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Department
School of International Service
Time Type
Part time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Summary
Job Description:
The Race, Climate, and Agrarian Justice Lab Social Media and Events student worker works with the lab’s Co-Directors to create social media calendars, develop educational content, post content, and manage online engagement. The student will also assist with the communication and social media strategy leading up to a spring summit. Some portion of time may be spent on event planning and management related to the summit and/or other virtual events.
Essential Functions

• Work with lab co-directors to create social media calendars, develop educational content, post content, and manage online engagement.
• Assist with the communication and social media strategy leading up to a spring summit.
• Event planning and management related to the summit and/or other virtual events.
• Other duties assigned.
  

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• Part-time.
• 8 hours per week.
  

Salary Range

• $17.95 - $18.20 per hour.
  

Required Education And Experience

• Experience working in an antiracist and social justice-oriented environment.
• Experience planning and executing a social media strategy.
• Experience designing social media posts and flyers in Canva.
• Experience posting to and managing Instagram, Linkedin, and BlueSky accounts.
• Strong communications skills.
• Event support experience.
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous experience in agrarian and climate justice work.
  

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• 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 employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.
  

Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
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