Admissions Communication Intern (AY 26-27 901454)
At a glance
Junior Communications role at Middlebury College. Middlebury · part-time.
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What you'll do
- Plan and deliver communications with the Admissions communications team to keep its online voice consistent and engaging
- Create photo, video and written content that showcases student experiences, community achievements and Middlebury
- Run the admitted-student Instagram account from December through May, posting introductions and encouraging interaction
- Check messages and comments, moderate student activity, and review social media performance data
- Attend campus and community events for admissions content, and handle confidential materials carefully
What you bring
- You have work experience using social platforms such as Instagram, TikTok or Facebook
- You have worked in a professional setting and communicate well in writing and conversation
Who this fits
This part-time role averages five to eight hours weekly, with the schedule shifting as needs change through the year. You’ll work independently with guidance from Admissions staff, and some events may take place outside standard office hours.
From the employer
The Admissions office seeks a dynamic, creative, flexible admissions communications intern. The intern will help develop a consistent online voice for the Admissions office as well as a relevant and engaging online presence. Responsibilities occur independently in a flexible manner with supervision and guidance from Admissions staff. Time commitment may vary based on needs and time of year; 5-8 hours per week on average.
This position is compensated at the Level B rate on the Midd student wage scale: $14.95 per hour.
Core Responsibilities:
- Work with the communications team within the Admissions office to strategize, coordinate, and execute communications.
- Produce digital content (photos, video, text) that enhances affinity for and knowledge of Middlebury, shares community success, and highlights the student experience.
- Manage the Instagram account for admitted students from December through May, including (but not limited to):
- Create posts introducing members of the admitted class to account followers (other admitted students)
- Produce content that generates discussion and community-building amongst admitted students
- Moderate student activity and engagement with the account, including regularly checking direct messages and monitoring comments under posts
- Attend campus and community events to be featured in admissions social content (occasionally occurring outside of standard office hours).
- Compile, process, and evaluate analytics from Admissions’ social media.
- Must handle confidential materials with discretion.
- Assist with additional duties as they arise.
Requirements
- Work experience with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, etc).
- Experience working in a professional environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in video/film production, video editing, photography, photo editing, and basic graphic design is preferred.
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