Job description

This is a remote position.

Role Name: Social Media Specialist

Schedule:

Part-time, 20 hours per week flexible during client business hours

Client Timezone: Australian Eastern Timezone

Client Overview

Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding charity organization that’s making a significant impact on young lives through innovative sports and career development programs. This organization is at the forefront of combining basketball with employment and career coaching, creating unique opportunities for youth to grow both on and off the court. As they embark on an exciting growth phase, expanding from a handful of clubs to a projected 25-30 by year-end, they’re seeking a creative and proactive individual to elevate their digital presence and share their inspiring story with a broader audience.

Job Description

As a Part-time Social Media Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the online narrative of this impactful charity during a period of explosive growth. This is an exceptional opportunity to blend your passion for social media with meaningful work that directly benefits young people. You’ll be responsible for crafting and implementing engaging social media strategies that showcase the organization’s basketball programs and career coaching initiatives. Your creative content will not only increase brand awareness but also inspire and connect with youth, supporters, and potential partners. Working independently, you’ll have the freedom to bring fresh ideas to the table, edit compelling video content, and drive community engagement across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute innovative social media strategies that align with our mission and growth objectives
Create, edit, and publish eye-catching video and image content that brings our basketball clubs and career coaching programs to life online
Proactively generate creative campaign ideas that resonate with our young audience and showcase the impact of our work
Manage and schedule regular posts across various social media platforms to maintain a consistent and engaging online presence
Foster an active online community by responding to comments, messages, and engaging with our followers
Utilize social media analytics tools to track performance, identify trends, and optimize our content strategy
Collaborate remotely with our team to ensure social media efforts complement overall marketing goals and organizational initiatives
Stay ahead of social media trends and platform updates, implementing new features and best practices to keep our content fresh and relevant

Requirements

Proven track record as a Social Media Specialist or in a similar role, demonstrating a keen understanding of various social media platforms and their unique dynamics
Exceptional skills in video and image editing, with the ability to transform raw footage into compelling, shareable content
Proficiency in social media management tools, particularly Hubspot, and familiarity with social media analytics
Strong creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a talent for generating original content ideas
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt tone and style to suit our brand voice
Self-motivated and proactive work ethic, capable of managing projects independently and meeting deadlines
Passion for social impact and youth development, with the ability to effectively communicate our mission through digital channels
Flexibility to adapt strategies and content to support our rapid expansion from a small-scale operation to a multi-club organization
Bonus: Experience working with non-profits or in the sports/youth development sector

Join us in this exciting role and be part of a team that’s changing young lives through the power of sport and mentorship. Your social media expertise will play a vital role in amplifying our message and extending our reach to more communities in need.

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