Social Media Volunteer

InReach; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative nonprofit is seeking passionate Social Media Volunteers to enhance its digital presence and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with leadership, gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit social media strategy while making a meaningful impact in the LGBTQ+ community. Volunteers will manage various social media platforms, create engaging content, and engage with community partners. Join this forward-thinking organization to amplify critical resources and gain valuable insights into LGBTQ+ issues and public discourse. If you're eager to learn and contribute to a vital cause, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Hands-on experience in nonprofit sector

Flexible hours

Opportunity to amplify LGBTQ+ resources

Qualifications

• Reliable access to a computer and internet connection.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain InReach’s social media channels.
• Create engaging graphics and videos to promote LGBTQ+ resources.

Skills

Social Media Management

Graphic Design

Video Editing

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Passionate about LGBTQ+ rights

Education

Experience in social media management

Knowledge of basic design principles

Tools

Canva

G Suite

Discord

Zoom

Hootsuite

Job description

• Hours per week: 2-5 (Volunteers can select their own hours—Monday through Friday—based on their schedule/time zone; all volunteers will use InReach’s volunteer management system to log their hours for accountability.)
• Location: Fully remote (from anywhere in the United States)

About InReach: We are InReach, a trans-led tech nonprofit building the world’s first open source verified LGBTQ+ resource platform. InReach is available on web (desktop and mobile), native iOS, and Android. Our vision is to ensure every trans and queer person has on-demand access to the safe resources they need to thrive. Over 420,000 people have used InReach to access verified LGBTQ+ resources.

About the Role: Social Media Volunteers will work closely with InReach’s Managing Director to maintain and expand InReach’s digital presence across multiple social platforms. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit social media strategy while amplifying critical resources for the diverse LGBTQ+ community.

Responsibilities:

• Report to InReach’s Managing Director.
• Manage and maintain InReach’s social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Ensure all social media content aligns with InReach’s organizational voice and branding.
• Create engaging graphics, videos, and other visual content using Canva to promote:
  • The free InReach platform and its impact;
  • Current events affecting the LGBTQ+ community (e.g., legislation, public discourse);
  • Educational content on LGBTQ+ issues.
• Engage with community partners, content creators, and relevant social accounts to build relationships, collaboration opportunities, and visibility.
• Develop strategies to increase InReach’s social media following and engagement.
• Assist with additional digital communications and operations tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Reliable access to a computer and internet connection.
• Available for 2-5 hours per week.
• Passionate about LGBTQ+ rights and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment using tools like G Suite, POINT, Discord, Zoom, Canva (graphic design), and Hootsuite (social media management).
• Knowledge of basic design principles; experience in social media management, graphic design, and/or video editing is a plus. Applicants are encouraged to submit samples of previous social media work with their application.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Why Volunteer with InReach?

• Grow and manage a nonprofit social media presence across multiple accounts.
• Gain in-depth exposure to LGBTQ+ issues and public discourse.