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**Requisition Number** PRN16145N

**Job Title** UU Student - Other

**Working Title** Social Media Intern

**Job Grade** SJ

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 10-15 hours/week

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

10-15 hours during the Monday-Friday work week.

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 00158 - Coll of Architect & Plan-Dean

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $15.00/hour

**Close Date** 10/15/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Social media intern is responsible for a broad range of communications designed to cultivate interest from current and prospective students, alumni, and community partners. Under the direction of CA+P Assist. Director of Communications, the intern will manage social media platforms (Instagram and unit-specific program’s website), create campaigns, design posts, cover events, and write digital content for the respective channels within the unit. This role is for the full academic year.

Responsibilities

+ Design and maintain a weekly content calendar with audiovisual pieces, utilizing ideas and resources from various sources: websites, digital and print media, in-person events, classes, informational materials, and news releases

+ Write creative content (e.g., stories and captions), adhering to required branding guidelines and templates

+ Monitor social media channels and respond to users in coordination with the CA+P’s Communications

+ Take pictures and cover activities on campus

+ Create reels for social media channels

+ May perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

This job posting is only available to University of Utah students.

The applicant must possess excellent writing, editing, and communication skills; familiarity with various computer software and social media platforms; demonstrated ability to create graphics and videos; ability to work individually and in a team setting; be responsible and attentive to details.

Experience managing social media channels and design software etc.. (Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva) is required.

Preferences

Currently enrolled University of Utah student in the College of Architecture + Planning, Communication, Arts, or a related field.

Special Instructions Summary

Please submit a cover letter (1 pg max) answering the following questions:

1. How have you utilized social media and what were the outcomes?

2. What skills or experiences do you have that will support you in this role?

3. Choosing one of our units ( MDD , Arch, Planning, Games), what new ideas would you propose to enhance their social media engagement?

Please submit a digital portfolio:

Include samples of your design skills and relevant caption writing skills. Instagram links and writing examples are welcomed.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.

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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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