Student Coordinator for Digital Communications and Social Media
Hiring for Fall 2026
Position Description:
The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life’s Student Coordinator for Digital Communications and Social Media supports the promotion of ORSL events, services, and offerings, with a focus on Intercom announcements, and event promotion through platforms like IC Engage, as well as social media publicity and engagement. This role will also provide event support, engage with chapel visitors, and connect students with resources both within Muller Chapel and across campus.
Responsibilities:
- Take primary responsibility for promoting ORSL related events through Engage and by emailing campus partners;
- Develop a social media engagement plan each semester, including program advertisement and educational and informational postings;
- Take primary responsibility for promoting ORSL related events including on the ORSL social media platforms and sharing with other groups’ social media accounts;
- In conjunction with the ORSL Director, create & update flyers, posters, and other forms of publicity for ORSL events;
- Communicate with affiliated groups, IC departments, and Ithaca community partners to cross promote events relevant to the religious and spiritual life at IC;
- Provide support for ORSL events as needed;
- Greet visitors to Muller Chapel and actively foster a welcoming, inclusive environment;
- Provide general office support and maintenance of the chapel;
- Provide peer-to-peer support and referrals for students who need resources;
- Work up to ten hours a week at Muller Chapel;
Qualifications:
- Must have experience working with one or more graphic design and flyer-making software programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, etc.);
- Must have experience working with various social media platforms, especially Instagram; experience creating engagement strategies preferred;
- Must have weekly availability including evenings and weekends, as needed;
- Must be available for (1) staff training at the beginning of the Fall/Spring semesters, (2) weekly hour-long staff meetings and (3) biweekly half-hour one-on-one meetings with the ORSL Director, (4) regular Muller Chapel office shifts, and (5) supporting and attending Muller Chapel and ORSL Events, as needed. These meetings and hours are arranged in conjunction with student staff schedules;
- Must have a passion for and understanding of the mission, vision, and values of the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and Muller Chapel. Employment decisions are made without regard to a student’s personal, religious, or spiritual beliefs or values;
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality with Muller Chapel documents, meetings, conversations, and visitors;
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5;
- Must be enrolled as a student at Ithaca College and in good academic standing for the term prior to starting and during the entire period of employment.
Compensation:
Starting pay for this position in $16:15 per hour per the Ithaca College Student Employment Compensation Matrix
Hiring Manager: Lauren Kelly Benson
About Us
Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.
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.
It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.
In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.
For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at
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