Social Media Strategist (Remote)
Greening Forward Social Media Strategist
Greening Forward is a youth-led, youth-inspired nonprofit organization that focuses on developing youth leadership and increasing their involvement in environmental activism. Our programs range from conferences to grants given to student groups, and we work with students from across the country, in addition to several other countries. The Social Media Strategist maintains the public image of Greening Forward over the channels of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter via crafted posts, shares, and mentions that support the organization's cause. Specifically, our social media should provide insight and opportunities targeted at young people who want to make a change within the environmental movement. Additionally, the SMS will cover and promote any Greening Forward-sponsored events.
Responsibilities
- Maintains and develops Greening Forward’s social media. Updates it with any relevant changes or new information for our programs.
- Work with the Director of Digital Content to maximize the effect of GF’s social media accounts to reach as wide an audience as possible
- Actively search for new ways to increase Greening Forward’s online presence
- Participate in monthly Greening Forward conference calls with our entire staff, along with more frequent meetings with individual staff members
- Recruit for open Greening Forward positions
- Commit to an average of 4-6 hours per week
Desired Traits
- Passionate about the environment and/or youth engagement
- Strong familiarity with social media platforms (especially Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Experience with social media management
- Willingness to support overall organization in areas outside of social media, including but not limited to: fundraising, outreach, editing, program development
- Strong Communication Skills
- Quick Learner
- Able to work in a team
- Constant access to a computer
Benefits
- General workforce experience
- Community Service Hours
- Virtual Internship, flexible hours
- Opportunities for funded travel to events
- Leadership and teamworking development
- Access to mentors and resource
- Ability to work from anywhere