Position Information

Requisition Number Stu04994P Home Org Name Cntr Sustainability Division Name Administrative Effectiveness Position Title Social Media Specialist Working Title (if different from Position Title) Job Summary

The Office of Sustainability seeks a Social Media Specialist to assist with crafting & managing the office’s social media efforts.

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Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
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Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

Essential Functions

The Social Media Specialist will be expected to:

gather & share campus & community sustainability news;
create original written & visual content for the office in line with accessibility standards;
collaborate on the design & implementation of communication campaigns;
utilize programs like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Adobe Express, & WordPress;
be familiar with accessibility standards for print & electronic media;
monitor & report on communication analytics; &
complete other duties as assigned.

The Social Media Specialist will work closely with the Office of Sustainability managers & staff to identify needs, project deliverables, & appropriate timelines. Potential efforts to be worked on may include:

social media management,
creation of outreach effort support materials,
special announcements crafting & distribution, &
communication campaigns.

In applying specific knowledge, skills, & talents to individual and team projects, student staff will:

help cultivate & spread an ethic & practice of sustainability;
demonstrate a commitment to inclusion & diversity;
take a leadership role in sustainability projects on campus;
serve as a liaison for the Office of Sustainability;
help with office support duties;
assist with the campus battery recycling program;
attend a weekly staff meeting;
attend all office-sponsored events; &
attend sustainability trainings & other events.

Why Work at Auburn?

Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Current Auburn University undergraduate student.
Positions are open to students from any academic discipline who will have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Workstudy students are encouraged to apply.

Expectations:

Successful candidates will be self-motivated, team-oriented, collaborative, detail-oriented, & capable of independent work.
Student staff are expected to work 15 hours per week, beginning one week before the start of the fall semester through the last week of classes for the spring semester. Student staff are NOT expected to work when classes are not in session or during finals week.
To be considered, candidates should provide a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (unofficial), and a sample of work pertinent to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Students with course experience in Communications, Marketing, &/or Business Analytics would be preferred.

Pay Rate $20.87/hour Work Hours 15 City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 01/29/2026 Closing Date 02/28/2026 Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, candidates should provide a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (unofficial), and a sample of work pertinent to the position.

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