Social Media Ambassador (Gainesville)- Institutional Student Worker

Job Title: Social Media Ambassador (Gainesville)- Institutional Student Worker Location: UNG - Gainesville Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 299736 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. Job Summary The University of North Georgia is seeking a creative and driven Social Media Ambassador to support Campus Recreation and Wellness in promoting its programs, services, and events. This part-time role provides a unique opportunity to showcase a diverse range of health, wellness, and community engagement initiatives. The Social Media Ambassador will collaborate with professional and student staff to create captivating content that aligns with CRW's commitment to foster healthy, balanced lifestyles for the UNG campus community. The ideal candidate should have an interest in well-being, be committed to promoting positive health behaviors and relevant health issues relevant among UNG students through engaging and innovative content. Responsibilities Capture high-quality photos and videos at Campus Recreation and Wellness events, programs, and facilities to create engaging social media posts. Attend and document CRW events, including those outside of regular office hours and weekends, as needed. Travel to and cover events or appearances as requested, ensuring dynamic coverage of CRW's activities. Travel may be required to all five campuses on occasion. Work closely with both professional and student staff across various departments to ensure content aligns with CRW's goals and messaging. Coordinate with the Well-being Coordinator to plan, review, and schedule posts on CRW social media platforms. Stay current with social media trends, tools, and strategies, recommending innovative ways to increase engagement and reach. Ensure all content adheres to CRW's branding guidelines and reflects the department's values and mission. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Skilled in using Meta apps (Instagram, Facebook, Business Suite), editing software (Canva, Adobe, or similar), and camera operations (photo and video). Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to communicate effectively with peers, University employees and possibly community agencies. Must be able to work as a team member and independently ("self-starter"). Must be able to organize and manage a variety of projects simultaneously. Must possess positive work attitude and be dependable and responsible. Required Qualifications Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker. Must be in good academic standing (2.5 GPA). One year of personal or professional social media marketing, photography, videography, or editing skills. Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover Letter Contact Information for Three Professional References Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance. Background Check Position of Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of North Georgia