STUDENT-LGBTQ Center Student Coordinator for Digital Content

Ithaca College; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious institution in New York seeks a student for a role focused on graphic design and social media engagement for the LGBTQ Center. Candidates should possess strong graphic design skills, be familiar with various social media platforms, and be dedicated to fostering inclusivity. Responsibilities include creating promotional graphics, managing social media, and supporting LGBTQ Center events. The position offers $16/hour for 6 hours per week, training required at semester start.

Qualifications

• Must have strong graphic design skills; video production skills preferred.
• Must have experience with graphic design and flyer-making software.
• Must have experience working with Instagram and other social media platforms.
• Must maintain confidentiality with Center documents and communications.

Responsibilities

• Create digital graphics for social media to promote LGBTQ Center events.
• Develop a social media engagement plan each semester.
• Provide support for LGBTQ Center events and greet visitors.
• Work 6 hours a week including staff meetings.

Skills

Graphic design skills

Video production skills

Experience with graphic design software

Social media engagement strategies

Education

Enrolled as a student at Ithaca College

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Instagram

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create digital graphics for social media and printed flyers to promote LGBTQ Center events and resources.
• Help the Center plan and/or create video content for social media and our website.
• Manage creative projects according to established timelines and accessibility standards.
• Demonstrate ability or willingness to communicate proactively with supervisors and peers.
• Develop a social media engagement plan each semester, including program advertisement, educational and informational postings, and LGBTQ+ awareness day/week/month observations.
• Provide support for LGBTQ Center events.
• Greet visitors to the LGBTQ Center and actively foster a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Provide general office support and maintenance of the Center.
• Provide peer-to-peer support and referrals for students who need resources.
• Work 6 hours a week for the LGBTQ Center, which includes weekly one-hour staff meetings and weekly half-hour supervisor meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have strong graphic design skills; video production skills preferred
• Must have experience working with one or more graphic design and flyer-making software programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, etc.); willingness to learn new tools.
• Must have experience working with Instagram and a willingness to learn other social media platforms; experience creating engagement strategies preferred
• Must be available for staff training at the beginning of each semester employed (the weekend before classes start), which will be compensated
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of historically marginalized students’ experiences and needs
• Must always carry oneself as a representative of the LGBTQ Center, a student leader, and a role model for one’s communities and Ithaca College
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality with Center documents, meetings, conversations, and visitors
• Must be enrolled as a student at Ithaca College
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must be in good academic standing for the term prior to starting and during the entire period of employment

COMPENSATION

• Starting pay for this position is $16.00 an hour.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY

Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach the following: (1) an updated resume and (2) a document (PDF or Word) that includes your name and provides short answers (no more than 150 words each) to the following two questions:

• Why are you interested in supporting inclusive community building on campus?
• What specific experiences, skills, and/or interests do you have that align with this position’s responsibilities and qualifications?

Application deadline is March 31, 2026, by midnight. Interviews will occur as applications are submitted.

Assistance with writing or editing your resume or short-answer document can be found through the Center for Career Exploration and Development at [phone], [e-mail], or 101 Muller Center.

Questions about online applications should be directed to Student Employment at [e-mail]. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Questions about the position itself should be directed to the Hiring Manager, LGBTQ Center Pride Fellow Cefari Langford, at [e-mail]

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.