Description The Department of Art and Art History in the Faculty of Arts is currently seeking a Student Hourly Social Media Coordinator.

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for the arts and digital media? The Department of Art & Art History is looking for an enthusiastic and tech-savvy undergraduate student to join our team as our Social Media Coordinator for the current fall and upcoming winter term.

- Fall and Winter Sessions (12 weeks per term);
- 30 hours per term (min 3 hours per week); 60 hours per academic year;
- Scheduling aligned with department events and activities.

In this role, you will be the creative voice behind our department's online presence. You'll bring our vibrant community to life by highlighting student achievements, showcasing gallery exhibitions, promoting upcoming artist talks, and sharing the daily inspiration happening across our studios and classrooms. If you are eager to build your portfolio in digital marketing, content creation, and arts administration¿all while working closely with faculty, staff, and fellow art students¿we would love to hear from you.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

- Create and schedule engaging content for departmental social media channels.
- Gather and share information about upcoming events, exhibitions, talks, student activities, and department news.
- Take and/or source photographs and short videos for social media.
- Draft brief, accessible captions and promotional copy.
- Monitor social media activity and respond or direct inquiries as appropriate.
- Work with faculty and staff to identify content and promotional opportunities.
- Follow department and University guidelines for social media, accessibility, and privacy.

Qualifications / Requirements

- Applicants should have an interest in art, art history, and social media, with strong written communication skills and familiarity with platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
- Experience creating social media content, photography, video,



or graphic design is an asset, but not required.
- Training and guidance will be provided on departmental priorities, social media practices, accessibility, and relevant University policies.

Application Deadline: September 28, 2026. We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Operational/Administrative Job Family, Phase 1.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About The University Of Calgary

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The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

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In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

📌 Social Media Coordinator, Department of Art and Art History, Faculty of Arts (Calgary)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Calgary