required
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 2
Hours 10.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.97/hour
Time Frame Academic Year 2025-2026
Contact Name Constance A DeLage
Contact Email cdelage@macalester.edu
Work Location Carnegie Hall, Room 104 90 Macalester Street St. Paul MN 55105
Phone 651-696-6291


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