What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Work Study - Outreach & Communications Social Media Student Assistant position at University of Florida Health?
Job no: 534959
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Student Services
Department: 04030100 - SL-COUNSELING & WELLNESS CTR
The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) seeks a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Social Media Assistant to join the Outreach & Communications Circle (OCC). This student assistant position offers an opportunity to gain hands- on experience in social media management, content creation, and digital outreach, all while supporting mental health awareness at the University of Florida. You will collaborate directly with the Social Media Manager and other members of the OCC to help elevate the CWC's digital presence and outreach efforts.
Responsibilities include:Observe and report on current social media trends
Monitor social media platforms for conversations regarding student mental health and the Counseling and Wellness Center.
Brainstorm and suggest content ideas to support CWCʼs content calendar.
Assist in survey creation and migration of data from surveys into the social media planner.
Manage and catalog digital media files (photos, videos, graphics) on department drives and Google Drive.
Collaborate with individuals outside the OCC who opt to participate in digital outreach projects, such as CWC counseling staff, AWARE Ambassadors, and UF students/faculty/staff.
Attend virtual and in-person outreach events to document and report on the experience. This may involve taking pictures, writing reviews, and distributing content for promotional purposes.
Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the OCC team via email and Microsoft Teams.
Perform other similar duties as directed by members of the OCC.
Expected Salary:$14/hour
Minimum Requirements:Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Commitment to the CWC Outreach & Communications Circle for at least one year.
Ability to work both remotely and on-campus as needed.
Access to a personal computer/laptop and a reliable internet connection.
Weekly availability to meet directly with the Social Media Manager.
Active user experience on social media, Instagram specifically. Preferred Qualifications:Willingness to appear in photo and video content.
Familiarity with Canva for graphic design and basic video editing.
Passion for mental health and wellness.
Ability to perform physical tasks, such as carrying or moving outreach materials, if needed.
Positive, friendly, and professional attitude.
Reliable with excellent follow-through on tasks. Special Instructions to Applicants:Please send your resume and letter of interest to the portal along with a short written statement (no less than 200 words) sharing your personal favorite social media post from our main Instagram account (@ufcwc). There are no wrong answers – your perspective is welcomed! Discuss your chosen post and share why you felt the way you did.
If you have any questions, please email Dr. Ebony Okafor ebony01@ufl.edu
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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