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Student Employment
Department – USF Youth Experiences
Hourly Wage: $14.00/hr
Average Number of Hours Per Week: 15-20
Schedule: Based on Operational needs, and Flexible around class schedule.
Location: In-Person (USF Tampa Campus) / Hybrid
Schedule: Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (We will work around your class schedule). Optional evenings and weekends depending on department need/student availability.
Department Summary: The USF Office of Youth Experiences (YXP) helps young people explore their futures, discover their passions, and forge a strong connection with the University of South Florida. YXP supports the engagement of thousands of K-12 students every year through summer camps, field trips, classroom guest speakers, afterschool and weekend programs, clubs, competitions, exhibitions, and public events. The work of YXP cultivates lifelong skills and interests and supports long-term workforce development, college readiness, and economic opportunity. YXP is operated by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT), a recognized leader in the study and improvement of K-12 educational technology and educator professional development since 1982.
Job Description Overview: USF Youth Experiences is seeking a Federal Work Study (FWS) student to serve as a Social Media Assistant for the Spring, summer, and fall semesters. This is a creative, detail-oriented role focused on developing engaging digital content and supporting the social media presence of USF Youth Experiences.
The Social Media Assistant will support the day-to-day management of YXP’s social media platforms and collaborate closely with the creative, communications, and marketing teams to promote year-round youth programs, events, and initiatives. This position plays a key role in amplifying YXP’s brand, increasing engagement, and connecting with families, students, and community partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
The core responsibility of the Social Media Assistant is to assist in creating, scheduling, and monitoring content across USF Youth Experiences’ social media channels in alignment with brand standards and messaging goals.
Example assignments may include:
- Creating and scheduling social media content (posts, stories, reels, and short-form videos) for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and others as needed.
- Assisting with content planning and brainstorming to support program promotion, enrollment cycles, and special events.
- Monitoring social media accounts for comments, messages, and engagement, and flagging items that require follow-up.
- Tracking basic engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments, reach) and assisting with simple reporting.
- Maintaining an organized content library of photos, videos, captions, and hashtags.
- Supporting live or on-site social media coverage during select YXP programs or events, as needed.
- This position is ideal for a student interested in social media, marketing, communications, or digital storytelling, and offers hands-on experience supporting a university-wide youth engagement initiative.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a currently enrolled USF student residing on or near the Tampa campus.
Must have a Federal Work Study award for the current academic year (2024–2025).
Foundational understanding of social media platforms and trends (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, short-form video).
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, engaging captions and messages.
Basic experience creating digital content using tools such as Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Public Relations, or a related field.
Experience managing or contributing to social media accounts for a student organization, program, or personal brand.
Familiarity with social media analytics and engagement metrics.
Ability to generate creative content ideas that are youth-friendly and aligned with brand standards.
Comfort with basic photo and video editing for social media use.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to balance multiple projects.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
Additional Information for Applicants: Please upload examples of work if you have them, along with your resume, class schedule, and proof of an FWS award.
Applicant must have a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the 2025-26 academic year in order to apply for this position. Please upload your class schedule and FWS Award in one file. Applicants are asked to demonstrate proof of their FWS award by saving their 'Award Overview' screen from OASIS as a print screen and then pasting it into a Word document and uploading it as part of any additional required application materials. If other documents (in addition to your FWS award) are required as part of your application, you must upload ALL documents as one document.
NOTE: If chosen for this position, a level I background check is required.
Contact Information for Questions about Recruitment: For more information about this position, please email Caryn Preston at carynm@usf.edu.
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.
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.
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.
FWS – USF Youth Experiences Social Media Intern
Student Employment
Department – USF Youth Experiences
Hourly Wage: $14.00/hr
Average Number of Hours Per Week: 15-20
Schedule: Based on Operational needs, and Flexible around class schedule.
Location: In-Person (USF Tampa Campus) / Hybrid
Schedule: Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (We will work around your class schedule). Optional evenings and weekends depending on department need/student availability.
Department Summary: The USF Office of Youth Experiences (YXP) helps young people explore their futures, discover their passions, and forge a strong connection with the University of South Florida. YXP supports the engagement of thousands of K-12 students every year through summer camps, field trips, classroom guest speakers, afterschool and weekend programs, clubs, competitions, exhibitions, and public events. The work of YXP cultivates lifelong skills and interests and supports long-term workforce development, college readiness, and economic opportunity. YXP is operated by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT), a recognized leader in the study and improvement of K-12 educational technology and educator professional development since 1982.
Job Description Overview: USF Youth Experiences is seeking a Federal Work Study (FWS) student to serve as a Social Media Assistant for the Spring, summer, and fall semesters. This is a creative, detail-oriented role focused on developing engaging digital content and supporting the social media presence of USF Youth Experiences.
