Digital Ambassador

Are you an outgoing digital communicator who knows how to produce video? Does student work that builds a strong resume appeal to you? Are you looking for a primarily remote job with flexible hours that fits your schedule?  The University of Texas at Austin is recruiting digital media superstars for our Longhorn Digital Ambassadors [LDA] roles to help inspire supporters to give back through our annual giving program.

If you love connecting with people and sharing your UT story – and are not afraid to get creative using social media and video, please continue reading…

Position Overview:

LDA team members for the UT annual giving program will serve as the primary liaison between the institution and prospective donors. Using email, social media, text messaging, and video to communicate, LDAs will connect with alumni, students, parents, and friends of the institution throughout the year, helping to educate the UT community about the impact and importance of giving. 

Job Description:

• Participate in all aspects of video production to produce a steady stream of video projects
  • Producing simple, straight-forward, “authentic” video (using your phone to capture of-the-moment, compelling content)
  • Video editing via tools such as iMovie, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve
  • Scripting and storyboarding individual and/or team videos
  • Serve as on-camera talent for the video produced by you and your fellow LDA teammates
  • Attending campus events or interviewing subjects to give alumni and supporters an “inside-look” at UT campus life
• Create messaging which allows for engaging with students, alumni, parents, and friends of the university through multiple channels to inspire philanthropic giving 

General Qualifications:

• You must be a current UT Austin student to apply.
• Digital information fluency skills, including familiarity with and a demonstrated savvy on multiple social media networks including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral, written, and digital communication skills, including public speaking experience
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, Data Entry, Outlook and ESP), detail-oriented, punctual and reliable, professional, and ability to use professional judgement.
• Customer service and/or sales experience preferred; non-profit fundraising experience a plus
• Must be available during the academic year.
• Must be available during regular business hours as well as some night and weekend work.
• Hours worked may not meet or exceed 19.50 hours without explicit approval from Supervisor. While we do our best to accommodate student academic/personal schedules, we reserve the right to limit hours if an effort to coordinate schedules becomes too restricted.
• No other on-campus employment permitted while working in this position.

Approximate hours per week: 10-15 Hours, workload varies by week

Compensation: $15 per hour

Notices:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Successful applicants for this position must have up-to-date vaccine status against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Proof of vaccination will be required upon hire. Up-to-date vaccine status is defined as an initial vaccination plus one Booster Shot after 6 months. Individuals may be granted an exemption from the vaccine requirement for any reason of personal conscience, medical or religious reasons.

To apply please submit both a current resume and cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting will remain open until all positions are filled.