Chief Student Officer

Job Description

SUMMARY:  

As the Chief Student Officer (CSO), you will be the voice of your fellow students, providing invaluable insights into their preferences, behaviors, and trends. Your primary role will be to create engaging student-led content, while also taking on a special project to benefit your peers. This is an exciting opportunity to gain real-life work experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and be featured on K12’s social media channels. You’ll gain hands-on experience in content creation and social media management, build a portfolio of work, and enjoy flexible hours. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.  

• Create weekly Chief Student Officer content for K12 corporate social channels 

• Research, ideate, and create engaging social media content (text, images, videos) tailored for different social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube etc.). 

• Social media trend analysis research on the latest social media trends, viral content, and platform updates. Be willing to discuss and create similar videos from those trends. 

• Help brainstorm new content ideas or campaign strategies  

• Assist in the execution of social media campaigns, such as giveaways, school updates, or campaign launches. 

• Provide student insight to the executive team, sharing perspectives on student preferences and emerging trends 

• Participate in team meetings providing feedback on student engagement, offering ideas 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Currently enrolled in a K12-powered high school (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) 

• Ages 14 – 18 

• Strong interest in content creation, social media, and digital marketing 

• Knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest) 

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency 

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with staff 

• Punctual and have the ability to meet deadlines 

• Creativity, attention to detail and a passion for digital content 

• Good communication and storytelling skills 

• Ability to clear required background check  

• Parental consent to participate is required (for students under the age of 18 at time of employment) 

• Student must have or be able to get current work permit, if necessary, per state law 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Knowledgeable in video editing software's (iMovie, Adobe premiere) 

• Experience with photography and videography 

• Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Procreate, Adobe Photoshop) 

• Previous content creation or social media experience 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

We anticipate this position will pay $15.00 per hour. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.   

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.