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MUST BE A CURRENTLY ENROLLED USF STUDENT TO APPLY
NAI is seeking a creative, technology-minded student to manage its social media presence while exploring how artificial intelligence can transform digital communications.
This position combines hands-on social media management with applied AI innovation. The selected student will be responsible for creating, scheduling, publishing, and monitoring social media content while identifying and implementing AI-powered tools that improve efficiency, creativity, audience engagement, and performance.
We are looking for someone who enjoys both the creative and technical sides of digital communications someone who can manage today's social media needs while helping us develop smarter ways to communicate tomorrow.
Hours: up to 20 per week
Hourly Rate: UG-$17 / MS-$22 / PHD-$30
Location: Hybrid or Remote
Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate student studying artificial intelligence, digital media, marketing, data science, communications, or a related field
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT (Approximately 50%)
- Manage day-to-day social media activities, primarily on LinkedIn and Facebook, while supporting additional platforms as appropriate.
- Create, schedule, and publish engaging content aligned with NAI's established communications strategy and organizational priorities.
- Develop compelling captions, graphics, short-form videos, and other digital content highlighting inventors, inventions, programs, awards, partnerships, and events.
- Maintain and execute the social media content calendar in coordination with NAI's communications team.
- Monitor engagement, comments, and messages, escalating inquiries requiring staff attention.
- Support campaigns for major NAI initiatives, including the Annual Conference, inventor recognition programs, innovation showcases, educational initiatives, and partnerships.
- Adapt content to engage diverse audiences, including inventors across disciplines, industry leaders, researchers, students, foundations, and current and prospective partners.
- Track performance and recommend adjustments to improve reach and engagement.
AI-POWERED COMMUNICATIONS & INNOVATION (Approximately 50%)
- Research, test, and implement AI tools that improve social media content creation, management, and performance.
- Develop AI-assisted workflows to transform inventor interviews, articles, webinars, and videos into multiple social media formats.
- Explore AI applications for video editing, captioning, graphic design, content organization, and scheduling.
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive communications tasks while maintaining appropriate human review.
- Use AI-supported analytics to identify audience trends, evaluate content performance, and recommend improvements.
- Experiment with innovative storytelling approaches that make scientific discoveries and complex technologies accessible to broader audiences.
- Explore ways AI can help identify compelling stories, relevant conversations, and opportunities to engage new audiences and potential partners.
- Document successful tools and workflows so they can be adopted and sustained by NAI's communications team.
SPECIAL PROJECT: AI-POWERED STORYTELLING AND ENGAGEMENT
In addition to daily responsibilities, the student will help develop a repeatable AI-assisted storytelling workflow.
The goal is to take existing NAI content such as an inventor interview, conference presentation, or feature article and efficiently transform it into a coordinated collection of digital assets.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Strong interest in artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Facebook, and digital content creation.
- Experience using, or willingness to learn, generative AI tools.
- Strong writing, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate with a remote team.
- Creativity, curiosity, and enthusiasm for testing new approaches.
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, video editing, social media management platforms, AI automation tools, or basic programming is desirable but not required.
ABOUT USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
WORKING AT USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
COMPLIANCE AND FEDERAL NOTICES
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
INTRODUCTION
MUST BE A CURRENTLY ENROLLED USF STUDENT TO APPLY
NAI is seeking a creative, technology-minded student to manage its social media presence while exploring how artificial intelligence can transform digital communications.
This position combines hands-on social media management with applied AI innovation. The selected student will be responsible for creating, scheduling, publishing, and monitoring social media content while identifying and implementing AI-powered tools that improve efficiency, creativity, audience engagement, and performance.
We are looking for someone who enjoys both the creative and technical sides of digital communications someone who can manage today's social media needs while helping us develop smarter ways to communicate tomorrow.
Hours: up to 20 per week
Hourly Rate: UG-$17 / MS-$22 / PHD-$30
Location: Hybrid or Remote
Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate student studying artificial intelligence, digital media, marketing, data science, communications, or a related field
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT (Approximately 50%)
- Manage day-to-day social media activities, primarily on LinkedIn and Facebook, while supporting additional platforms as appropriate.
