Details
Open Date 07/13/2026
Requisition Number PRN17223N
Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical
Working Title Social Media Intern
Career Progression Track SJ
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 19
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
Morning or afternoon shifts with occasional evening and weekends.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 02113 - Business Health & Prosperity
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $14-16
Close Date 09/14/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Prosperity U is seeking a highly motivated and creative student to work up to 20 hours/week as a Social Media Intern. This role will be responsible for managing, creating, engaging with, and tracking content across all platforms.
The Social Media Intern will assist in creating and executing marketing strategies to promote Prosperity U events and initiatives. This role involves managing social media content, coordinating event marketing efforts, and capturing event highlights to showcase successes. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about digital engagement.
Intern will be expected to visit onsite activities to gather materials needed for communication channels, as well as attend some events in person.
Flexibility:
Must be available to showcase at least two events per semester for each CBHP Community. Attend all Prosperity U events, and select Interfaith U events. Occasional weekend work may be required for pre-planned or scheduled postings (e.g., renewing a story to maintain engagement).
This does not include events hosted by external partners utilizing CBHP space. This position is required to work in the Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity offices in the Impact and Prosperity Epicenter.
Benefits of this role:
Hands-on experience in social media marketing and event promotion.
Opportunity to build a professional portfolio.
Networking within Prosperity U and related communities.
Responsibilities
Social Media Management & Content Creation
Curate, draft, and schedule engaging social media content under CBHP leadership direction
Promote upcoming events and initiatives through pre-event posts.
Capture event highlights via photography and create post-event content showcasing successes.
Actively engage with other U accounts to build relationships and build Prosperity U’s social following.
Support in the creation of digital and physical event collateral.
Event Marketing Execution
Coordinate on-campus and Epicenter marketing efforts (flyers, A-frame posters).
Support marketing campaigns for Interfaith U, Prosperity U, Theme-based communities.
Ensure timely execution of pre-event promotions, event coverage (photos/videos), and post-event summaries.
Collaborate with staff advisors to assign tasks and maintain workflow.
Other duties as assigned.
Performance Metrics
Number of social media posts per week (including event promotions and success highlights).
Weekly engagement metrics: likes, shares, and comments.
Growth in social media followers per week.
Meeting stated deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Strong communication and writing skills. Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) The ideal applicant would be a second or third year student who has some experience managing a public Instagram account. Basic photography, copy writing, and graphic design skills (video editing also a plus). Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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