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Communities In Schools National Office · 11 hours ago

Associate, Social Media

Arlington,VA,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, dedicated to supporting children living in poverty. The Associate, Social Media will create and distribute content across social media platforms to enhance the brand and maximize audience engagement, while collaborating with the Digital Strategy team to implement and refine digital strategies.

Child CareEducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Execute social media campaigns in partnership with the MarComm team and help develop goals, strategies, tactics, and metrics for success in order to integrate overall campaign and program objectives

Oversee and maintain social media calendar, which includes editorial planning, writing/storytelling, and publishing social media content with the goals of increasing supporter engagement and attracting new supporters

Manage social media marketing campaigns and day-to-day activities, which include creating graphics, video editing and/or creation, collecting and/or writing content, and suggesting new and creative ways to engage our audiences

Social listening, which includes monitoring and highlighting affiliate network and partners’ content, in addition to education and social justice-related content

Consult on social media strategy for digital fundraising and advocacy efforts and share best practices expertise with National Office staff and the affiliate network through in-person or digital presentations or workshops

Qualification

Social media managementContent creationDigital strategyAnalytics proficiencyFundraising principlesEmerging trends knowledgeCommunicationStorytellingTeam collaborationAdaptabilityRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent years of experience) in related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Advanced knowledge of managing Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn, in addition to using social media management tools such as Sprout or Hootsuite

Excellent written and verbal skills with experience developing digital content and presenting best practices to various audiences

A passion for storytelling and engaging via social media in creative, new ways and testing new tactics to increase engagement and followers

Understanding of the principles of fundraising and communications for nonprofits desired

Proficiency with reporting and analytics for social media

A willingness to learn and a flexibility to shift as priorities shift

Ability to prioritize multiple assignments

Able to build positive relationships with your colleagues and willing to help others

Excited to work with people who have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives from your own

Knowledge of current and emerging digital and technology trends

Preferred

Knowledge of implementation of paid social advertising campaigns desirable, but not necessary

Benefits

Five weeks of Paid Time Off

Generous 403b Retirement Savings Plan contribution

10 Paid Holidays

90% of employee health care premiums paid by the organization

Summer Work Schedule and Winter Break*

Employer-paid short-term and long-term income replacement programs, and much, much more!

Company

Communities In Schools National Office

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Communities In Schools® (CIS®) is a national organization that ensures every student has what they need to realize their potential in school and beyond.

Founded in 1977

Arlington, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees