Social Media Intern

Project

Summary:

The Teacher Education & Curriculum Development (TED) Team coordinates teacher professional development and develops curriculum materials to support educators’ instruction of history and social studies. TED also oversees social media promotion for MNHS educational programming around the state, as well as promoting resources, opportunities, and other items of interest to K-12 teachers. This intern will coordinate social media and communication efforts for the TED team plus all MNHS K-12 programs and services (except MN History Day).

The major focus is on research, implementing a strategy for Instagram and Facebook, planning a calendar of posts, updating social media on a regular basis, and creating monthly newsletters. Other projects may include future planning and strategy for K-12 Programs and Services social media, analytics and data analysis, creation of images and videos in collaboration with Strategic Communications, and other duties as assigned.

• Work with Teacher Education staff to research, design, develop, and implement social media plan
• Develop content for Instagram and Facebook (@History
  
  EdMNHS)
• Research online tools, social media strategies, and make recommendations for future initiatives
• Attend social media meetings with supervisor and strategic communications as appropriate
• Create monthly newsletters to engage constituents

• Increasing Instagram and Facebook engagement
• Conducting research to make recommendations for growing engagement with the teacher audience
• Suggest, develop, and oversee other projects as assigned

• Experience developing content, engaging an audience, and managing social media platforms
• Project management experience and professional communication skills
• Pedagogical strategies, research, and resources for teaching social studies, including primary sources
• Knowledge of behind-the-scenes planning and implementation of teacher professional development, curriculum development, and education programs in a museum environment

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior or senior or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.
• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or have graduated with a degree in the following areas:
  Education, History, Media Studies, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
• Experience planning, developing, and implementing projects, conducting research, video creation and building good working relationships with a diverse pool of people is required.
• Student must be self-motivated, comfortable using social‑media technologies, possess excellent written communication skills, and be able to think creatively.
• Experience with Facebook, Instagram, and/or other social media outlets required.
• Experience with education and/or history is preferred.
• Experience with engaging students in a variety of contexts is a plus.

• Thursday, June 18 from 1:30am‑1:00pm
• Thursday, July 21 from 1:00‑3:00pm
• Thursday, August 13 from 3:30‑5:30pm
• Final Presentations:
  Thursday, August 27 from 11:00am‑1:00pm

Apply online s.org/jobs and include a cover letter, resume, and any required additional materials by the Final date to receive applications date.