Social Media Team Member; Student Associate - Campus Recreation Center

Primary Duties

Social Media Team Members are responsible for supporting the marketing and communications efforts of Campus Recreation by creating and managing content across various digital platforms. Team members will assist with content gathering, writing, designing, and scheduling social media posts that align with Campus Rec’s branding and values. This is a part‑time position paid on an hourly basis.

• Gather content and develop ideas for social media posts, stories, and campaigns based on department events, programs, and initiatives.
• Capture photo and video content as needed during programs and events.
• Write engaging, brand‑aligned captions for Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok and X.
• Design simple, effective graphics using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Schedule and manage social media posts using Metricool across all Campus Rec platforms.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure content meets departmental standards.
• Maintain consistency with Campus Rec’s visual identity and messaging.
• Support special campaigns, awareness weeks, and themed content as needed.
• Attend mandatory team meetings and trainings.
• Communicate regularly with professional staff regarding deadlines, ideas, and progress.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Enrolled at a post‑secondary institution or a secondary school.
• Enrolled at least part‑time (one or more credit hours if at a post‑secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with or interest in social media content creation.
• Familiarity with at least one design platform, such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Availability to attend events or programs for content gathering.

• Knowledge of social media trends, analytics, and platform best practices.
• Experience using scheduling platforms like Metricool or Hootsuite.
• Photography and/or videography skills.

• Campus Recreation provides additional development opportunities for staff beyond job duties, including the possibility to attend varying conferences at state, regional, and national levels as well as inner‑departmental committee opportunities through our student‑led organization, Recreational Development & Leadership (RDL).
• This position may require occasional evening or weekend availability for content gathering.
• Weekly time commitment: 4–8 hours/week (may vary depending on events and campaigns).
• Skills acquired include:
  • Communication
  • Creativity and content strategy
  • Writing and editing
  • Design and branding
  • Time management
  • Marketing and public engagement
  • Working with diverse populations

• Sitting – often
• Standing – occasionally
• Walking – occasionally
• Typing – often
• Ability to carry a camera or media equipment under 15 lbs

• $13.40/hour
• 20% discount of programs and services (excluding Pro Shop)

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.