Social Media Assistant
Closing date of opportunity: 07/12/2022 at 9am
Name or Organization: AUArts Students' Association
Contact Email: communications.sa@auarts.ca
Come Work with Us!
Our campus is always evolving at the Alberta University of the Arts, and here you’ll find yourself surrounded by the connoisseurs of Calgary’s contemporary culture. At the AUArts Students’ Association (AUArts SA), you’ll be working with a group of innovative, quirky, passionate, and hard-working creatives committed to providing AUArts’ student body with unique opportunities to enhance their sense of well-being, develop their professional skills, and establish a strong presence in the culture of the institution. Together, we continuously find ways to build on the strengths of our programs, boost our support services, and advocate for an exceptional student experience.
Be on the pulse of Calgary’s creative community and work with Alberta’s up and coming cultural innovators!
Social Media Assistant
AUArts SA is looking for a Social Media Assistant to help our Communications team manage our social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. This individual will work closely with the Communications team to schedule, produce, and post strategic brand content, and will be responsible for the day-to-day social media needs of the Association. This role will require the individual to attend AUArts SA events on campus and at partner venues in Calgary to create engaging social media content.
Employment Type: Part-time, Hourly Wage (approx. 12 hours per week)
Contract Length: August 2022 – May 2023
Hourly Pay Range: $15 - $18 per hour depending on experience
Adaptable schedule with option for remote work
Reports to Communications Coordinator
Core Objectives
Attend AUArts SA events on campus and at partner venues to engage with our audiences on our social media platforms (e.g., sharing stories, streaming live feeds, answering questions from audience members)
Create dynamic written, graphic, and video content within social media platforms
Adapt social media content for various social media feeds
Use timelines and scheduled content to create a consistent stream of new content throughout the academic year
Support the Communications team in social media campaigns to promote AUArts SA programming, events, and membership services/resources
Maintain our various social media platforms by checking for updates, engaging with audience members, and redirecting general inquiries among other social media related tasks.
Who You Are
Here at AUArts SA we’ve worked hard to develop a culture we are proud to be a part of, and if you can say yes to a few of these things you might be proud to be a part of it too…
Equity & Diversity – Are you willing to consciously create room for respectful dialogue surrounding issues of equity and diversity? Pursuing a creative life takes guts! We’ve got a diverse, spunky, progressive, and outspoken community here at AUArts, and we are always looking for ways to self-reflect and incorporate socially just practices in our workplace.
Collaboration & Empowerment – Do you believe in bringing other people up, supporting your co-workers’ success, and finding ways to work together to accomplish your goals? From start to finish we are constantly learning from each other and finding ways to practice gratitude and celebrate the victories, both big and small.
Inspiration & Innovation - Are you excited to put your ideas on the table, take the risk and try something new even if you might fail? We love a good brainstorming session and are always open to incorporating fresh ideas into our programs and services.
Qualifications and Skills
Previous experience in social media marketing, visual communications, and/or related field
Outgoing, friendly personality with strong verbal and written communication
Team player with ability to give and receive feedback, implement team strategies, and work with minimal supervision during events
Strong organizational and time management skills
Assets:
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Sharepoint
Perks
Professional development opportunities
Adaptable schedule with option for remote work
Staff appreciation events
Paid vacation and flex days
Apply Now!
Please note that this is a 9-month contract. Email your Resume/CV and a maximum 1 page cover letter in a single PDF with the subject line: YOURLASTNAME_JOBTITLE. Please ensure you specify which job you’re applying for and why you think you are a good fit for this position and within the AUArts SA team!
Interviews will take place from July 19 – July 26, 2022, with an expected start date of August 2, 2022.
Please send applications to: Robyn Mah at communications.sa@auarts.ca
Application Deadline is July 12, 2022 at 9am MST.
The AUArts Students’ Association is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. If you require any specific accommodations to be made during the interview process, please do not hesitate to include this information when submitting your application. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is open to everyone, however AUArts students and alumni will be prioritized.