Student Worker - Marketing and Social Media Intern - BC

Description

Job Title: Student Worker - Marketing and Social Media Intern - BC

Job Classification: Marketing and Communications, Student

Department: Mayborn Museum

Hiring Manager: Molly Noah

Contact: [email protected]

Work Schedule: 12 hours a week any weekday from 8-5 PM

Desired Length of Employment: Spring semester

Pay Rate: $10/hr

Job Description

The Mayborn Museum is seeking a creative Social Media Intern to join our Marketing team! This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media management and content creation for a dynamic natural history museum. You’ll play an exciting role in supporting the museum's voice across our social media channels, with a focus on crafting engaging content and fostering community interactions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Community Management: Monitor and engage with our online community. This could involve answering questions about our T. rex and other exhibits, helping visitors choose which program to attend, or replying to natural history jokes with the perfect meme. Research and Reporting: Stay on top of social media trends and conversations, and provide weekly reports on themes and trends observed online. Your insights will inform our content strategy and help us plan future content.
• Content Creation: Assist in the development and crafting of social media content that highlights the museum's exhibits, collections, and educational programs. This includes creating posts for Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the museum’s Marketing team to brainstorm and coordinate content that spark curiosity. This includes assisting with newsletters, blog posts, and other digital content.
• Content Scheduling: Assist the Marketing Coordinator in writing, scheduling, and publishing social media posts. You may also serve as the lead on these tasks when she is out of office.
• Additional Opportunities: Engage with museum staff, including scientists and educators, to create content that showcases the breadth of the museum’s work. You’ll have opportunities to interact with our vast collection of specimens and cultural items, making science communication accessible and exciting for our audience.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field, with a passion for social media, storytelling, and natural history. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience with social media platforms, particularly Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. A self-starter with a keen interest in learning and contributing to the museum's mission. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, while being open to collaboration and feedback. Nice-to-Haves: Experience with social media scheduling and monitoring tools such as HootSuite, SproutSocial, or similar. A basic understanding of graphic design or photo/video editing. Interest in pursuing a career in social media management, marketing, or museum communications.

Details

This is a part-time internship, approximately 10 hours per week. The internship will be a hybrid model, with both remote work and on-site opportunities at the Mayborn Museum. Candidates should reside in or be able to commute to Waco, Texas. Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume and a very brief cover letter or portfolio outlining your interest in the internship through our application portal. Our Mission:Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history. The Field Museum welcomes millions of visitors a year, attracting naturally curious science enthusiasts and museum lovers who engage with our stories and content beyond the Museum’s walls. The Content Coordinator is a new role on the Museum’s Public Relations and Communications team that reports to the Content Strategy Manager. As a Content Coordinator, you’ll support the museum's voice on our social media channels and be primarily responsible for community management. This may include answering questions about a 9-ton T. rex and microorganisms alike, helping visitors choose which special exhibition they’d like to see on their next visit, or replying with just the right meme to a natural history j

Employer: Baylor University

Work Address: 1300 S University Parks