Social Media Manager - Independent Contractor - Part Time

Social Media Manager (Athletics) - Independent Contractor - Part TimeAvon Old Farms School | Avon, CTHybrid (On-Campus + Remote Flexibility)Independent Contractor Position | Part-Time, August through MayStart Date: ASAPSUMMARYAvon Old Farms School is seeking a creative, organized, and highly collaborative Social Media Manager to oversee and grow our athletics social media presence. This role will manage seven official Avon Old Farms athletics social media accounts, producing engaging content that highlights our teams, athletes, coaches, and game-day energy.This is a contractor role with access to office space on campus. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently while also building strong relationships with coaches, captains, athletic leadership, and the marketing & communications team. There is also opportunity for this role to support broader school-wide social media initiatives and collaborate with our student sports media group.RESPONSIBILITIESAthletics Social Media ManagementManage and maintain content calendars for seven Avon Old Farms athletics social media accountsCoordinate directly with coaches, captains, and athletic administrators to stay current on schedules, storylines, and highlightsGame-Day Coverage & ContentProduce and publish game-related graphics and posts, including:Schedule graphicsGame-day graphicsScore updatesFinal score recapsHighlight posts and post-game storytellingAttend home games and select away games to capture real-time content (photo/video clips, short interviews, team moments, crowd energy)Deliver quick-turn content during and immediately after gamesCreative Storytelling & Team Culture ContentDevelop fun, trending content that highlights:Team culture and personalityAthlete spotlightsCoach featuresTraditions and rivalriesBehind-the-scenes momentsCapture and edit short-form video content optimized for Instagram Reels, TikTok-style formats, and StoriesStudent Sports Media CollaborationCollaborate with Avon's student sports media group in the afternoons (as needed)Support students in content creation, planning, and executionHelp build a consistent and professional athletics content pipelineCoordination & Brand AlignmentMeet regularly on campus with coaches and team leaders, athletic directors, and the marketing director to ensure content aligns with Avon Old Farms School's brand voice, visual identity, and community valuesMaintain an organized digital workflow for assets, templates, and content archivesQUALIFICATIONS2-5 years of experience managing social media accounts, preferably in education or athletics.Strong photography and videography skills, including editing proficiency (Adobe Creative Suite).Experience creating short-form video content optimized for Instagram and similar platforms.Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for event coverage.