Work-study or Student Social Media Worker

Position Description & Details

Are you always the first to spot a trend, capture the perfect photo, or create engaging content online? Join Bismarck State College as a Student Social Media Specialist and gain hands-on experience creating content, sharing campus stories, and helping connect students, faculty, and the community through social media. This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio, develop professional marketing skills, and make a real impact on campus.

What Youll Do

The main responsibility of this position will be to work closely with our Public Affairs team to create social media assets to use for communication through our various platforms. To attend student life events to capture photos, videos and testimonials to share through social media.

Hourly Rate: $16.00/hour

Additional Responsibilities

• Work closely with the social media specialist to create media for promotions
• Assist the Public Affairs team with setting up and covering BSC events, such as Explore BSC, program-specific open houses, press conferences and more
• Willing to participate as social media talent, including the mascot
• Support off-campus outreach events by capturing photos, video, and interviews when applicable
• Maintain good relations while working with faculty, staff and customers
• Support innovation, creativity and ideas to enhance processes in the Public Affairs department and colleg
• Willing to engage with the student body for content
• Willing to learn simple video and/or reel editing skills
• Willing to research current trends and successful campaigns across various social media platforms
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• A strong understanding of various social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, etc.)
• The ability to bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches for content creation and community engagement.
• Strong communication skills: Both written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to effectively convey messages, engage with followers, and write compelling captions and posts.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• The ability to work independently and handle interruptions.
• The ability to lift to 30 pounds (essential function).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with diverse personalities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of - Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Knowledge of the colleges culture, values, and target audience.

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or accommodation requests, contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice). For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicants unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.