Working Title: Social Media Assistant (CHBS Creative Services) - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100406 - Creative Services

Pay Band: 

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.50 

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 04/20/2026

About JMU:

Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

Love creating content? Always spotting a good photo/video moment? Know what’s trending before everyone else?

The College of Health and Behavioral Studies is seeking a creative and motivated student to join our team as a Social Media Assistant. In this role, you’ll help tell the story of CHBS by creating dynamic, engaging photo and video content for our social media platforms. This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio while gaining hands-on experience in content creation, branding, and digital communication.

Why You’ll Love This Job
- Build a professional portfolio of real-world social media work
- Gain hands-on experience in marketing and communications
- Work with a supportive, collaborative team
- Help showcase the stories and impact of CHBS

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist professional staff with the following tasks:
- Create compelling photo and video content that highlights CHBS programs, students, and events
- Develop social media posts aligned with JMU branding and social media guidelines
- Contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions for posts, content series, and campaigns
- Communicate professionally with academic units, student organizations, and individuals across CHBS to identify and gather content opportunities

Qualifications:

- Experience with photography and/or video editing
- Familiarity with current social media platforms and trends
- Willingness to appear on camera when needed
- Comfortable spontaneously approaching and interviewing students, faculty, and staff
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom)
- Ability to manage files using internal platforms (e.g., Teams, Outlook, Trello)

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.