Social Media Assistant

Volunteer Success; Wabasca-Desmarais; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit educational organization is looking for Social Media Assistants to create engaging content and manage platforms like Instagram and TikTok. This role offers mentorship, training, and skill development opportunities for youth aged 12-30 interested in education and digital services, with virtual placements available across Canada.

Benefits

Free access to volunteer conferences and fairs

Free 1:1 mentorship

Free networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Located in Canada and interested in a virtual placement.
• Ages 12-30.
• Familiar with social media websites, particularly Instagram and TikTok.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for social media platforms.
• Manage VRES's social media based on interests.
• Assist in promoting educational services.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Social Media Management

Job description

Vancouver Region Educational Services (VRES) is a non-profit organization committed to delivering affordable educational resources to the Vancouver Region community and beyond. We run a volunteer success program in collaboration with York Region Educational Services (YRES) where we recruit and mentor Canadian youth during their volunteer journeys.

Our volunteer success program empowers youth to develop practical communication, teamwork, and leadership skills while providing free and accessible educational services to their community. Following your volunteer application, VRES will match you with a youth advisor who will help you construct a skill development plan (SDP). Using your SDP, your youth advisor will place you in a volunteer position that reflects your needs, interests, and abilities.

About This Opportunity:

VRES is seeking Social Media Assistants to help create engaging content and manage our social media platforms. Develop your teamwork, leadership, and communication skills while aiding VRES to promote our educational services in Vancouver and beyond!

VRES will provide you with a role placement, in respect to organizing, managing, and developing our social media based on your interests and skills. We will then supply you with the necessary support to ensure your success in your role, including mentorship, training, and workshop resources.

Qualifications:

• Located in Vancouver, the Greater Vancouver Area, Ottawa, the Greater Toronto Area, Alberta, or located in Canada, and interested in a virtual placement
• Between ages 12-30
• Interested in education, health, environment, and/or digital services
• Familiar with various social media websites - in particular Instagram and TikTok

Why Volunteer with VRES?

The valuable services of VRES volunteers are rewarded with free perks, including:

• Free access to volunteer conferences and fairs
• Free 1:1 mentorship on personal growth and skill development
• Free networking opportunities

To apply, visit our website https://www.vancouvereducation.org/volunteer and complete our volunteer application form.