Part-Time Social Media Specialist - Starting September 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time Social Media Specialist

15–20 hours/week, September –June, Hourly, Non-Exempt

The Foote School is seeking an energetic and dynamic creator to lead its robust social media strategy.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in social media content creation, analytics, and best practices, with an understanding of the particular needs and values of a school community.

Our school philosophy is that children learn best when meaningful challenges are balanced with time to be children, so school days combine experiential learning, thoughtful inquiry, and space to grow.

The Foote School is deeply committed to diversity and an inclusive curriculum and community. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, ethnicities, and beliefs. We seek candidates who have a clear interest in being part of a community that challenges prejudice and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement social media strategies to align with Foote’s mission, vision, and values
• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across social media platforms
• Leverage social media trends to gain traction and amplify our following; incorporate industry best practices
• Set, monitor, and react to information based on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Assist in managing social media advertising budgets
• Manage social media tools and platforms used for scheduling, listening, and analytics

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Event coverage, including photography, videography, and related editing
• Collaboration with other school departments: admissions, development, and academics
• Administrative duties as assigned

Professional Skills and Personal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field
• Professional social media experience
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and innovation
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work effectively with personnel, students, and families
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and embrace change in support of the organization’s mission and goals
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Maintain confidentiality of all school information
• Commitment to best practice as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a part-time, 10-month (September to June), hourly, non-exempt position. Expected 15–20 hours/week with potential to increase based on school needs.

Hourly Compensation Range: $25–$30/hour

Please submit the following information through Foote’s employment website: inc.checkwritersrecruit.com/. Applications are not complete until all materials are submitted. You must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of three references

Thank you for your interest in The Foote School!