DEADLINE EXTENDED: Undergraduate Student Worker
The Center for the Study of Women (CSW) has an opening for a part-time social media student worker. In collaboration with CSW staff and student workers, this position will be responsible for using the center’s social media accounts to advertise the center’s events/programs, post educational materials and resources, and monitor all digital communications. This position will report to CSW’s Outreach and Media Coordinator.
Location
Remote work with potentially one day of in-person, on-campus work at 1500 Public Affairs Building per week
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the creation and implementation of the center’s social media strategy
- Plan and maintain the center’s monthly social media strategy
- Promote the center’s events and programs through social media and print flyers, when applicable
- In collaboration with the graphic design student worker, create content for the center’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter)
- Monitor and moderate the center’s social media communications
- In collaboration with the graphic design student worker, maintain the center’s visual and branding guidelines
- Review and present on quarterly social media analytics
- Attend weekly staff meetings
- Attend weekly check-in meeting with direct supervisor
- Assist in other various administrative and other duties as assigned
Minimum Job Qualifications
- Knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of intersectional feminism theory and practice and the relevant online communities
- Proficiency using Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Proficiency using Canva to create print and web graphics, flyers, and other promotional materials
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to conceptualize and implement projects
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Must be at least a part-time student and in good academic standing for the term prior to selection and during entire period of employment
- Ability to follow instructions and to accept and apply constructive criticism with a positive attitude to improve performance
Ideal candidate has at least two more years remaining at UCLA (students graduating in June 2022 will not be considered).
These additional skills are a plus but not required (also looking for quick learners willing to learn these skills through CSW mentorship): experience with WordPress, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and film editing/production software (i.e., Premier Pro). Indicate all additional skills on resume/cover letter.
At CSW, we have created a team where each member enjoys contributing to the CSW mission. We provide a welcoming work environment that allows students to grow and enhance their resume, which will help when entering the work force.
Normal hours of operation are 9am-5pm. These positions are eligible for telecommute/remote work. CSW provides flexibility with the work schedule, but we may need the student (when their schedule permits) to staff periodic events that can sometimes end after 5pm. Major 2021-22 events include Thinking Gender 2022 and the annual Awards Reception. For more information on CSW’s events, visit the events page.
Application Materials
- Brief cover letter addressing why you want to work at CSW and what makes you qualified to do so
- Resume
- Three examples of social media posts that you have created for yourself, another employer, or that you would create for CSW
- Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 work study funding amount (if applicable)
- Ideal start date
- Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 availability
- Number of hours you are willing to work each week (approximate hours per week for each student is 8-12 hours)
Deadline to apply: Sunday, November 21, 2021
How to apply:
Email application to CSW Management Services Officer, Rosa Chung, at rosa@women.ucla.edu.
Interviews will be conducted prior to Winter Closure.
For questions, please email rosa@women.ucla.edu.
