Associate, Social Media

Communities in Schools Inc • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Do you live and breathe social media and are you excited about taking brands to the next level on social? Then, this position might be for you! The Associate, Social Media will create and distribute content in various formats across CIS’ social media platforms with the goals of enhancing our brand, driving digital follower expansion, and maximizing engagement with target audiences. The Associate, Social Media will work closely with the Director of Digital Strategy and the Digital Communications Specialist to oversee the implementation of our digital/social media strategy and tactics that align with promoting upcoming campaigns, events, and other organizational initiatives. They will also measure and refine platform strategy to ensure continued growth and success. The Associate, Social Media will be a well-organized team player and will have a clear understanding of emerging tools and trends in the digital communications and social media landscape.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the principles of fundraising and communications for nonprofits desired.
• Knowledge of implementation of paid social advertising campaigns desirable, but not necessary.

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.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees