Return 'EM Right - Social Media Specialist; OPS Time Limited

Return 'EM Right - Social Media Specialist (OPS Time Limited)

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Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: In the State of Florida
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:  - FSG-MANAGEMENT

Classification

Title:

Return ‘Em Right - Social Media Specialist (OPS) Time Limited

Associate Degree and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and appropriate experience.

The Social Media Specialist is responsible for creating, curating, and posting content on Return ‘Em Right social media accounts. The Social Media Specialist will also assess social media performance and provide effective monitoring, reports and collaborative approaches to enhance communications efforts in support of program goals.

• Implement daily content creation, scheduling, monitoring and engagement for Return ‘Em Right social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram and You Tube.
• Monitor analytics and provide monthly report to leadership.
• Work with the program team to refine and revise strategies as needed.
• Maintain channels with regular updates with engaging content include video, photo, reels, stories and other relevant material.
• Check comments, direct messages, tags, and all similar notifications frequently. Respond directly in a timely manner when necessary and notify others at Return ‘Em Right to help solve problems that arise when necessary.
• Engage regularly with Return ‘Em Right partner, ambassador and influencer accounts to help amplify relationships.
• Assist with development and scheduling of social media ads.
• Discuss content planning and strategy with the Communications Team.

This is a part-time, 20 hours per week, position with a flexible schedule. This is a remote position with a preferred location around the Florida Gulf Coast near the target audience (Gulf reef fish anglers). Some travel may be required.

Return ‘Em Right’s mission is to improve reef fish survival by equipping anglers with the knowledge and gear to confidently and successfully release reef fish. Anglers can positively impact the health of the fishery by using best release practices. This angler-driven program provides training and free release gear to Gulf of America reef fish anglers that are committed to using best release practices and helping the future of the fishery.

$30.00 per hour (31,200 per year)

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and appropriate experience.

Preferred:

• In-depth understanding of social media platforms and navigating each of them.
• Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, communication, time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in social media management software, Adobe Creative Suite, photography and videography.
• Knowledge and experience with offshore fishing in the Gulf of America. Filming video on the water and underwater is a plus.
• Previous experience running company or educational social media accounts.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and list of references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Required:

No

Advertised: 09 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.