- Create, schedule, and publish engaging content aligned with NAI's established communications strategy and organizational priorities.
- Develop compelling captions, graphics, short-form videos, and other digital content highlighting inventors, inventions, programs, awards, partnerships, and events.
- Maintain and execute the social media content calendar in coordination with NAI's communications team.
- Monitor engagement, comments, and messages, escalating inquiries requiring staff attention.
- Support campaigns for major NAI initiatives, including the Annual Conference, inventor recognition programs, innovation showcases, educational initiatives, and partnerships.
- Adapt content to engage diverse audiences, including inventors across disciplines, industry leaders, researchers, students, foundations, and current and prospective partners.
- Track performance and recommend adjustments to improve reach and engagement.
AI-POWERED COMMUNICATIONS & INNOVATION (Approximately 50%)
- Research, test, and implement AI tools that improve social media content creation, management, and performance.
- Develop AI-assisted workflows to transform inventor interviews, articles, webinars, and videos into multiple social media formats.
- Explore AI applications for video editing, captioning, graphic design, content organization, and scheduling.
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive communications tasks while maintaining appropriate human review.
- Use AI-supported analytics to identify audience trends, evaluate content performance, and recommend improvements.
- Experiment with innovative storytelling approaches that make scientific discoveries and complex technologies accessible to broader audiences.
- Explore ways AI can help identify compelling stories, relevant conversations, and opportunities to engage new audiences and potential partners.
- Document successful tools and workflows so they can be adopted and sustained by NAI's communications team.
SPECIAL PROJECT: AI-POWERED STORYTELLING AND ENGAGEMENT
In addition to daily responsibilities, the student will help develop a repeatable AI-assisted storytelling workflow.
The goal is to take existing NAI content such as an inventor interview, conference presentation, or feature article and efficiently transform it into a coordinated collection of digital assets.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Strong interest in artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Facebook, and digital content creation.
- Experience using, or willingness to learn, generative AI tools.
- Strong writing, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate with a remote team.
- Creativity, curiosity, and enthusiasm for testing new approaches.
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, video editing, social media management platforms, AI automation tools, or basic programming is desirable but not required.
ABOUT USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
WORKING AT USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
COMPLIANCE AND FEDERAL NOTICES
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Social Media Assistant
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your official transcripts and employment records before applying. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or two-plus years of documented social media experience. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive, specialized work.
Search employers through Migrate Mate
Filter Social Media Assistant roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This targets companies that have already navigated PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status for comparable positions, cutting your research time significantly.
Verify employer PERM recruitment compliance
PERM requires your employer to run a documented recruitment test before DOL certifies the application. Ask hiring managers whether they have an immigration attorney managing the process and whether they've completed PERM for similar roles before.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary conversations
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Look up the SOC code for Social Media Assistants in your target city using OFLC Wage Search so you can confirm any offer meets or exceeds that threshold.
Track your priority date before accepting an offer
If you're from India or China, priority date backlogs for EB-2 and EB-3 can extend wait times significantly. Check the monthly DOS Visa Bulletin to understand where your category stands before committing to a sponsoring employer's timeline.
Clarify O*NET duties with your employer before PERM
DOL scrutinizes whether the job description in a PERM application matches the actual duties performed. Cross-check your day-to-day responsibilities against the O*NET profile for Social Media Assistants so discrepancies don't delay or derail labor certification.
Green Card Social Media Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Social Media Assistant role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as communications or marketing, and skilled workers with at least two years of documented experience. Social Media Assistant positions can qualify under either category depending on how the employer defines the role's minimum requirements in the PERM application.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal, while green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residency. The PERM process also adds a mandatory DOL labor certification step, including a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test, that H-1B sponsorship does not require. The timeline is longer, but the outcome is permanent.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Social Media Assistant?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment test to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then file the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. If certified, the employer files an I-140 with USCIS. Only after USCIS approves the I-140 can you proceed to adjustment of status or consular processing.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Social Media Assistant jobs?
Migrate Mate lists Social Media Assistant roles from employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that have never filed a PERM case. This matters because PERM is costly and time-intensive for employers, and many smaller companies avoid it entirely for entry-level marketing roles.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my green card petition?
AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Separately, once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting your place in the queue.