The Social Media volunteer works closely with Social Media Manager to create engaging content for Faith N Friends' social media presence, including keeping social media channels updated and brand-focused and seeking out new social media avenues and ways of connecting with audiences.
Responsibilities:
- Help create and maintain a social media plan
- Use social media to promote the activities and achievements of Faith N Friends
- Keeping our social media channels updated on a frequent basis
- Encouraging others to comment on our posts and share them with others
- Ensure that communication reaches a wide range of local stakeholders and diverse audiences
- Develop and manage content for our website and social media, such as Twitter, Facebook & Linkedin
- Select relevant channels to reach our diverse audience
- Track the effectiveness of our social media work and recommend ways forward
- Test content and review its impact
- Keeping up to date with Faith N Friends events and news, and choosing what to promote through our social media feeds
- The ability to develop publicity materials is an asset
- Visiting our projects and attend our events with a view to writing articles about them
Relevant Skills, Competencies, and Experience:
- An understanding of different types of marketing and communications media, including electronic and social media
- To be able to communicate effectively, be articulate, with strong writing skills and the ability to feedback accurately
- Experience in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to transform small snippets of information into interesting and engaging stories suitable for Twitter, Facebook, etc
- Good understanding of confidentiality
- The ability to work equally well in a team and unsupervised
- An interest in, knowledge of, or willingness to learn about the volunteer management profession
Benefits:
- Development of communication skills
- PR and marketing experience
- Social media development skills
- Data handling skills
- Free training relevant to the role will be provided
- Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of Faith N Friends
- References to add to your CV
- Be part of a team of volunteers and meet new people
- Increase your confidence and gain new skills including ongoing development and training
- Understanding of the functions of Faith N Friends
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
