Volunteer: Social Media Specialist

Raregenomics; Downey (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization, Rare Genomics Institute, seeks a volunteer Social Media Specialist. In this role, you will manage social media content and engagement, create posts, and collaborate with the marketing team to enhance visibility of rare disease advocacy efforts. This volunteer opportunity is perfect for someone looking to leverage their marketing skills to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience with Canva design studio.
• Knowledge of content formatting and styling principles.
• Understanding of social media operations.
• Ability to meet monthly content deadlines (6-8 posts).

Responsibilities

• Create brand-aligned content for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Generate ideas to increase awareness and engagement.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team on trends and content.
• Build an evergreen content bank for ongoing use.

Skills

Canva

Social media operations

Job description

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Social Media Specialist role at Rare Genomics Institute.

Rare Genomics Institute (RGI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping rare disease patients find diagnosis, treatment, and a pathway to a cure. Through personalized research projects, RGI provides access to medical institutions and scientists for genomic sequencing, collaborates with clinicians and counselors, offers crowdfunding solutions, and supports rare disease advocacy and research.

Since 2011, RGI has completed over 300 genetic sequencing projects, funded over $3.5 million in genomic sequencing, discovered 8 unique genetic mutations, awarded over $2 million in grants, and built an online community of over 10,000 members.

Through volunteers, RGI advances science and healthcare for patients with rare diseases. To learn more, visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.

Work remotely with talented peers on a rewarding nonprofit program. Use your professional skills to do good for your community. RGI helps families in need of genome research.

Role: Social Media Specialist

The social media specialist will serve as our ambassador, managing social media content and engagement. Responsibilities include:

• Create brand-aligned content for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn (Posts, Carousels, Reels).
• Generate ideas to increase awareness and engagement.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team on trends and content.
• Build an evergreen content bank for ongoing use.

Requirements:

• Experience with Canva design studio.
• Knowledge of content formatting and styling principles.
• Understanding of social media operations.
• Ability to meet monthly content deadlines (6-8 posts).

This is a volunteer opportunity in partnership with VolunteerMatch and LinkedIn for Good.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Associate
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industries: Civic and Social Organizations, Non-profit Organizations

The job posting is current and active.