Social Media Intern

Job Summary

Prosperity U is seeking a highly motivated and creative student to work up to 20 hours/week as a Social Media Intern. This role will be responsible for managing, creating, engaging with, and tracking content across all platforms. The Social Media Intern will assist in creating and executing marketing strategies to promote Prosperity U events and initiatives. This role involves managing social media content, coordinating event marketing efforts, and capturing event highlights to showcase successes. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about digital engagement. Intern will be expected to visit onsite activities to gather materials needed for communication channels, as well as attend some events in person.

Benefits of this role

Hands-on experience in social media marketing and event promotion.

Opportunity to build a professional portfolio.

Networking within Prosperity U and related communities.

Responsibilities
Social Media Management & Content Creation

Curate, draft, and schedule engaging social media content under CBHP leadership direction.

Promote upcoming events and initiatives through pre-event posts.

Capture event highlights via photography and create post-event content showcasing successes.

Actively engage with other U accounts to build relationships and build Prosperity U’s social following.

Support in the creation of digital and physical event collateral.

Event Marketing Execution

Coordinate on-campus and Epicenter marketing efforts (flyers, A-frame posters).

Support marketing campaigns for Interfaith U, Prosperity U, Theme-based communities.

Ensure timely execution of pre-event promotions, event coverage (photos/videos), and post-event summaries.

Collaborate with staff advisors to assign tasks and maintain workflow.

Other duties as assigned.

Performance Metrics

Number of social media posts per week (including event promotions and success highlights).

Weekly engagement metrics: likes, shares, and comments.

Growth in social media followers per week.

Meeting stated deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications
Strong communication and writing skills. Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). The ideal applicant would be a second or third year student who has some experience managing a public Instagram account. Basic photography, copy writing, and graphic design skills (video editing also a plus). Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

No Discrimination Statement
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Reasonable Accommodation
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu. https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security‑related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

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