Student Content Creator/Social Media Assistant - IE

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is seeking a Student Content Creator/Social Media Assistant for the ERiA program. This part-time role supports Ethical Reasoning in Action by producing engaging digital content and promoting campus events.

The position requires creativity, strong communication, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with ERiA staff and campus partners. Familiarity with Canva and social media platforms is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and content creation skills, including experience or interest in Canva, photography, videography, and social media marketing.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work independently, while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, brand-aligned digital content, including graphics, captions, photos, videos, and social media posts that highlight ERiA programs, events, and student experiences.
• Promote workshops, events, resources, and initiatives through social media, email communications, newsletters, and digital signage across campus.
• Manage and update ERiA's digital platforms, ensuring content is timely and accurate and responding professionally to messages and comments.
• Attend key programs and events to capture photos and videos, support event logistics, and organize digital media files.
• Collaborate with ERiA staff, faculty, students, and campus partners to identify storytelling and other content opportunities.
• Additional responsibilities include attending required meetings and training sessions, submitting timesheets by established deadlines, and completing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Canva/graphic design

Photography & videography

Social media marketing

Organization & multitasking

Team collaboration

Tools

Canva

Photo editing

Video editing

Job description

Working Title: Student Content Creator/Social Media Assistant - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: University Studies

Department: 100655 - Ethical Reasoning in Action

Pay Band:

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $15

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date:

About JMU

Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information

The Ethical Reasoning in Action (ERiA) Student Content Creator/ Social Media Assistant will support the mission of ERiA by creating and sharing content that promotes instructional programs, highlights student engagement, and increases awareness of ethical reasoning initiatives across campus. This role is responsible for managing ERiA’s digital platforms, designing promotional materials for event marketing, and supporting outreach efforts. This position requires candidates to be self-motivating, creative, detail-oriented, and interested in communicating the value of ethical and informed decision-making to JMU and beyond.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create engaging, accessible, and brand-aligned digital content, including graphics, captions, photos, videos, and social media posts that highlight Ethical Reasoning in Action programs, events, and student experiences.
• Promote workshops, events, resources, and initiatives through social media, email communications, newsletters, and digital signage across campus.
• Manage and update ERiA's digital platforms, ensuring content is timely and accurate and responding professionally to messages and comments.
• Attend key programs and events to capture photos and videos, support event logistics, and organize digital media files.
• Collaborate with ERiA staff, faculty, students, and campus partners to identify storytelling and other content opportunities.
• Additional responsibilities include attending required meetings and training sessions, submitting timesheets by established deadlines, and completing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including written, verbal, and digital communication.
• Creativity and content creation skills, including experience or interest in Canva, photography, videography, and social media marketing.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work independently, while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

Additional Posting Information

Conditions of Employment

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination.

This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: [phone].

Reasonable Accommodation

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at [phone] or [e-mail]. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.