Social Media Coordinator

Washington Intern Student Housing (WISH); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Intern Student Housing (WISH) is seeking a part-time Social Media Coordinator to support its online presence in Washington, DC. The role focuses on creating and scheduling engaging content for student audiences, monitoring channels, and assisting with campaigns and content gathering from events.

The position requires on-site work in DC, collaboration with staff to promote programs, and comfort capturing photos and videos at activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to create engaging social media content tailored to student and academic audiences.
• Skills in social media marketing and digital marketing to support brand awareness and program promotion.
• Strong communication for clear, inclusive, and professional interaction across online channels.
• Familiarity with major platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn) and basic analytics tools.
• Attention to detail, time management, and ability to prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Comfort working on-site in Washington, D.C., including capturing photos/videos at events and student activities.
• Relevant coursework or experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field is preferred.
• Interest in higher education, internships, student life, or residential programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media content across platforms in line with brand voice.
• Monitor channels, respond to comments and messages or route inquiries appropriately.
• Collaborate with staff to promote events and programs, gathering content from activities.
• Assist with basic digital marketing campaigns and analytics reporting.
• Support website updates, email campaigns, and other communications initiatives as needed.

Skills

Content creation

Copywriting for student audiences

Social media marketing

Digital marketing

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

On-site work in DC

Job description

Company Description Washington Intern Student Housing (WISH) is a leading provider of intern housing and residential life services in Washington, D.C., offering students an immersive and supportive internship experience. WISH manages one of the largest portfolios of fully furnished row houses, townhomes, and apartments in the nation’s capital, creating safe, active student communities year-round. The organization partners with colleges and universities to provide housing and the Washington Intern Study Experience (WiSE), an integrated program combining academic credit, internships, networking, and community. Interns benefit from free weekly activities, access to a national alumni network of more than 30,000 former students, and ongoing mentorship focused on both career development and navigating D.C. life. WISH emphasizes affordability, ease of enrollment, and a life-changing experience for students pursuing internships in Washington, D.C.

Role Description The Social Media Coordinator is a part-time, on-site role based in Washington, D.C., responsible for supporting WISH’s online presence and engagement with current and prospective interns, partners, and alumni. This role involves creating and scheduling social media content across platforms, including posts, stories, and short-form video, aligned with WISH’s brand voice and messaging. The coordinator will monitor channels for comments and messages, respond or route inquiries appropriately, and help foster a welcoming and informative online community. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with staff to promote events and programs, gathering content from activities and resident experiences, and assisting with basic digital marketing campaigns and analytics reporting. The role may also support website updates, email campaigns, and other communication initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to create engaging Social Media Content Creation and Writing tailored to student and academic audiences.
• Skills in Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing to support brand awareness and program promotion.
• Strong Communication skills for clear, inclusive, and professional interaction across online channels.
• Familiarity with major social platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn) and basic analytics tools.
• Attention to detail, time management, and ability to prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Comfort working on-site in Washington, D.C., including capturing photos/videos at events and student activities.
• Relevant coursework or experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field is preferred.
• Interest in higher education, internships, student life, or residential programs is a plus.