Volunteer Social Media Assistant

Girls United Football Association

Volunteer Social Media Assistant | Job Description

We are Girls United, an international social enterprise that stands for a world with a level playing field, on and off the pitch. We establish grassroots football programmes for girls and use football as a tool to empower individuals.

Being part of the Girls United team means believing in the cause and being invested in the progress of the organisation. Founded on values of equality, inclusion and empowerment, the organisation is a space for innovation, action and growth with positive social impact at its roots. We are undertaking a series of exciting new projects in the fastest-growing sports industry globally. Joining the team is an opportunity to do meaningful work that is changing lives, within a supportive organisational environment.

Location: Varied (In-person at football sessions in Southwark, Lambeth, and Lewisham and remote for editing with opportunities to work from our Brixton office).

About the Role

We are looking for a Volunteer Social Media Assistant to support our London Marketing Lead in growing our TikTok presence and expanding the use of Reels and video content on Instagram. This role is ideal for someone passionate about content creation, social media, and grassroots football, who wants to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing within the sports industry.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the London Marketing Lead to develop creative content ideas for TikTok and Instagram Reels.
2. Attend Girls United football sessions to capture engaging video content featuring players and staff.
3. Edit and produce high-quality short-form videos for social media.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Passionate about football and its ability to drive social change.
2. Familiarity with TikTok and Instagram Reels, including current trends and editing techniques.
3. Basic video editing skills (experience with mobile editing apps or software like CapCut or TikTok editing).
4. A proactive and creative mindset, with a keen eye for engaging digital content.
5. Comfortable attending sessions and interacting with players and staff to capture authentic content.
6. Able to commit a minimum of 2 hours per week (or 8-10 hours per month), with flexibility depending on availability.
7. A DBS check is required for this role which we will arrange.

What You’ll Gain:

1. Hands-on experience in social media content creation within a growing grassroots football organisation.
2. Professional development and mentorship from our London Marketing Lead.
3. The opportunity to build a portfolio of social media work.
4. Involvement in a passionate and supportive team driving change in women’s and girls’ football.

This role is voluntary but offers a valuable opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in sports media, marketing, and community engagement. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you!

Next Steps:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a screening call to discuss their experience, interest in the role, and availability.

Application Deadline: 4 April 2025