City : Edmonton

Category : Casual Student Opportunities

Industry : Education

Employer : Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

Please Note: This competition is limited to NAIT students only.

Please Note: This is a casual opportunity ending on or before December 18, 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create engaging content, from concept and scripting to final edit, that highlights student successes, programs, alumni, and partners.
• Plan and maintain content calendars. Copywriting is required to support video content.
• Photograph and capture video at events when required.
• Work within the social media team and contribute to social media efforts across campus through collaborative exercises.
• Monitor analytics and engagement data to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Ensure all content aligns with NAIT brand standards, social media policies, and privacy regulations.
• Apply best practices to ensure an engages audience through the community management strategy.
• Provide occasional evening support to cover events and activities.

Skills & Abilities:

• Content creation with a focus on short-form video.
• Creativity in developing engaging digital content that reflects the NAIT brand.
• Ability to research and adapt to evolving social media trends, algorithms, and digital marketing techniques.
• Experience creating and managing content calendars and campaign strategies.
• Skilled in writing and tailoring messaging for diverse audiences across multiple platforms.
• Strong knowledge of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X).
• Knowledge of tools such as Adobe Express, Cap Cut, Sprout Social, and the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to analyze engagement data and adjust strategies to optimize results.
• Knowledge of digital tools such as Sprout Social, and Adobe Express (or similar applications).
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities in a part-time role.
• Knowledge of privacy regulations (FOIP, CASL) and institutional brand standards related to digital communications.[RH1] 
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment with occasional evening availability for events.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary student at NAIT or recent grad (within the last 12 months).
• Experience creating digital content (portfolio or examples of work required).
• Skills in photography, filming, video editing and copywriting.
• Ability to create content in real-time using an iPhone.
• Knowledge of digital tools such as Sprout Social, and Adobe Express (or similar applications).
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities in a part-time role.
• Knowledge of privacy regulations (FOIP, CASL) and institutional brand standards related to digital communications.[RH2] 
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment with occasional evening availability for events.

Please submit a portfolio to be considered for this role.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

Remuneration: $27.16 - $35.15 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of statutory holidays and vacation accrual. (Classification – Administrative Support V). 

This casual opportunity is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.     

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.  While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca. 

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