Volunteer Social Media Assistant

Rural Reconnect; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Reconnect is seeking a Volunteer Social Media Assistant to enhance its online presence. This remote role offers flexible hours and the chance to impact rural communities while gaining experience in social media management. The position has potential for future paid opportunities.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in nonprofit social media management

Mentorship and collaboration with a dedicated team

Opportunity for paid position in the future

Qualifications

• Passionate advocate for rural communities.
• Experienced in social media content creation and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule engaging content for social media platforms.
• Monitor and respond to comments to foster community engagement.
• Develop social media strategies to increase awareness.

Skills

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Communication

Tools

Canva

Hootsuite

Buffer

Job description

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Organization : Rural Reconnect (ruralreconnect.org)

Location : Remote (work from anywhere)

Type : Volunteer (potential for paid position in the future)

About Rural Reconnect :

Rural Reconnect is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering rural America with reliable, impactful, and regionalized local news. Our mission is to bridge the information divide, combat misinformation, and give rural communities the tools they need to thrive. By focusing on issues like local policies, economic challenges, and community stories, we aim to build a trusted media platform that serves rural Americans across the country.

About the Role :

We’re seeking a passionate and creative Volunteer Social Media Assistant to help grow and manage our online presence. This is a remote role with flexible hours, making it a perfect opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact while gaining hands-on experience in social media management. The role has the potential to evolve into a paid position as the organization grows.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist in creating and scheduling engaging content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Monitor and respond to comments and messages to foster community engagement.
• Help develop and execute social media strategies to increase awareness of Rural Reconnect’s mission.
• Research and share relevant news, stories, and resources related to rural America.
• Track analytics and provide insights on audience engagement and campaign performance.

Who You Are :

• A passionate advocate for rural communities and the power of reliable local news.
• Experienced (or eager to learn) in social media content creation, scheduling, and analytics.
• A strong writer and communicator with an eye for compelling visuals and storytelling.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage tasks independently in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with social media tools like Canva, Hootsuite, or Buffer is a plus but not required.

What You’ll Gain :

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit social media management.
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on rural communities across the country.
• Mentorship and collaboration with a team dedicated to creating positive change.
• Potential for this role to transition into a paid position as Rural Reconnect grows.

Time Commitment :

• 5–10 hours per week (flexible schedule).

To apply attach a resume and brief statement of interest.

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