The Social Media Assistant will support the day-to-day management of YXP’s social media platforms and collaborate closely with the creative, communications, and marketing teams to promote year-round youth programs, events, and initiatives. This position plays a key role in amplifying YXP’s brand, increasing engagement, and connecting with families, students, and community partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
The core responsibility of the Social Media Assistant is to assist in creating, scheduling, and monitoring content across USF Youth Experiences’ social media channels in alignment with brand standards and messaging goals.
Example assignments may include:
- Creating and scheduling social media content (posts, stories, reels, and short-form videos) for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and others as needed.
- Assisting with content planning and brainstorming to support program promotion, enrollment cycles, and special events.
- Monitoring social media accounts for comments, messages, and engagement, and flagging items that require follow-up.
- Tracking basic engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments, reach) and assisting with simple reporting.
- Maintaining an organized content library of photos, videos, captions, and hashtags.
- Supporting live or on-site social media coverage during select YXP programs or events, as needed.
- This position is ideal for a student interested in social media, marketing, communications, or digital storytelling, and offers hands-on experience supporting a university-wide youth engagement initiative.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a currently enrolled USF student residing on or near the Tampa campus.
Must have a Federal Work Study award for the current academic year (2024–2025).
Foundational understanding of social media platforms and trends (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, short-form video).
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, engaging captions and messages.
Basic experience creating digital content using tools such as Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Public Relations, or a related field.
Experience managing or contributing to social media accounts for a student organization, program, or personal brand.
Familiarity with social media analytics and engagement metrics.
Ability to generate creative content ideas that are youth-friendly and aligned with brand standards.
Comfort with basic photo and video editing for social media use.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to balance multiple projects.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
Additional Information for Applicants: Please upload examples of work if you have them, along with your resume, class schedule, and proof of an FWS award.
Applicant must have a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the 2025-26 academic year in order to apply for this position. Please upload your class schedule and FWS Award in one file. Applicants are asked to demonstrate proof of their FWS award by saving their 'Award Overview' screen from OASIS as a print screen and then pasting it into a Word document and uploading it as part of any additional required application materials. If other documents (in addition to your FWS award) are required as part of your application, you must upload ALL documents as one document.
NOTE: If chosen for this position, a level I background check is required.
Contact Information for Questions about Recruitment: For more information about this position, please email Caryn Preston at carynm@usf.edu.
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.
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.
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 J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Social Media Content
Build a portfolio proving specialty occupation fit
J-1 Trainee and Intern programs require documented alignment between your background and the role. Compile campaign analytics, content calendars, and platform metrics that demonstrate strategic social media work, not just posting history.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the J-1 Intern category applies. If you graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant professional experience, the Trainee category fits. Misaligning these delays your DS-2019 issuance.
Target host employers with structured training plans
Social media roles attract J-1 scrutiny when training looks like routine employment. Prioritize host employers who can articulate a skills-based training arc across platforms, analytics tools, and content strategy, not just daily content output.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned social media roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in marketing and communications. Targeting companies with a sponsorship track record shortens the time between offer and DS-2019 submission.
Confirm your sponsor's program authorization scope
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or CIEE are authorized for specific J-1 categories. Before accepting a host offer, verify your sponsor holds authorization for Intern or Trainee, whichever applies, to avoid delays in DS-2019 processing.
Review the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Some J-1 participants in government-funded or skills-shortage fields must return home for two years before changing status. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific program and funding source triggers this requirement before signing a training plan.
Social Media Content J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Social Media Content roles?
Current college and university students typically use the J-1 Intern category, while recent graduates or early-career professionals with relevant work experience qualify under the J-1 Trainee category. The key distinction is whether you're actively enrolled. Both require a designated sponsor to issue the DS-2019 and approve a formal training plan with your host employer.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a social media position?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and serves as the legal J-1 sponsor, not your employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT administer program compliance and communicate with the State Department. Your hiring company is the host employer, responsible for the work and training environment but not for visa administration.
How can I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors in social media roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers in marketing, media, and communications that have a history of hosting exchange visitors. Filtering by sponsorship-aligned companies reduces the back-and-forth of educating employers about J-1 requirements, since host companies unfamiliar with the program often delay or abandon the training plan process entirely.
What makes a Social Media Content role qualify under the J-1 Trainee program?
The role must offer structured skills development beyond routine production tasks. USCIS and the designated sponsor both assess whether the training plan covers strategic planning, audience analytics, paid campaign management, or cross-platform content architecture. Positions limited to scheduling posts or managing a content calendar without a documented learning progression often fail sponsor review.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to J-1 social media trainees?
It depends on your funding source and country of nationality. The requirement typically applies when your program is funded by the U.S. or your home government, or when your field appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Your designated sponsor reviews your DS-2019 application and will flag whether the requirement applies to your specific situation before issuing your form.