Location: Albany, NY
Category: Student Assistant Positions
Posted On: Wed Feb 25 2026
Job Description:
Are you ready to help elevate the voice of The Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP)? If you've got a knack for crafting engaging social media content and a passion for education, this is your chance to shine. As our Social Media Marketing Intern, you'll play a key role in promoting our initiatives, resources, events, and the student stories that make EOP so special.
Key Responsibilities - Content Creation & Management:
- Create awesome social media content - from eye-catching graphics to fun videos and compelling posts that highlight all the great things EOP has to offer.
- Develop a content calendar and posts that resonate with prospective students, alumni, proud parents, and current participants. You're their voice.
- Help keep our brand voice consistent, warm, catchy, and relatable across all platforms.
- Social Media Strategy:
- Brainstorm and contribute your freshest ideas to ramp up our social media visibility and engagement across all EOP campuses.
- Research and keep informed of trends circulating through the social media stratosphere.
- Get hands-on with scheduling and posting content primarily on Instagram, X, and TikTok.
- Analytics & Reporting:
- Track the buzz around our social media performance by monitoring engagement, reach, and growth metrics.
- Assist in prepping monthly performance reports, helping us understand what's working and what can be improved upon for our future campaigns.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Current Enrollment: Must be a current SUNY student in The Educational Opportunity Program at a participating campus. This role is tailor-made for you!
- Passion for Social Media: You're all about social media trends and have a strong interest in digital marketing and education.
- Strong Communication Skills: Your writing is engaging and professional, capturing the attention of diverse audiences. You know how to get your point across.
- Technical Proficiency: You're familiar with social media platforms and content creation tools (think Canva, Adobe, etc.).
- Attention to Detail: You've got an eagle eye for detail and can juggle deadlines like a pro.
- Creative Thinking: You've got ideas galore for eye-popping social media campaigns and trendy content.
- Team-Oriented: Collaboration is your jam. You thrive in a team environment where everyone brings something unique to the table.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with video editing or photography.
- Familiarity with Canva and Adobe tools will set you apart. (If you have a portfolio, be sure to share it!)
- Knowledge of social media analytics tools, like Google Analytics or Hootsuite.
- A genuine passion for EOP is a must. It's all about representing the program and making a difference!
Additional Information
Anticipated benefits student will gain while working for SUNY System Administration:
- Gain hands-on experience in social media marketing for an incredible higher education program.
- Get exposure to various aspects of program management and marketing in the educational sphere.
- Network with awesome staff, students, directors, counselors, and alumni who are all about lifting each other up.
Hours are flexible. Typically 10-15 hours per week during the academic year and up to 20 hours per week in the summer.
Paid Positions: Undergraduate students $16.00/hour: Graduate students $18.00/hour.
