Oregon State University is hiring: Teacher Education Social Media Content Creato

Position Information

Job Title: Teacher Education Social Media Content Creator

Appointment Type: Student Employee

Job Location: Bend, Oregon (OSU-Cascades)

Appointment Percent: 100%
Appointment Basis: 12 months

Pay Method: Hourly
Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date: Last working day of the month

Position Summary

We’re hiring 1 part-time Social Media Content Creator (up to 10 hours, 2-4 hours expected per week) to join the Education Programs at OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. The role supports the creative direction of our presence on TikTok, Instagram, and/or Facebook, highlighting our undergraduate and graduate teaching programs and spotlighting current students, alumni, and faculty. Content may include topics on the teaching profession and local community events. You’ll be encouraged to experiment, develop skills in content creation, social strategy, and audience engagement, and collaborate with Teacher Education faculty on ideas, strategies, and posting schedules. We’re seeking students with experience creating and curating content who are willing to conduct interviews and background research. Creativity, playfulness, and personality are encouraged — authentic student voices should shine. Priority will be given to graduate or undergraduate education students familiar with OSU-Cascades Education programs, but prior experience with these programs is not required. Pay is $20/hour.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies developed align with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as essential skills employers seek. In this position, students will learn and build career-readiness skills in the following areas: Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion, Technology, Career & Self-Development.

Position Duties

• 70% Video Production and Posting
  Create and publish 1 post per week. Use creativity, humor, and perspective to produce authentic content that resonates with prospective and current students.
• 15% Creative Brainstorming
  Regular check-ins with Teacher Education faculty via email, videoconference, and in-person meetings.
• 10% Engagement and Analytics
  Engage with followers and track analytics to learn what’s working and adjust content strategies.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by USCIS. A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

A commitment to creating inclusive content for diverse audiences; ability to work as part of a team and take creative direction; strong commitment to reliability, deadlines, and proactive idea contribution.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Experience shooting and editing videos for social media (using a phone is acceptable). Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Strong sense of trends and pop culture to drive engaging content.

Working Conditions / Schedule

Posting Number: P12464SE

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 09/25/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date: 06/15/2026

Posting Date: 09/12/2025

Full Consideration Date: —

Closing Date: 10/01/2025

Recruitment and Application Details

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:

1. Cover Letter explaining interest in the role and any relevant experience.
2. Example of a social media post.
3. Optional: Resume

For additional information please contact: Camille Pouliot at camille.pouliot@osucascades.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently attending the OSU-Cascades campus, or plan to next term?
• Yes
• No
• Not currently attending but plan to next term

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document 1 (see Special Instructions)
• Optional Documents
• Resume

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