Social Media Specialist
About The Position
Sharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple but powerful mission: save food and feed communities. What started as a student startup now operates across the country, distributing millions of pounds of food every week to thousands of community partners nationwide. Our work is fast-paced, creative, and deeply impactful. We operate like a high-growth startup and collaborate with major creators, brands, and partners to bring awareness to food insecurity and food waste. We are looking for team members who are driven, adaptable, and passionate about making a meaningful difference.
Requirements
- Experience creating content for social media platforms (especially Instagram and TikTok)
- Strong understanding of social media trends, formats, and audience engagement
- Social Media optimized Video editing and content production skills
- Ability to capture content in dynamic, real-world environments
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience filming and editing short-form video content
- A strong personal or professional social media presence
- Experience covering live events or creating in-the-field content
- A strong sense of storytelling and visual creativity
- Familiarity with analytics tools and performance tracking
Responsibilities
- Create, develop, and post engaging content across Instagram and TikTok
- Capture in-person content at food rescues, community events, and pop-ups
- Collaborate with the content team on editing and polishing video/photo content
- Post and manage Instagram Stories, including live and behind-the-scenes coverage
- Monitor social media trends and creatively “newsjack” relevant moments
- Track and report on content performance to inform strategy and growth
- Support campaign execution for awareness and fundraising initiatives
- Contribute to content calendars and overall social media strategy
- Help grow audience engagement, reach, and brand visibility
- Represent the Sharing Excess voice: bold, young, empathetic, and mission-driven
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
- Opportunity to travel and capture impactful work in the field
- Direct exposure to leadership and high-profile partnerships
- Hands-on experience building a fast-growing brand and mission-driven organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
