Job Opportunity! Social Networking and Web Content Developer for Campus Rec

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Check out the opportunity to develop your writing skills and muse on the importance of being inter-connected. I would say that the typical design student in our department is incredibly qualified for this position. This is part of a really interesting trend of big companies hiring fresh young people to get them connected with their communities in new ways. Read an article here about non-profits embracing social media.

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Social Networking and Web Content Developer for Campus Rec

This position is an important branch of the CREC marketing team and requires someone with cutting edge initiative.  For example, we are constantly moving forward with the concept of using less paper, utilizing more interactive forms of communication, and changing traditional forms of media into more efficient structures.    

• 6-10 hours/week • $8.40/hour - (1 position available) - Students Only

All details are after the jump.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·        Update Departmental Website Content
·        Develop and maintain a schedule of events for the home page (changes weekly/biweekly depending on demand)
·        Update and manage syndicated content (events/news/profiles/etc)
·        Be proactive in gathering new material for all web sources connected to Campus Rec
·        Manage various forms of networking attached to the main website
·        Create and refresh social networking sources (facebook/twitter/youtube/etc)
·        Collaborate with the marketing team to initiate social networking invitations
·        Produce photo and video information for and about Campus Rec programs
·        Contribute/aid in overall marketing efforts
·        Schedule weekly/biweekly meetings with program coordinators
·        Attend weekly or bi weekly marketing meetings
·        Email weekly updates to marketing coordinator
·        Maintain email account with a 24 hour response to staff inquiries
·        Attend all-staff meetings/trainings when necessary
EXPECTATIONS
·        Ability to monitor multiple channels of web communication
·        Invested interest in expanding all forms of web and electronic marketing
·        Ability to write clearly and proofread accurately
·        Hold regularly scheduled office hours
·        Ability to work with a largely diverse group  

TYPICAL WORKING HOURS
Typically office hours are open from 9am – 4pm Monday through Friday.  Office hours will be constructed by term with the input and preference of all members of the marketing team and department needs.   Office hours will be decided at the end of each term for the following term preferably at the marketing meeting.   This position, due do its nature, may require work from events or home or at other random times for social marketing. 

WORKING CONDITIONS
·        Office environment
·        Friendly disposition
·        Name tag required
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
·        Maintain minimum enrollment (6 credits for undergraduates, 5 credits for graduate) for three out of four terms in the year
·        Minimum 2.0 (3.0 for graduate) grade point average and maintain good academic standing throughout employment
·        Commitment to Campus Rec’s mission statement
·        Demonstrated knowledge of facebook/twitter/youtube (or similar)
·        Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely with accurate spelling and punctuation
·        Positive attitude
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
·        Experience and knowledge with html code and/or drupal
·        Thorough understanding of various forms of social networking
·        Ability to work with and manipulate web layouts and design
·        Specific knowledge managing twitter and facebook accounts
·        Ability to produce videos for youtube (or similar) and/or use photos for outreach
 
TO APPLY
 
1.      Complete the application and a one page cover letter describing your interest in the open position and any related experience.  See http://www.pdx.edu/careers/cover_letters.html for tips on how to write your cover letter.                            
2.      Email application and cover letter (and supplemental materials) to crecjobs@pdx.edu with the subject line Application for Web and Network Distributor – last name. 
3.      You will receive a confirmation email that we have received your application within one week of receipt.
 
If you need accommodations in filling out this application, please contact the Campus Rec office manager at 503-725-2943 or joellek@pdx.edu
 
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:   Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. --