Social Media Associate, Communications - Remote

Overview

The Social Media Associate is the creative force behind our external-facing social media presence, responsible for crafting engaging static and video posts that show, not tell, the Galvanize USA story. Reporting to the Communications Director and working closely with the Senior Design & Marketing Manager and a Communications Associate who specializes in video editing, this role is responsible for turning social media ideas into a robust calendar of donor-facing content. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the Adobe Creative Suite, have experience splitting large pieces of content into many social media posts, and have demonstrable experience helping good but small social channels grow.

In Short

• Turn rough social media ideas into compelling content calendars for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and possibly other platforms.
• Pitch engaging social media ideas to the Communications Director based on internal research.
• Create social media content using the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Schedule posts, caption videos, and manage administrative tasks for social media.
• Engage with our audience on social media by liking, commenting, and responding to DMs.
• Conduct ongoing hashtag and social media trend research.
• Monitor and report monthly social media analytics.
• Provide general communications support as needed.
• Participate in an internal social media post review process.
• Occasional travel for in-person team retreats.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience managing multiple social media platforms or a degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Knowledge of current trends for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Express, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards.
• Ability to distill engaging content from longer sources.
• Commitment to equity and accessibility.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan with automatic and matching contributions.
• 120 hours of vacation time and 80 hours of health leave annually.
• 13 paid holidays throughout the year.
• 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment.