Social Media Manager - Independent Contractor - Part Time

SUMMARY Avon Old Farms School is seeking a creative, organized, and highly collaborative Social Media Manager to oversee and grow our athletics social media presence. This role will manage seven official Avon Old Farms athletics social media accounts, producing engaging content that highlights our teams, athletes, coaches, and game‑day energy. Location: Avon, CT (Hybrid – On‑Campus + Remote Flexibility) Job Type: Independent Contractor – Part‑Time (August through May) Start Date: ASAP Salary Range: $25,000.00 to $35,000.00 Annually RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and maintain content calendars for seven Avon Old Farms athletics social media accounts Coordinate directly with coaches, captains, and athletic administrators to stay current on schedules, storylines, and highlights Game‑Day Coverage & Content Produce and publish game‑related graphics and posts, including: Schedule graphics Game‑day graphics Score updates Final score recaps Highlight posts and post‑game storytelling Attend home games and selected away games to capture real‑time content (photo/video clips, short interviews, team moments, crowd energy) Deliver quick‑turn content during and immediately after games Creative Storytelling & Team Culture Content Develop fun, trending content that highlights: Team culture and personality Traditions and rivalries Capture and edit short‑form video content optimized for Instagram Reels, TikTok‑style formats, and Stories Student Sports Media Collaboration Collaborate with Avon’s student sports media group in the afternoons (as needed) Support students in content creation, planning, and execution Help build a consistent and professional athletics content pipeline Coordination & Brand Alignment Meet regularly on campus with coaches, team leaders, athletic directors, and the marketing director to ensure content aligns with Avon Old Farms School’s brand voice, visual identity, and community values Maintain an organized digital workflow for assets, templates, and content archives QUALIFICATIONS 2–5 years of experience managing social media accounts, preferably in education or athletics Strong photography and videography skills, including editing proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Experience creating short‑form video content optimized for Instagram and similar platforms Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for event coverage #J-18808-Ljbffr