Student Portuguese Social Media Specialist (part-time)

We are seeking a part-time Portuguese Social Media Specialist to support awareness, community engagement, and growth efforts in Portuguese-speaking markets. This role will help develop and execute content strategies for BYU-Pathway’s Portuguese-language Facebook and Instagram pages. This is a remote position.

Applicants must reside in Utah or Idaho, USA, and be currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

About the role

This part-time position typically works Monday – Friday between the hours of 8 am - 5 pm. The specialist will create and schedule Portuguese-language social media content, assist with community management, review performance data, and recommend ways to improve reach, engagement, and audience growth.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Growth Marketing Manager to support a social media growth strategy for Portuguese-language pages.
• Plan, create, and schedule content for Facebook and Instagram, including captions, graphics, Stories, Reels, and other short-form content.
• Ensure content follows BYU-Pathway brand guidelines and reflects an appropriate tone for Portuguese-speaking audiences.
• Monitor and assist with responses to comments and DMs using approved messaging, escalating sensitive or complex questions when needed.
• Review monthly page performance and share insights on what is working, what is not working, and how content can improve.
• Recommend and support social media tests to improve reach, engagement, and growth.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field at a CES school: BYU, Ensign College, or BYU-Idaho. Those earning degrees from Ensign College or BYU-Idaho through BYU-Pathway are also eligible.
• Native-level Portuguese proficiency required; Brazilian Portuguese strongly preferred.
• Professional-level English proficiency is required.
• Currently living in Utah or Idaho, USA.
• Familiarity with Facebook and Instagram best practices, including content trends, engagement strategies, and basic platform analytics.

Qualifications

These are preferred but not required. Applicants who do not meet preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

• Experience managing or moderating social media accounts for a brand, organization, student group, or similar community.
• Experience planning, filming, and editing short-form video for social media.
• Familiarity with Meta Business Suite, Canva, Hootsuite, or similar social media tools.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to engage professionally and empathetically in online conversations.
• Curiosity, good judgment, and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions and challenge assumptions.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.