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LBJSC Marketing 

Our marketing team executes the story-telling strategies for programs, events, and facilities within the scope of the LBJ Student Center as well as serving as a key collaborator with other departments on the Texas State Campus. The LBJSC Marketing Office is an in-house, departmental marketing team. We provide creative service to the LBJ Student Center and its chartered student organizations. Our creative services include branding, design, photography, video, and social media.

Position Summary: 

Talented students are sought to curate content and social media campaigns to be used in wide variety of marketing communications. The Social Media Coordinator will be expected to help create and execute content for LBJSC socials, gather analytics, and engage with our online community. The Social Media Coordinator will have the opportunity to build their own portfolio of work through this employment opportunity. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Create and plan content for LBJSC social medias.
  • Run social media campaigns that encourage student engagement.
  • Utilize Hootsuite software to plan content.
  • Helps to sustain and guide creative process.
  • Actively communicate with media and design team to complete projects. 
  • Assists in developing interview questions and writing articles for The Journal (LBJSC online blog).
  • Other duties as assigned.

Organizational and Working Relationship: 

  • Social Media Coordinator will report to the Student Manager and work closely with all marketing staff. 
  • Social Media Coordinator will not supervise any other employees. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Able to attend a new employee orientation and training.
  • Must be a registered student at Texas State University.
  • Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and take direction well.
  • Be appropriately dressed and maintain a professional and clean working atmosphere.
  • Aware of LBJSC’s brand image and voice
  • Experience with social media content planning
  • Availability in evenings and on weekends 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a creative team. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and take direction well. 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines. 
  • Organized, punctual, reliable, and have keen attention to detail. 
  • Interest in marketing, student affairs, retail, and/or social media. 
  • Experience with social media software (Hootsuite, Airtable, ContentCal, etc.) 
  • Previous experience in marketing, advertising, mass communication, public relations, or another related field. 

Employment Starting Pay Rate, Dates, and Times 

  • $10.00/hour with increase eligibility over time. Minimum one-year commitment, including summer, is required. Minimum 12 hours commitment per week scheduled Monday - Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Educational Benefits and Skills Gained 

  • Improve problem-solving skills and independently refine content and your ideas. Improve efficiency in time and project management.
  • Develop sound client communication and media presentation skills.
  • Expand personal digital media knowledge and techniques. 

Other Information 

  • Social Media Coordinator will receive regular performance appraisals each semester 
  • A condition of employment is that student employees are expected to assist in key events throughout the year. 
  • Student employees are expected to portray a positive image, both internally and externally of the Illini Union by displaying high standards of service, integrity, punctuality, politeness, and professionalism. 

*Position responsibilities may change to fit production needs