Social Media Coordinator

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a Part-Time Social Media Coordinator in Lincoln, NE. The role uses social platforms to engage broad and diverse audiences with Sheldon’s exhibitions, collection, and programs, developing strategies to grow engagement and attract new museum stakeholders.

The position emphasizes creating relevant content across platforms, monitoring trends, and analyzing performance to meet engagement goals while supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of social media engagement experience.
• Knowledge of social media analytics and data interpretation.
• Strong writing, editing and data analysis skills; creative and trend-savvy.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to grow social media engagement for the museum.
• Create relevant content across platforms and monitor trending hashtags.
• Track analytics to measure progress toward engagement goals.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure brand consistency across channels.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Analytics

Writing & editing

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in communications/marketing PR/advertising

Tools

Social media scheduling software

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Social Media Coordinator will utilize social media platforms to engage broad and diverse constituencies with Sheldon’s exhibitions, collection, and programs. The person in this position will develop strategies to grow social media engagement, influence public perception, and attract new museum stakeholders. The social media coordinator will follow social trends to create relevant and interesting content across multiple platforms. They will monitor trending hashtags and topics, finding unique ways to integrate them into the museum brand, and track analytics to gauge success towards engagement goals.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent experience and one year of experience with social media engagement strategy and content creation. Knowledge of social media analytics. Creative mindset and ability to work with current social trends. Excellent writing, editing and data analysis skills. Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. Commitment to structural equity, inclusion, and belonging toward broad-based institutional excellence, representing a range of perspectives, thoughts, and actions. Strong cross-cultural competence. High emotional intelligence and proven ability to forge mutually respectful, trusting, and effective relationships with a diverse group of staff, volunteers, donors, artists, community leaders, and decision makers.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or advertising; equivalent education/experience considered. Proficiency with social media scheduling software.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Please call Human Resources at 402-472-3101

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Planned Hire Date: 10/31/2024

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

• * Please describe your experience with social media engagement strategy and content creation, including years of experience. (Open Ended Question)
• * Please detail your knowledge of social media analytics as well as your writing, editing and data analysis skills. (Open Ended Question)
• * Please describe your organizational, planning, and time management skills. (Open Ended Question)