The Admissions office seeks a dynamic, creative, flexible admissions communications intern. The intern will help develop a consistent online voice for the Admissions office as well as a relevant and engaging online presence. Responsibilities occur independently in a flexible manner with supervision and guidance from Admissions staff. Time commitment may vary based on needs and time of year; 5-8 hours per week on average.

This position is compensated at the Level B rate on the Midd student wage scale: $14.95 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work with the communications team within the Admissions office to strategize, coordinate, and execute communications. 
• Produce digital content (photos, video, text) that enhances affinity for and knowledge of Middlebury, shares community success, and highlights the student experience. 
• Manage the Instagram account for admitted students from December through May, including (but not limited to): 
• Create posts introducing members of the admitted class to account followers (other admitted students) 
• Produce content that generates discussion and community-building amongst admitted students 
• Moderate student activity and engagement with the account, including regularly checking direct messages and monitoring comments under posts 
• Attend campus and community events to be featured in admissions social content (occasionally occurring outside of standard office hours). 
• Compile, process, and evaluate analytics from Admissions’ social media. 
• Must handle confidential materials with discretion. 
• Assist with additional duties as they arise. 

Requirements

• Work experience with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, etc).  
• Experience working in a professional environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Experience in video/film production, video editing, photography, photo editing, and basic graphic design is preferred.