Department or Unit Name Art Collections Position Headcount 1 Position Title Student Social Media Coordinator Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $17.00 - $17.00 Pay Range Information
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On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor Jessica Bocinski Supervisor Email bocinski@chapman.edu
Desired Start Date 08/24/2026 Projected End Date 05/21/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 10 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Under the direction of the Collections Manager of the Escalette Permanent Art Collection, a unit within Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the Student Social Media Coordinator will support a wide range of communications tasks. This position will play a key role in managing and growing the Escalette Collection’s digital presence, with a focus on content creation, audience engagement, and strategic outreach. The coordinator will contribute to planning and executing social media campaigns, maintain a regular posting schedule, monitor platform performance, and assist in promoting exhibitions, events, and initiatives to both internal and external audiences. This position also includes photographing Escalette-related events and activities for use across digital platforms.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and streamline content across social media platforms (primarily Instagram and Facebook).
Maintain and manage the social media posting schedule.
Create, edit, and publish engaging written and visual content aligned with Escalette Collection’s goals.
Track analytics to assess content performance and make recommendations for improvement.
Assist in developing strategies to grow audience engagement and followership.
Monitor and respond to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner.
Capture photos during Escalette events, installations, and related activities for promotional use.
Develop meaningful collaborations with other social media accounts on campus.
Support social media engagement and live posting during events.
Ensure consistency with university brand guidelines and messaging.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented.
Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Creative thinker with the ability to generate compelling content ideas.
Basic photography skills and interest in visual storytelling.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
Desired Qualifications
Interest in, or familiarity with, contemporary art.
Interest in, or familiarity with, the Escalette Collection.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS
