The Society for the Anthropology of North America is searching for an anthropology graduate student to join the SANA Board in the role of Social Media Coordinator now through at least May 2026.

Role Overview

In addition to attending SANA board meetings, as a Graduate Student Representative you will serve as SANA’s Social Media Coordinator, playing a lead role in enhancing the visibility of SANA and its publications across various social media platforms. You will develop and execute social media strategies, create engaging content, and interact with our online community. We expect this will take approximately 2-5 hours weekly. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in section governance, academic publishing, social media management, and digital communication.

About Us

SANA (Society for the Anthropology of North America), a section of the American Anthropological Association, aims to provide a focused voice and institutional presence for the anthropology of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. SANA brings together anthropological researchers whose work covers a range of methodologies, topics, and settings to expand understanding of the region’s human histories, contemporary concerns, and imagined futures. A focal point in SANA is the intersections of race, gender, settler colonialism, migration, and class, highlighting efforts toward a more just world.

JANA (Journal for the Anthropology of North America) is the peer-reviewed publication of the Society for the Anthropology of North America and as such is dedicated to advancing research and scholarship in the study of anthropology focusing on Canada, the United States, and Mexico. JANA is a forum for North Americanist scholars, activists, and practitioners to disclose findings, raise issues, describe fieldwork, and offer political and theoretical analyses in a timely fashion.

Also a project of SANA, Home/Field is a space for ethnographers of North America to contend with pressing issues through an anthropological lens, and to explore what anthropology as a discipline — methodology, theory, ethics, and more — can contribute to the imagination and enactment of a more just world. We publish short-form, dialogical, and multi-sensory work that exists in parallel to the long-form scholarly work found in JANA to complement the research articles found in the journal.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a social media strategy tailored to the three platforms’ audience and goals.
  • Create, schedule, and publish content across social media platforms (e.g., article highlights, author interviews, academic insights).
  • Monitor social media trends and engage with the online academic community.
  • Collaborate with the editorial teams to promote new publications, special issues, and events.
  • Analyze and report on social media metrics (engagement, reach, impressions) to improve content performance.
  • Research and explore new ways to expand the journal’s online presence (hashtags, cross-promotion, partnerships).
  • Assist in managing social media interactions, including responding to comments and messages.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Anthropology or a related field.
  • Strong interest in academic publishing, research, or related fields.
  • Proficiency with social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram).
  • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different tones and audiences.
  • Creative mindset with an eye for compelling visuals and content design.
  • Basic knowledge of social media analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Twitter Analytics) is a plus.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Perks

  • Participation in the governance of a section of the American Anthropological Association.
  • Hands-on experience in social media management within an academic setting.
  • Opportunity to network with leading scholars and researchers.
  • Gain insights into the academic publishing process.
  • Flexible hours.
  • Academic credit or a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the term.
  • All SANA Graduate Student Reps receive $750 annually toward AAA membership, meeting registration, and travel expenses to attend the SANA/AAA meeting.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, a brief cover letter, and examples of any social media work or relevant experience to SANA President Angela Stuesse (astuesse@unc.edu) by October 1, using the subject line “SANA Grad Rep.” In your cover letter, tell us why you’re passionate about social media and academia!

We look forward to hearing from you!