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The Social Media Coordinator works with the marketing and communications lead to post to various social media channels, as well as monitor and respond to messages. This role also provides regular updates as needed, and creates new ways of engaging with event attendees, sponsors, and presenters through social media.
Responsibilities
Before the event
- Coordinate with the communications plan to develop and implement social marketing campaigns.
- Post about the event through Digital Collegium social media channels, including important deadlines and other updates.
- Establish the use of, and regularly monitor official hashtags for questions and comments about the event, responding through official Digital Collegium channels when appropriate.
- Recommend tactics and tools to help the conference achieve its goals.
- Maintain and represent the Digital Collegium voice and tone in all responses and shared content.
- Meet regularly with the event planning committee and/or marketing subcommittee.
- Serve as a member of Digital Collegium social media team to ensure all social media activities are coordinated.
During the event
- Assist with conference setup.
- Attend all committee meetings.
- Monitor and respond to queries or concerns expressed on social channels and Slack.
- Regularly update channels including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Slack on any scheduling changes, after-event activities, happenings at the event, etc.
- Help arrange and manage day-of social media staffing as needed.
After the event
- Continue monitoring and responding to any queries or concerns expressed on social channels until your volunteer term ends.
- Share post-event materials and information as appropriate.
Qualifications
Required
- Membership in Digital Collegium, which can be fulfilled at application. (Free general membership for higher education professionals would meet this requirement.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational and planning skills.
- Knowledge of social media platforms, content strategy theory, and application, including targeted paid campaigns.
- Understanding of organizational branding and how to further it on social.
Preferred
- Work experience in a public relations environment.
- Experience writing social media content.
- Ability to work with project management/team communication platforms such as Slack, Clickup, etc.
- Google Drive proficiency.
Estimated time commitment
- As a member of the planning committee, this position is expected to virtually attend monthly meetings
- The time commitment for committee work varies, with a minimum of 1-2 hours per month and a peak commitment of 1 hour/day the week prior to the conference and will be continuously involved monitoring and updating social media during the conference
Length of appointment
Up to 12 months.
Growth opportunities
By serving in this role, you will gain:
- Opportunity to learn while volunteering on a flexible schedule
- Experience serving on a committee for Digital Collegium
- Committee members who reliably serve on this committee would be eligible to serve as a committee chair.
- Access to Digital Collegium volunteer rewards.
Conference attendance
Event attendance is required. Event registration is waived for this position.
How to Apply
To apply, select the following Apply for Job button, then use the supplied link. You will be taken to your Volunteer Profile form. Update your profile to include your interest in this position and your related qualifications.
To apply for this job please visit membership.digicol.org.