Social Media Manager - Intern/Volunteer

The organisation: The World Literacy Foundation is a global not-for-profit that works to lift young people out of poverty through literacy. Founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2003, the World Literacy Foundation operates on the principle that education is a basic human right.

Position description As our Social Media Manager - Intern/Volunteer, you will be responsible for creating our social media strategy and coordinating, curating, creating, and scheduling high-quality content for our organic social channels. You will also work closely with the marketing team to help meet strategic goals. You'll have a hyper-creative eye with graphic design skills and a deep understanding of organic social platforms. This role will require content creation outside of business hours, social media posting, and community engagement.

Tasks:

• Working with the Marketing Team to update and implement a social media strategy.
• Content creation for social media: Produce and publish original, high-quality content including copywriting
• Creating reels and smaller social media videos
• Implement a content calendar to manage content.
• Coordinate and schedule social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn) and liaise with staff and other stakeholders to identify post ideas.
• Plan and write blogs that bring value to the brand's readers
• Community engagement, answering direct comments of our social communities.
• Perform research on social media trends and competitor activity

Relevant Skills

• Technical skills in a variety of social media platforms
• Experience in creating content for social media platforms, (especially Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn).
• Great writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Positive mindset and an ability to work collaboratively with others
• Problem solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement.
• Ability to use Canva and/or Adobe Suite plus website and electronic direct mail platforms (similar to WordPress and Mailchimp)
• Student or graduate in Marketing, Design, Media and Communication or related professions

Additional benefits

• Digital Marketing Mentoring for Non-profit organizations.
• International experience promoting our projects in the UK, USA, Africa, Australia, and Latin America.
• Flexible working hours - Online
• Development opportunities
• You will connect and work with a huge community who inspire you every day.
• Blended working environment with the opportunity to work from home and the office located in Melbourne.

Application process:

To apply now to Carlos Vallejo, email: [email protected] Please make sure you submit a well-proofed resume/CV with a cover letter.