Overview
Position Information
The
Office of Sustainability
seeks a Social Media Specialist to assist with crafting and managing the office’s social media efforts.
Why Work at Auburn? Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
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
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
Benefits & Work Environment
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.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Current Auburn University undergraduate student
Open to students from any academic discipline who will have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Work-study students are encouraged to apply
Expectations
Successful candidates will be self-motivated, team-oriented, collaborative, detail-oriented, and capable of independent work
Student staff are expected to work 15 hours per week, from 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, and/or Business Analytics would be preferred
Pay & Schedule Pay Rate: $20.87/hour
Work Hours: 15
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Posting & Compliance 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.
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.
Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/58071
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The
Office of Sustainability
seeks a Social Media Specialist to assist with crafting and managing the office’s social media efforts.
Why Work at Auburn? Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
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
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
Benefits & Work Environment
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.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Current Auburn University undergraduate student
Open to students from any academic discipline who will have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Work-study students are encouraged to apply
Expectations
Successful candidates will be self-motivated, team-oriented, collaborative, detail-oriented, and capable of independent work
Student staff are expected to work 15 hours per week, from 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, and/or Business Analytics would be preferred
Pay & Schedule Pay Rate: $20.87/hour
Work Hours: 15
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Posting & Compliance 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.
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.
Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/58071
#J-18808-Ljbffr