Social Media Manager

AVA

Food & Beverage

This Digital Marketing Specialist internship in Minneapolis-Saint Paul focuses on content creation and SEO, which aligns perfectly with the user’s interest in these areas. The job involves developing engaging content, managing brand identity, and driving awareness through strategic digital marketing efforts. It offers hands-on experience in various social media platforms, enhancing the candidate’s portfolio and making them a valuable asset to their future career.

At a glance

$1–2K/mo

Hybrid, based in Minneapolis, MN

Work in person for part of the week, from the location

Job

Part-time15 hours a week

US work authorization required

Job description

We are seeking a creative, organized, and trend-aware Social Media Brand Manager to oversee and grow our online presence across multiple social media platforms. This role is responsible for creating engaging content, maintaining brand identity, increasing audience engagement, and helping drive awareness, traffic, and sales through strategic digital marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

Create, schedule, and publish content across social media platforms
Develop creative campaigns, captions, reels, stories, and promotional content
Maintain a consistent brand voice, aesthetic, and online presence
Monitor social media trends and identify opportunities for growth
Engage with followers through comments, messages, and community interaction
Coordinate with photographers, videographers, designers, and event staff
Track analytics and report on performance, engagement, and growth metrics
Assist with marketing initiatives, partnerships, and promotional campaigns

Qualifications

Strong understanding of major social media platforms
Experience with content creation, branding, and digital marketing
Basic photography, video editing, and graphic design skills preferred
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to trends
Experience using tools such as Canva, CapCut, or Meta Business Suite preferred

Preferred Traits

Creative thinker with strong attention to detail
Self-motivated and dependable
Comfortable working evenings and weekends when needed
Passion for hospitality, nightlife, entertainment, fashion, or lifestyle branding

Contact:

AVA

124 Third Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN
55401

https://avampls.com

(612) 584-3218

Carie Statz

Carie Statz is a marketing and sales instructor. She began teaching at DCTC in 1998. Carie is pursuing her doctorate in business administration (DBA), has a master's degree in mass communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She has a bachelor's degree in from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where she minored in Spanish and majored in mass communications with an emphasis on advertising and public relations. At the Universidad de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico, she pursued general studies in Spanish and anthropology. She also attended the Grantsmanship Training Program at Marquette University. Carie continues her education through software upgrades and Web applications. She also attends seminars, courses, and conferences covering new trends in marketing and graphic design. Her nonprofit marketing experience includes supervisory positions at DCTC, UWM, and the Community Action Program of Janesville, Wisconsin. Her for-profit experience includes work for Walt Disney World, Oscar Mayer Foods, and TCF Bank of Wisconsin. Carie published "How the News Media Affects the Public's Perception of Crime" as her thesis. In 2003 and 2007, Carie was nominated as "DCTC Instructor of the Year." As DCTC's marketing director, she won several awards for marketing materials, including radio and television commercials as well as viewbooks and catalogs. In 2003, she won the Silver IABC Award for designing the college's 2002-2003 viewbook. Regarding her teaching philosophy, Carie strives to "bring the real world into the classroom as much as possible so students are prepared for work upon graduation." The best part of her job as a DCTC instructor is hearing from internship supervisors about how they would rather hire a prepared student from DCTC than another student from a four-year college. Carie is a member of the American Marketing Association and does volunteer work for Treasurers of the Heart and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.

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