The Admissions office seeks a dynamic, creative, flexible admissions communications intern. The intern will help develop a consistent online voice for the Admissions office as well as a relevant and engaging online presence. Responsibilities occur independently in a flexible manner with supervision and guidance from Admissions staff. Time commitment may vary based on needs and time of year; 5-8 hours per week on average.
This position is compensated at the Level B rate on the Midd student wage scale: $14.95 per hour.
Core Responsibilities:
- Work with the communications team within the Admissions office to strategize, coordinate, and execute communications.
- Produce digital content (photos, video, text) that enhances affinity for and knowledge of Middlebury, shares community success, and highlights the student experience.
- Manage the Instagram account for admitted students from December through May, including (but not limited to):
- Create posts introducing members of the admitted class to account followers (other admitted students)
- Produce content that generates discussion and community-building amongst admitted students
- Moderate student activity and engagement with the account, including regularly checking direct messages and monitoring comments under posts
- Attend campus and community events to be featured in admissions social content (occasionally occurring outside of standard office hours).
- Compile, process, and evaluate analytics from Admissions’ social media.
- Must handle confidential materials with discretion.
- Assist with additional duties as they arise.
Requirements
- Work experience with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, etc).
- Experience working in a professional environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in video/film production, video editing, photography, photo editing, and basic graphic design is preferred.