Social Media Coordinator
Expired Job Description :
The
Social Media Coordinator is responsible for developing content across Habitat Chicago’s and ReStore Chicago’s social media channels and working with the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager to implement an effective strategy to help improve organizational awareness, recruit program participants, increase ReStore sales, and communicate our vision, messaging, and storytelling aims.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation (80%)
The Social Media Coordinator will create unique and engaging content for Habitat Chicago and ReStore Chicago’s social media platforms (I.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube).
Draft and schedule engaging content to promote Habitat Chicago’s events, programs, and corporate partners.
Plan and project manage graphics and/or video content for social media posts with the Marketing & Communications team (or design and edit social post graphics/video, depending on experience).
Create, run, and monitor social media ad campaigns to support our programs in participant recruitment Check all social media platforms regularly and respond to comments and direct messages promptly. Interact with partners and prospective partners’ pages to maintain positive and active presence. Ensure all content is accessible (i.e. writing alt text, captions for videos, etc.), consent has been received from subjects, and original authors (photographers) are credited. Take photographs, videos, and other engaging content for ReStore Chicago to boost sales, increase exposure, enhance its reputation, and link it to Habitat Chicago’s mission.
Be onsite at events and community engagements to document our work.
Work collaboratively with the other members of the Marketing & Communications team to promote our organizational storytelling goals.
Strategy Development (15%)
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team members to develop a compelling and results-driven social media strategy for Habitat Chicago and ReStore Chicago.
Work collaboratively with Senior Marketing & Communications Manager to develop a social media calendar and organizational strategy to increase viewership and followers, drive ReStore sales, and effectively and clearly communicate the organization’s mission and vision across all our social platforms.
Track social media analytics to evaluate effectiveness and drive improved strategy.
Teamwork (5%)
As a key Development Team member, contribute to our organizational health through enthusiastic collaboration, leadership, and personal integrity.
Maintain a “team first” outlook, supporting the success of the team and the mission in attitude, ideas, and actions lead by example and with active, creative input for growing and improving the organization.
Contribute enthusiastically to all organizational events, helping as necessary with set up/take down, management, networking, various tasks, etc.
Engage with all members of team, program participants, and core volunteers.
Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Deep knowledge of and experience with social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter
High level of computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
Graphic design and typography skills a plus but not required.
Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite a plus but not required.
Excellent writing, analytical, storytelling, and research skills.
High level of creativity and innovation with content conceptualization.
Self-motivated, detail oriented, highly organized.
Personable, customer-oriented ease with working with others.
Must work well under pressure and with changing priorities.
Enthusiasm for nonprofit marketing & communications work and willingness to proactively seek best practices and new ideas.
Commitment to problem solving, continuous improvement, curiosity and personal development.
Understanding and enthusiasm for Habitat for Humanity philosophy and willingness to advocate its mission.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
2+ years of marketing/communications experience, including but not limited to social media.
Experience with successful project management and effectively leading projects start to finish.
Full-time 8am-4pm plus occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Compensation: Hourly position ranging from $20.00- $2.00/hour, depending on experience. 30+ vacation/sick/personal days per year. 90% employer paid health insurance access to dental, vision, life and 401k plans.
To Apply: Please submit compelling cover letter and resume to careers@habitatchicago.org with “Social Media Coordinator – Your Name” in the subject line by 7/215023. Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.
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Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation (80%)
The Social Media Coordinator will create unique and engaging content for Habitat Chicago and ReStore Chicago’s social media platforms (I.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube).
Draft and schedule engaging content to promote Habitat Chicago’s events, programs, and corporate partners.
Plan and project manage graphics and/or video content for social media posts with the Marketing & Communications team (or design and edit social post graphics/video, depending on experience).
Create, run, and monitor social media ad campaigns to support our programs in participant recruitment Check all social media platforms regularly and respond to comments and direct messages promptly. Interact with partners and prospective partners’ pages to maintain positive and active presence. Ensure all content is accessible (i.e. writing alt text, captions for videos, etc.), consent has been received from subjects, and original authors (photographers) are credited. Take photographs, videos, and other engaging content for ReStore Chicago to boost sales, increase exposure, enhance its reputation, and link it to Habitat Chicago’s mission.
Be onsite at events and community engagements to document our work.
Work collaboratively with the other members of the Marketing & Communications team to promote our organizational storytelling goals.
Strategy Development (15%)
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team members to develop a compelling and results-driven social media strategy for Habitat Chicago and ReStore Chicago.
Work collaboratively with Senior Marketing & Communications Manager to develop a social media calendar and organizational strategy to increase viewership and followers, drive ReStore sales, and effectively and clearly communicate the organization’s mission and vision across all our social platforms.
Track social media analytics to evaluate effectiveness and drive improved strategy.
Teamwork (5%)
As a key Development Team member, contribute to our organizational health through enthusiastic collaboration, leadership, and personal integrity.
Maintain a “team first” outlook, supporting the success of the team and the mission in attitude, ideas, and actions lead by example and with active, creative input for growing and improving the organization.
Contribute enthusiastically to all organizational events, helping as necessary with set up/take down, management, networking, various tasks, etc.
Engage with all members of team, program participants, and core volunteers.
Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Deep knowledge of and experience with social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter
High level of computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
Graphic design and typography skills a plus but not required.
Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite a plus but not required.
Excellent writing, analytical, storytelling, and research skills.
High level of creativity and innovation with content conceptualization.
Self-motivated, detail oriented, highly organized.
Personable, customer-oriented ease with working with others.
Must work well under pressure and with changing priorities.
Enthusiasm for nonprofit marketing & communications work and willingness to proactively seek best practices and new ideas.
Commitment to problem solving, continuous improvement, curiosity and personal development.
Understanding and enthusiasm for Habitat for Humanity philosophy and willingness to advocate its mission.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
2+ years of marketing/communications experience, including but not limited to social media.
Experience with successful project management and effectively leading projects start to finish.
Full-time 8am-4pm plus occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Compensation: Hourly position ranging from $20.00- $2.00/hour, depending on experience. 30+ vacation/sick/personal days per year. 90% employer paid health insurance access to dental, vision, life and 401k plans.
To Apply: Please submit compelling cover letter and resume to careers@habitatchicago.org with “Social Media Coordinator – Your Name” in the subject line by 7/215023. Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.
#LI-DNI
