Digital Content Creator 2025 (Work-Study)

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University is dedicated to inspiring research, leadership, and innovation that ensures clean, abundant water for the environment and all humanity. The Meadows Center fulfills its mission by integrating activities across four pillars of action in powerful ways. Our work in each of these pillars begins at Spring Lake – one of the largest artesian springs in the world – and ripples outward across Texas and beyond.

We're seeking a Digital Content Creator to support the creation of high-quality content that engages our audience, enhances our brand presence, and drives traffic to our online platforms. This role will collaborate closely with the Science Communications Team and gain practical experience in planning, managing, and writing digital content for a variety of channels (website, video production, podcasts, etc.). 

The ideal applicant will have a passion for storytelling and a strong understanding of digital marketing strategies. This role offers a great opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience and receive mentorship from experienced professionals.

Schedule

Applicants must be available to work up to 20 hours per week between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Work hours are flexible.

Qualifications

Applicants must have work-study. Experience working with CMS (content management systems) such as GATO, Squarespace, and WordPress is preferred. Applicants must have superior interpersonal skills, including dependability, responsibility, motivation, time management, organization, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to follow directions. Additionally, applicants should be able to write engaging content that is accessible to a broad audience.

Job Duties

• Participate with the Communications team to plan and implement communication projects
• Social media content creation, scheduling, and account management (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Craft messaging for a variety of platforms
• Work with the Communications Team to support the redesign of the Meadows Center’s website
• Monitor online brand presence
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Be an energetic self-starter who can take direction
• Comfortable working and collaborating with multiple departments
• Good understanding of digital marketing strategies
• Creativity and an eye for details
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a reliable method of getting to work. A Texas State Parking Pass is required if you plan to drive to work.
• Bonus points for: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop

Location

Please note our location: http://www.meadowscenter.txstate.edu/About/Contact-Us.html. Students driving their vehicles to work must have a Texas State parking permit. Students without a vehicle must have a reliable method of getting to work. 

Employee Evaluation Process

Employees will be evaluated on their work output and ethics. Employees will be required to attend all scheduled shifts unless prior communication has been made with their direct supervisor.  All employees are required to follow university policy and procedures.

Pay Rate Determination

The pay rate for this position begins at $11. Experience may result in a higher rate if deemed appropriate by the hiring team. 

Direct Supervisor 

This position is directly supervised by the Science Communications Manager. 

To apply, please be ready to upload your:

1. Resume
2. Class Schedule
3. (Optional) Portfolio/examples of work