Social Media Assistant (Summer Position)

UFV Student Union Society; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Social Media Assistant to enhance its online presence and engage with the student community. This full-time summer position offers the opportunity to develop and implement effective social media strategies while creating engaging content across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. The role emphasizes community engagement and inclusivity, making it perfect for individuals eager to make a positive impact on campus. Join a team dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive environment for students, where your contributions will help promote essential services and programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing social media strategies and content.
• Ability to engage with diverse student communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social media strategies for community engagement.
• Create and curate content for various social media platforms.

Skills

Social Media Strategy

Content Creation

Community Engagement

Social Media Analytics

Education

High School Diploma

Certificate in Social Media Marketing

Tools

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

LinkedIn

Job description

The University of the Fraser Valley Student Union Society (SUS) is a BC Not-For-Profit Society representing and serving UFV students. The Society manages the Student Union Building and facilitates services such as the UFV U-PASS, food services, and the student health and dental plan. SUS also provides support to an active community by organizing events, overseeing clubs and association's and providing wellness and developmental programming. As the official representative body of UFV students, our mission is to be an inclusive community that provides high-quality, accessible programs and services. We are the unified voice advocating on behalf of student interests in the UFV community, ensuring each student has opportunities to thrive.

Position: Social Media Assistant

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Thursday (30 hours per week)

Salary: $19.25 per hour

Duration: July 2, 2025 to August 29, 2025

Reporting to: Marketing & Communications Manager

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificate in Social Media Marketing or related field
  
  

Job Description:

As a Social Media Assistant for the UFV Student Union Society, you will play a vital role in enhancing our online presence, engaging with our student body, and promoting our mission of SUS. You will work closely with our Marketing and Communications Manager to develop and implement effective social media strategies that help us achieve our goals. This is a temporary full-time position over the summer, but the successful candidate may be offered part-time hours from September until December.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Community Engagement:
  
  • Develop and implement social media strategies to connect our community-based non-profit organization with our student body.
  • Create and curate content highlighting our not-for-profit organizations' work and promoting student engagement with their services and programs.
  • Support initiatives that target specific groups, such as persons with disabilities, by creating inclusive and accessible social media content.
  • Promote awareness of campus clubs and associations to foster a sense of belonging and safety among students.
  • Highlight the availability of places of worship on campus through social media.
• Content Creation:
  
  • Develop and execute content calendars for various social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
  • Create engaging written, visual, and video content that aligns with the organization's brand and messaging.
  • Utilize social media analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Community Management:
  
  • Monitor and respond to comments and messages on social media platforms in a timely and professional manner.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive online community by encouraging meaningful interactions and addressing negative comments.
    
    This is a temporary summer position (June 2, 2025 to August 30, 2025), great for anyone looking to gain experience. The dates for which are negotiable and can be renewed if agreed upon by the employee and UFV SUS. A weekly schedule will be agreed in advance with the Programs and Events Coordinator and, within reason, accommodate the employee’s academic schedule (if applicable).

We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about social media, desire to positively impact the UFV campus community, and align with our organization's mission and values.