Social Media Associate

Breakthrough T1D

2d • $65

About The Position

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes. Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it. DESCRIPTION: In this role, you will help manage day-to-day social media activities for the Breakthrough T1D chapters, monitoring content, engaging with chapter staff, and supporting them with best practices. You’ll work closely with the field teams to ensure our social media reflects Breakthrough T1D’s mission and resonates with our local audiences.

Requirements

• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with nonprofit communications or event promotion is a plus but not required.

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

Benefits

• Breakthrough T1D offers competitive benefits, including 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, and generous paid time off.
• Benefits may vary by job level and full time or part time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees