SOREC Social Media Intern

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

SOREC Social Media Intern

Appointment Type

Student Employee

Job Location

Central Point

Position Appointment Percent

Appointment Basis

Pay Method

Hourly

Pay Period

16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate

14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate

21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) SOREC Social Media Intern position for the Southern Oregon Experimental Station at Oregon State University (OSU).

Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center (SOREC) seeks an enthusiastic student to support the creation of visual and written content for our presence across the web, social media, and for in person events. This position focuses on helping to build an evergreen and responsive library to help support outreach and marketing to rebuild and grow awareness of SOREC as a local resource for agricultural industry as a unit conducting cutting edge research, providing learning opportunities and resources for industry professionals, and supporting Southern Oregon's agricultural industry through events and outreach.

This position involves communications design and storytelling in a diverse media landscape that includes social media posts, print media, newsletters and video using Adobe design tools, Drupal web content management system, and varied social media platforms.

Position Duties

Social media and web content creation

• Create content to support a robust social media presence for outreach to the general public and industry professionals across LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube
• Design within brand standards for College of Agricultural Sciences and SOREC sub-branding, including the use of design templates
• Align content creation with the unit's current content marketing plan and strategy
• Capture photography and video to support SOREC media library for current and future use, including photography of fieldwork in inclement and varied weather
• Draft captions, newsletter content, and other writing to be used as part of marketing and outreach campaigns
• Analyze social media successes and opportunities via detailed analytics and assemble monthly reports
• Assist with keeping the SOREC website up-to-date using Drupal CMS with current links, copy, and other content as needed

Assist with events and coordinate event planning

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here :

High School student : Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program

Additional Required Qualifications

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P11709SE

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

03 / 31 / 2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

06 / 30 / 2025

Posting Date

01 / 02 / 2025

Full Consideration Date

01 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date

02 / 07 / 2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified / eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents :

For additional information please contact : Kate Lundquist at lundquka@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note : All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

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