Marketing Intern/Student Assistant Returning

Student Employee; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal plan provided

Job summary

Auxiliary Services - Dining & College Store is seeking a Social Media Intern/Student Assistant for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. This part-time internship supports marketing to students and families and focuses on capturing dining experiences, merch, and campus activities for social channels.

You will produce four reels and two photo posts weekly, allocate hours to shoot content, build a student network, plan campaigns in Notion, and meet weekly with the Marketing and Web Coordinator to ensure

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, creativity and ability to think outside the box.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Relevant major OR career interest.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content creation, CapCut, Notion, industry trends.
• Have their own computer and phone to use during internship.
• Professional awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post 4 reels and 2 photo posts per week.
• Dedicate 2-3 hours weekly to capturing photos and videos.
• Build and maintain a network of students who are interested in being featured in social media content.
• Develop and execute innovative promotional campaigns aimed at increasing the Instagram visibility and enhancing student engagement on social media platforms as well as other promotional materials related to Auxiliary Services.
• Use Notion to manage a social media calendar, scheduling posts and ensuring timely delivery of promotional materials and event updates.
• Have one 30-minute meeting every week with the Marketing and Web Coordinator (supervisor) to track progress, align on content strategies, and ensure consistency across platforms.
• Attend a one 1-hour staff meeting every week.
• Attend 2 hours work session every week.
• Stay current with trends on Instagram and TikTok to generate trending ideas and incorporate popular sounds and formats into social media content.
• Be prepared to take on other responsibilities as they arise.

Job description

Part-time

Important: This application is only for students returning to their Marketing Intern position with Auxiliary Services. If you were not previously employed in this role during the last semester, please do not complete this application.

Auxiliary Services is seeking an engaged sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student to support marketing and communication to students and families. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, creativity and ability to think outside the box.

Job title

Social Media Intern/Student Assistant (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027)

Employer

Auxiliary Services - Dining & College Store

Position type

Internship/Student Assistantship

Hours

10-15 hours per week

Duration

13-15 weeks

Site Supervisor

Andjela Djapa, Marketing and Web Coordinator

Compensation

Pay: $16.00/hour

Meal Plan: For students without a meal plan, a Block 50 meal plan is provided. These are meant to be used to create videos and photos in case props are needed. If one is on a meal plan, adjustments may be made to accommodate needs.

Position Overview

We are looking for dynamic, creative, and motivated Social Media Interns to join our Campus Auxiliary Services team! As a Social Media Intern, you will play a key role in capturing the dining experience across our campus dining halls, catering services, retail dining locations, and help promote the merch in our college stores. You will work closely with your supervisors to develop engaging and informative content that highlights student experiences, nutrition, food offerings, clothes, etc. This is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in social media marketing and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post 4 reels and 2 photo posts per week.
• Dedicate 2-3 hours weekly to capturing photos and videos. Content should include a mix of both vertical and horizontal formats, focusing on different themes each week (e.g., food highlights, nutrition, student engagement).
• Build and maintain a network of students who are interested in being featured in social media content. Actively engage with your peers to grow this list through outreach and networking.
• Develop and execute innovative promotional campaigns aimed at increasing the Instagram visibility and enhancing student engagement on social media platforms as well as other promotional materials related to Auxiliary Services.
• Use Notion to manage a social media calendar, scheduling posts and ensuring timely delivery of promotional materials and event updates.
• Have one 30-minute meeting every week with the Marketing and Web Coordinator (supervisor) to track progress, align on content strategies, and ensure consistency across platforms.
• Attend a one 1-hour staff meeting every week.
• Attend 2 hours work session every week.
• Stay current with trends on Instagram and TikTok to generate trending ideas and incorporate popular sounds and formats into social media content.
• Be prepared to take on other responsibilities as they arise. Flexibility is key as the internship evolves and new tasks or projects may emerge.

Key NACE Competencies focused on in this role

Communication

Critical Thinking

Equity & Inclusion

For questions about this role, please email Andjela Djapa at [e-mail].

Requirements

• Strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, creativity and ability to think outside the box.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Relevant major OR career interest.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content creation, CapCut, Notion, industry trends.
• Have their own computer and phone to use during the duration of internship.
• Professional awareness.