What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Content and Community Specialist position at Dartmouth College?
Position Information
| Posting date | 07/08/2026 |
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| Closing date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Number | 1126831 |
| Position Title | Social Content and Community Specialist |
| Hiring Range Minimum | $53,800 |
| Hiring Range Maximum | $67,300 |
| Union Type | Not a Union Position |
| SEIU Level | Not an SEIU Position |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Employment Category | Regular Full Time |
| Scheduled Months per Year | 12 |
| Scheduled Hours per Week | 40 |
| Schedule | Generally 8-5, although occasional coverage on nights and weekends for institutional events. |
| Location of Position | Hanover NH 7 Lebanon Street, Hanover NH - and remote home office as negotiated with supervisors |
| Remote Work Eligibility? | Hybrid |
| Is this a term position? | No |
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| Is this a grant funded position? | No |
| Position Purpose | The Social Content and Community Specialist creates content for and engages with audiences on Dartmouth's flagship social media channels. Reporting to the Director of Social Strategy and Digital Engagement, this role combines hands-on content production (approximately 60% of the role) with community management and social listening (approximately 40%). The Specialist writes, designs, and produces static and written content for Dartmouth's institutional accounts, manages day-to-day community engagement across platforms, and serves as the team's eyes and ears on what audiences are saying about Dartmouth online. Day-to-day editorial direction comes from the Associate Director of Social Media. This is a creative, audience-facing role for someone who is fluent in the rhythms of social media, writes well, and wants to help shape how a major institution shows up on the platforms where its audiences spend their time. |
| Description | |
| Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp | Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience |
| Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries | Erin Supinka |
| Department Contact Phone Number | 6-2255 |
| Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title | Erin Supinka, Director of Social Strategy and Digital Engagement |
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| Equal Opportunity Employer | Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. |
| Background Check | Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. |
| Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy |
| Additional Instructions | |
| Quick Link | https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86417 |
Key Accountabilities
| Description | Content Production
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| Percentage Of Time | 60% |
| Description | Community Engagement and Social Listening
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| Percentage Of Time | 40% |
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| -- | Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. |
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| -- | Performs other duties as assigned. |
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Salary : $53,800 - $67,300