Federal Work Study OFF-CAMPUS - Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF) Social Media Student Worker

Organization

The Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF) is the primary nonprofit partner of the Nashville Public Library. Since 1997, NPLF has raised nearly $110 million in private support, funding the innovation and reach that helped make NPL the national Library of the Year. Metro funding covers roughly 90% of the Library’s budget; the 10% NPLF contributes is what allows NPL to adapt, grow, and extend deeper into the community.

Our mission is to fund, advocate for, and amplify Nashville Public Library to power literacy, life skills, and connection for all.

Position Overview

The Social Media Student Worker supports NPLF’s social media presence across platforms, helping the Foundation tell the story of the Library and the people it serves. This is a paid, part-time position designed for a currently enrolled student who wants hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications.

The student worker captures and creates content, drafts and schedules posts, monitors community engagement, makes basic website updates, and helps track performance. Work is assigned and reviewed by full-time marketing staff; the student worker executes within an established content calendar, brand voice, and campaign strategy rather than setting them. This role offers real portfolio-building work on live campaigns and events, with mentorship and regular feedback.

The Social Media Student Worker reports to the Nashville Public Library Foundation Director of Marketing and Communications.

### Responsibilities

Content Creation & Capture

• Capture photo and short-form video content at Foundation and Library events, programs, and branch locations.
• Draft social copy in NPLF’s voice for review, adapting tone and format to each platform.
• Build simple graphics and short-form video edits using approved templates and brand assets (Canva or similar).
• Organize and tag photo, video, and graphic files in the shared media library so