PLC Socials Coordinator

The PLC Socials Coordinator position works on the Catalyst Team. You will be responsible for the PLC Instagram, PLC Alumni Instagram, PLC LinkedIn, and both PLC Facebook pages. Instagram is our main contact point for current students and it will be your responsibility to create content for and post on IG daily, as well as post stories updating PLCers on current events and reminders. Some examples of posts might be senior and First-Year spotlights, event reminders, campus events, deadlines, and cool things that PLCers are doing. You will also use this platform to advertise for PLC, especially around application season. Note: You must be a master of collaboration - you will collaborate with all other teams on student staff and it can be hard to navigate. Your organizational skills must be on point. You will also be responsible for our other social channels including those involving our alumni. Therefore, you will have to be in constant communication with the Connections team to get content for the alumni IG, Facebook, and LinkedIn group. This position requires the utmost professionalism as you are communicating on behalf of the program, not an individual. Pay rate = $2,500/AY

The ideal candidate(s) will have:

  • Experience with developing social media campaigns
  • Can demonstrate an understanding of how to seamlessly integrate various social media platforms
  • Graphic design experience in Canva (preferred but not required)
  • Good writing skills - grammar, spelling, flow, etc.
  • Initiative and creativity - creating new media forms, products, campaigns without being tasked
  • Responsibility and tact - knowing what to post and what not to post

Specific responsibilities include:

  • PLC Instagram content creator and publisher - daily posting of PLC events, student spotlights, cultural awareness, mental health tips and resources, etc.
  • LinkedIn content creator and group administrator
  • Communicating with all Class Coordinators and other PLC staff to post relevant and important events, reminders, etc. to drive attendance and community bonding.
  • Creating publishable content for PLC students, alumni, staff/faculty
  • Graphic design skills a plus but not required - image editing and creation
  • Other duties as assigned, including student staff support
  • Contribute to the Social Media training and transition

What you’ll learn in the position:

  • Time management skills
  • Social media planning and implementation
  • Communication skills
  • Writing, editing skills
  • Proprietary software publishing skills