Human Resources

About the Role:

Are you someone who loves telling stories through social media? Do you have a passion for learning what's next in social media, what's possible, and what makes an impact? We are looking for a skilled content creator to lead our social media presence and strategy. You’ll join a team of talented, collaborative professionals who are deeply dedicated to highlighting the St. Olaf experience.

What You’ll Do:  

The ideal candidate will be skilled at creating compelling content, and they will be able to develop and oversee a comprehensive social media strategy for St. Olaf in collaboration with campus partners. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys photography, videography, writing, and short-form storytelling. The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, organized, and enjoys working with a wide variety of people to tell the stories of the people, places, and programs that make up the fabric of the St. Olaf community. 

Who You Are:

The qualified candidate will have…

A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, advertising, media studies, business, and/or related fields, and 2-3 years of professional experience managing social media platforms or communities for higher education or similar organizations

You might be the perfect match if…

• You have a solid understanding of how each social media channel works and how to optimize content so that it is engaging on each of those channels.
• You have experience creating original content for social media channels.
• You have experience with photography, videography, and creative writing.
• You have a strong ability to collaborate with others to create impactful content.
• You have experience working with social media managing tools, and a willingness to learn new content production tools.
• You have exceptional judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to make quick decisions regarding digital and social channels.
• You have experience with community management and have the right mindset for managing relationships with constituents (parents, alumni, and students) via social channels.
• You have a willingness and personality to jump in and be part of the St. Olaf community in order to identify opportunities to capture and share moments of campus life.

If you like new challenges, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working with a fun, dynamic, and collaborative team, apply to join St. Olaf’s Marketing and Communications team.

Who We Are:

At St. Olaf College we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and globally engaged community. We believe in fostering different identities, beliefs, and traditions because our differences make us stronger. St. Olaf strives to promote cultural diversity and multicultural understanding and create a campus where individuals of all backgrounds feel accepted and supported. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the enrichment of our diverse community. 

One of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf serves 3,000 students, ranks #1 among U.S. colleges for the number of students studying abroad, and celebrates carbon-free electrical power.  Its mission is to challenge students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition.  The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, restored, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities.

St. Olaf College offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 9% company retirement match, company monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, company contributions to eligible employee’s health savings account, significant tuition discount (up to 80% off) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employee’s children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of benefit offerings, see the summary of the benefits program here:  https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

A summary of the flexible work policy: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

A virtual campus tour:  https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

An overview of Northfield:  https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

An overview of the Twin Cities:  https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

St. Olaf College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply). To be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you need to have received the COVID-19 vaccination dose(s), plus a COVID-19 booster before your start date, or within two weeks of eligibility for a booster.