Part-time Student Job Opportunity:
Student Social Media Coordinator for the International Coral Reef Society (ICRS)
Location: Remote (with periodic virtual check-ins)
Position Overview
The International Coral Reef Society (ICRS), the world’s largest reef research society, seeks an enthusiastic and detail-oriented student to serve as its Social Media Coordinator. This position offers an opportunity to develop professional skills in science communication, expand networks within the coral reef research community, and directly support the lead-up to the ICRS conference in Auckland, New Zealand in July 2026. Candidates must be a registered university student (graduate or undergraduate) and a member of ICRS at the time of application.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and grow ICRS’s presence on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn).
Post regular updates (minimum weekly) about ICRS events, member highlights, and research developments. Initial posts will be reviewed by officers to ensure accuracy.
Engage with followers by responding to queries and encouraging constructive discussion.
Coordinate with relevant ICRS committees to ensure timely and accurate content publication.
Devote approximately 1–1.5 hours per week to scheduling posts, creating content, and tracking analytics.
Why should you apply?
Opportunity to work with the largest coral reef society in the world
Paid position supporting promotion of coral reefs
Hands-on experience in science communication and social media management
Chance to highlight global coral reef research and conservation efforts
Direct involvement in the lead-up to the ICRS 2026 conference
Skill development in content creation, audience engagement, and analytics tracking
Flexible remote work with an estimated commitment of 1–1.5 hours per week
Qualifications
Current enrollment as a student (undergraduate or graduate) with an interest in coral reef research, marine science, environmental communication, or related fields.
Familiarity with multiple social media platforms, including best practices for posting, scheduling, and tracking analytics.
Strong writing and organizational skills, with an ability to convey scientific information concisely.
Self-motivation and reliability to fulfill weekly posting commitments.
Payment Structure
The total stipend for this position is USD 1,200 for the full 12 month term (extendible).
Payments will be disbursed quarterly in four quarterly installments, allocated as 20%, 20%, 20%, and 40%.
Each disbursement is contingent upon the submission of a brief monthly activity report documenting content posted and engagement metrics.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter and Proposal (1-2 pages): Summarize relevant experience in social media or science communication, and indicate why you are interested in supporting ICRS. Outline initial ideas for increasing ICRS social media engagement, including one sample post concept for each platform you propose to use.
CV: Highlight academic background and place of current study, relevant coursework or research experience, and any leadership roles or extracurricular involvement. Please include the contact information for three references. If institutional social media examples are available that the candidate has worked on, please include links to these.
The application materials must be submitted by email to icrstreasurer@gmail.com with the specific subject line “Application: ICRS social media coordinator”.
Deadline and Submission
Please submit all application materials by 5pm EST Friday, 09 May 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a brief virtual discussion to further evaluate fit and alignment with ICRS goals.
Anticipated Start Date
The position will commence promptly upon selection, ideally no later than mid-June 2025, and will continue for one year. An extension past the ICRS 2026 conference (July 2026) and beyond is possible, based on performance.
We look forward to your application and appreciate your interest in supporting the International Coral Reef Society.
