Provo MTC Social Media Specialist (Part-Time)

Provo MTC Social Media Specialist (Part-Time)
Provo, UT, United States (No Local)

Job Description
This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. Social media specialists are entry-level, individual contributors to the Missionary Training Center social media accounts by creating engaging, mission-aligned content, and assisting with moderation and performance evaluation. Ideal for college students interested in social media, communications, marketing, or digital storytelling who want real-world experience in content creation, analytics, and working within a structured approval environment. Reports to Curriculum Manager.

This is an on-site (Provo Missionary Training Center), 1-year fixed-term part-time position working up to 20 hours per week. Student-friendly schedule offers some flexibility around classes.

Responsibilities

Create and edit social media content (photographs, short videos, stories, captions) for official MTC social media accounts

Revise content based on feedback from supervisors and stakeholders

Assist with content planning and account strategy

Prepare posts for approval and scheduling

Monitor analytics and performance trends in Meta Business Suite

Help prepare simple performance summaries and insights

Support comment moderation and inbox responses as needed

Assist with additional communication or content projects as needed

Required Qualifications

Experience managing at least one social media account

Basic skills in video editing and photography

Familiarity with Meta platforms and basic analytics

Ability to learn new platforms for content editing and project management

Strong written and verbal professional communication skills

Ability to manage projects and deadlines

Ability to follow brand, content, approval guidelines, defined processes, and receive direction

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate virtually, give and receive feedback, and work effectively amid change, ambiguity, and pressure

High School Diploma or equivalent

Maintain current temple recommend

Ability to meet basic physical requirements including prolonged sitting and computer use as well as filming missionaries

Preferred Qualifications

Missionary service for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Coursework or interest in communications, marketing, advertising, media, design, or related fields

Experience with Adobe tools

Experience serving as a social media manager or leader for a club, organization, or cause

Experience creating short-form content

Application Requirements

Please submit a resume with links to social media accounts managed or a creative portfolio (class projects welcome)

What You’ll Gain

Professional experience managing high-visibility social media accounts

Exposure to analytics, strategy, and stakeholder review processes

Mentorship from experienced communications professionals

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

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