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Student Position: Acola Coffee Company Social Media Intern
Department: Business
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Part-time Student
Pay: $17/hour for 10 hours per week
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Summary:
Acola Coffee Company, in partnership with the Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Columbia College, is seeking a current Columbia College student to work 10 hours per week managing Acola's social media pages. One of the most popular coffee shops in Mid-Missouri and a destination for college students, business executives, and entrepreneurs, Acola Coffee Company is just two blocks away from the Columbia College campus. Primary tasks include working with Acola's Director of Marketing on the development of a strategic content calendar for each of its social media pages, in addition to creating and managing content that aligns with Acola's brand and overall marketing strategy. The position has the ability to last through December 2026.
Minimum qualifications include considerable progress towards a bachelor's degree and excellent organizational and communication skills. Prior experience with graphic design or social media is preferred but not required. Applicants must be current Columbia College students. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Essential Functions:

• Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns
• Draft and revise content calendars for Acola's social media pages.
• Track social media engagement to identify successful content and campaigns
• Capture and edit photos and videos as needed for campaigns
• Attend Acola events

Skills:
• Ability to fluently read, write, and understand the English language.
• Proficiency in using a variety of computer and technology-related software and equipment, including Microsoft Office products (Excel) and social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment, with or without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills with all constituents.
Education:
• Significant progress towards a bachelor's degree
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must lift, carry, and move a minimum of pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a frequent and regular basis.
Work Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
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