Opportunities

Position: Social Media Marketing Coordinator-2025 Turkey Trot

(Short Term: October-November 2025) 

Location:  Davidson, NC 

(In Person or Remote) 

Position Summary:  The Davidson Turkey Trot is looking for a creative, motivated student to help manage our social media presence in the lead-up to race day. This short-term opportunity is ideal for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in event marketing and community engagement.

What You'll Do:

• Create and post content on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter)

• Share updates, countdowns, sponsor shout-outs, and fun participant stories

• Create short, engaging TikTok videos to build excitement and showcase the event vibe

• Monitor comments and messages, and help keep the community excited

• Optionally attend packet pick-up and race day to capture live content

What We're Looking For:

• Strong communication skills and a positive, community-minded attitude

• Interest in social media, events, or nonprofit work

• Basic familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, and Canva (or willingness to learn)

• Reliable, organized, and excited to be part of something meaningful

This is a short-term role with flexible hours. You’ll be supported every step of the way—and your work will help bring joy to hundreds of participants while supporting local causes.

Time Commitment: 

• Short Term: October-November 2025 

• Flexible Hours, In Person or Remote

Interested? Please contact Caroline Doble at caroline@davidsoninn.com or by phone 305-333-8296 .

Position: Website Developer

(8 week project) 

Location:  Davidson, NC 

(In Person or Remote) 

Position Summary:  Students Offering Smiles (SOS) is seeking a student website developer to create a brand-new website that showcases our mission, highlights our community impact, and features the Davidson Turkey Trot as one of our signature events. This is a hands-on opportunity to build a public-facing site from the ground up while contributing to a meaningful cause.

What You'll Do:

• Design and build a new SOS website using a platform like Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress

• Create pages for SOS’s mission, student projects, volunteer opportunities, and community events (including the 2025 Davidson Turkey Trot)

• Ensure the site is mobile-friendly, visually engaging, and easy to navigate

• Collaborate with SOS organizers to gather content, photos, and branding assets

• Set up basic SEO and analytics tools to track engagement (optional but encouraged)

What We're Looking For:

• Interest in web design, digital communication, or nonprofit outreach

• Familiarity with website builders or basic HTML/CSS (we’ll support you as needed!)

• Creative eye for layout and user experience

• Organized, proactive, and excited to make a lasting impact

This is a student-led, short-term project with flexible hours and mentorship support. Your work will help SOS share its story, celebrate student-led initiatives, and build excitement for events like the Davidson Turkey Trot.

Time Commitment: 

• 8 week project

• Flexible Hours, In Person or Remote

Interested? Please contact Caroline Doble at caroline@davidsoninn.com or by phone 305-333-8296 .

Position: Social Media Marketing Coordinator

(Student-SOS Project-Spring 2026) 

Location:  Davidson, NC 

(In Person or Remote) 

Position Summary:  Students Offering Smiles (SOS) is seeking a creative, community-minded student to lead social media efforts focused on post-event storytelling and impact reporting—especially highlighting the success of the 2025 Davidson Turkey Trot, one of SOS’s signature events. This is a great opportunity to build hands-on experience in digital outreach while helping share the joy and purpose behind SOS’s work.

What You'll Do:

• Create and schedule content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter)

• Share highlights from the 2025 Davidson Turkey Trot, including photos, participant stories, and sponsor appreciation

• Showcase how event proceeds are being used to support local causes and SOS initiatives

• Promote SOS’s mission, student-led projects, and upcoming opportunities to get involved

• Collaborate with SOS organizers to align messaging and share updates

What We're Looking For:

• Strong communication skills and a positive, inclusive attitude

• Interest in social media, storytelling, or nonprofit outreach

• Basic familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, and Canva (or willingness to learn)

• Reliable, organized, and excited to make a meaningful impact

This is a student-led, short-term project with flexible hours and mentorship support. Your work will help SOS amplify its mission, celebrate community impact, and inspire future volunteers and supporters.

Time Commitment: 

• 8 -10 weeks (Spring 2026) 

• Flexible Hours, In Person or Remote

Interested? Please contact Caroline Doble at caroline@davidsoninn.com or by phone 305-333-8296 .