ALL REITZ UNION STUDENT EMPLOYEES MUST:

• Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
• Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Establish an exemplary work ethic by being proactive, self-motivated, and dependable
• Participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
• Act as an ambassador for all areas within the Reitz Union, as well as the University of Florida, providing accurate information and campus resources

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient with photo and video equipment
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop) and video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro or similar)
• Experience using Apple Mac computers
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (specifically Instagram and Facebook), and familiarity with current trends
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to interact comfortably with individuals in social media environments
• Exceptional team player
• Time management skills
• Ability to think creatively, strategically, and collaboratively
• Available to attend events during weekdays, evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred majors include Communications, Photography, Graphic Design, Marketing, Film, Journalism or other related fields
• Experience with graphic design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously

• Must be available to work 10 - 20 hours per week
• Attend weekly events to capture high-quality photos and videos highlighting the Reitz Union’s offerings and student experiences
• Ideate, develop, and pitch unique content ideas for various social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook
• Assist in and provide an educated voice in the planning, development and execution of marketing plans
• Create engaging captions and content that resonate with the student community and align with current social media trends
• Edit photos using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop; edit videos using Adobe Premiere Pro or other video editing software
• Maintain care and responsibility of photography and video equipment, including Canon Digital SLRs
• Organize and maintain the Reitz Union’s database of photography and video assets
• Work collaboratively with the communications team to plan, develop, and execute video production plans
• Upload videos and photos to shared locations accessible by the communications staff
• Work independently to complete projects in a timely manner while demonstrating initiative and creativity
• Perform other duties related to the role as needed