Social Media Intern

The Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity (CBHP) 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 CBHP 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, detailed-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.

Responsibilities

Social Media Management:

• 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.

Event Marketing Execution:

• Coordinate on-campus and Epicenter marketing efforts (flyers, A-frame posters).
• Develop marketing campaigns for CBHP-sponsored events (Interfaith U, Prosperity U, Theme-Based Community).
• 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.

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience in social media marketing and event promotion.
• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio.
• Networking within CBHP and related communities.

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 and content creation skills.

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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

Open Date

01/21/2026

Requisition Number

PRN16702N

Job Title

UU Student - Research

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

19.60

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week (4 days/week, about 5 hours per day).

Flexibility Required:

Must be available to showcase at least two events per semester for each CBHP

Themed Community. Attend all Prosperity U events, major Interfaith U events, and select meaningful 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 & Prosperity Epicenter.

Is this a work study job?

No

VP Area

Academic Affairs

Department

Business Health & Prosperity

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$14.00-$15.00

Close Date

02/13/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)