Non-profit Social Media Director (volunteer/unpaid)

Backpacks for America; Boston; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Backpacks for America seeks a Volunteer Social Media Director to enhance their online presence and engage the community. This flexible, mostly remote role involves managing social media accounts, creating content, and supporting marketing efforts to aid individuals experiencing homelessness.

Benefits

Gain hands-on experience in social media marketing

Build a professional portfolio

Make a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness

Join a passionate team

Network with board members and volunteers

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills with an engaging tone.
• Proficiency in photography and videography for online use.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging content for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Schedule and publish content across platforms.
• Engage with the online community by responding to comments.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Photography

Videography

Social Media Management

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

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About Backpacks for America:

Join Backpacks for America in our mission to provide basic living necessities to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Greater Boston area. We are a passionate and dedicated organization seeking a creative and enthusiastic volunteer to help us amplify our message, engage our community, and drive donations to support our vital work.

Role Overview:

As our Volunteer Social Media Director, you will play a key role in building our online presence and connecting with our community. You will manage our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn), create engaging content (posts, photos, videos), and schedule posts to maintain a consistent presence. You will interact with our online community by responding to comments and messages, and contribute to social media advertising efforts. Additionally, you will assist with email outreach, design flyers, support events, and capture impactful moments through photography and videography. This is a flexible, mostly remote role with occasional in-person support at events around the Greater Boston area. You will collaborate closely with our Board of Directors to develop and implement marketing strategies.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop engaging content for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn aligned with our mission.
2. Create photos and videos for social media and marketing materials.
3. Schedule and publish content across platforms.
4. Engage with the online community by responding to comments and messages.
5. Assist with social media advertising campaigns.
6. Support email marketing efforts, including drafting outreach emails.
7. Design flyers and marketing materials using Canva and Microsoft Office.
8. Support on-site at events, capturing photos and videos.
9. Work with the Board of Directors on marketing initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong writing and communication skills with an engaging tone.
• Proficiency in photography and videography for online use.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively remotely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing social media for organizations or businesses.
• Experience creating content calendars across multiple channels.
• Familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and social media best practices.
• Experience with Canva and Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
• Passion for Backpacks for America’s mission and making a difference.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Gain hands-on experience in social media marketing and non-profit outreach.
• Build a professional portfolio.
• Make a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Join a passionate team.
• Network with board members and volunteers.

Time Commitment:

Part-time, flexible hours, estimated 2-7 hours/week. We aim to accommodate volunteers' schedules.

Compensation:

This is an unpaid volunteer position.

To Apply:

Please submit a brief cover letter, your resume, and examples of your social media work (profiles or samples) outlining your relevant experience and interest in this role.

We look forward to hearing from you!