Casual Hourly - Temporary- Social media coordinator

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); Remote; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking a social media coordinator to assist the social media manager with administrative and community management needs for Princeton's flagship social media channels. The position offers 10-15 hours per week, mainly during weekdays, with occasional night and weekend assignments and can be done in person or fully remote.

The role carries an hourly rate of $35-45/hr, with the University noting the posted salary range and pro-rating for part-time roles.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, proofreading and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of social media channels including Bluesky, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.
• Active user and fluent in social media best practices; experience managing social media for higher education, brand or nonprofit.
• Familiarity with Sprout Social scheduling tool.
• Creative problem-solver able to work nimbly in a deadline-oriented manner.
• Highly detailed and organized.
• Flexible and open to feedback and revisions.
• Passion for community building and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Draft content for Princeton’s Bluesky, Facebook and X accounts.
• Using Sprout Social, review incoming messages and comments across Princeton's social media channels and respond as appropriate or flag to manager for further actions.
• Approve members in Princeton Parents Facebook group.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Proofreading

Verbal communication

Social media knowledge

Community building

Detail oriented

Flexible to schedule

Tools

Sprout Social

Job description

Overview

The Office of Communications seeks a social media coordinator to assist the social media manager with administrative and community management needs for Princeton's flagship social media channels. The casual hourly coordinator will work 10-15 hours most weeks, mainly during the week with occasional night and weekend assignments. This position can accomodate in person or fully remote work.

The hourly rate for this role is $35-45/hr.

Responsibilities

• Draft content for Princeton’s Bluesky, Facebook and X accounts.
• Using Sprout Social, review incoming messages and comments across Princeton's social media channels and respond as appropriate or flag to manager for further actions.
• Approve members in Princeton Parents Facebook group.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, proofreading, and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of social media channels including Bluesky, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Active user and fluent in social media best practices; experience managing social media. channels for a higher education, brand or nonprofit.
• Familiarity with social media scheduling tool, Sprout Social.
• Creative problem-solver able to work nimbly in a deadline-oriented manner.
• Highly detailed and organized.
• Flexible and open to feedback and revisions.
• Passion for community building and customer service.
• Available to work nights and weekends occasionally.
• Competent computer skills.Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

0.00

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

No

Probationary Period

N/A

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

Salary Range

$15.92 Minimum Hourly Rate

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