Breakthrough T1D · 1 week ago
Social Media Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expBreakthrough T1D is the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, dedicated to improving lives affected by T1D. The Social Media Associate will manage social media activities, monitor content, engage with chapter staff, and support best practices to ensure that the social media presence aligns with Breakthrough T1D's mission.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Monitor mission-driven content (e.g., posts, stories, reels, and graphics) for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, following national brand guidelines
Support the promotion of chapter events (e.g., walks, galas, or fundraisers) by meeting with chapters to offer best practices on promotion and help with marketing ideation
Use social media management tools to track basic performance metrics like engagement and follower growth
Stay up-to-date on social media trends and suggest fresh ideas to keep the chapter’s content relevant and engaging
Collaborate with chapter staff to align social media efforts with fundraising, advocacy, and community outreach goals
Ensure all content adheres to Breakthrough T1D’s brand voice, values, and accessibility standards
Support the national social accounts as needed by helping to maintain the content calendar and schedule posts
Qualification
Required
2–3 years of experience (professional, internship, or volunteer) managing social media accounts for an organization, club, or small brand
Familiarity with social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn) and basic knowledge of tools like Sprout Social or Canva
Strong written communication skills with an eye for creating clear, engaging, and error-free content
Basic experience with creating graphics or videos using tools like Canva
Ability to learn and use social media analytics to track engagement and report basic metrics
Enthusiasm for Breakthrough T1D's mission and a desire to connect with local communities
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Experience with nonprofit communications or event promotion is a plus but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A 403(b) retirement plan
Voluntary benefits
Flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts
An employee assistance program (EAP)
Life and disability insurance
Performance-based bonuses
Generous paid time off
Company
Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the only global organization with a strategic research plan to end T1D.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.05MKey Investors
Perficient
2025-11-10Grant· $0.05M
2025-04-08Grant
2017-03-03Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Aaron J. Kowalski
Chief Executive Officer
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