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Blockchain & Climate Institute

Social Media Director

Blockchain & Climate Institute, New York, New York, us, 10261

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THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE

Role Title : Social Media Manager

Location:

Remote

Position Type:

Volunteer (Unpaid)

Reports to : Senior Communications Manager

Works closely with:

Web Designers, PR & Media Officers, Graphic Designers, Video Designer

Role Overview The Social Media Manager leads BCI’s digital storytelling across all platforms — from long-term campaign strategies to rapid-response content. This role is designed for someone fluent in platform culture, who understands both climate and technology narratives, and knows how to translate complex work into sharp, engaging content.

You’ll be responsible for growing audiences, increasing engagement, and ensuring that BCI’s digital presence remains timely, credible, and on-message.

Key Responsibilities Strategy & Execution

Lead BCI’s social media strategy across X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging platforms

Develop and manage a flexible editorial calendar balancing campaign content with real-time responses

Ensure all content reflects BCI’s tone, priorities, and strategic communication goals

Coordinate with the Senior Communications Manager on narrative development and cross-platform messaging

Launch, manage, and report on multi-channel campaigns for events, policy work, publications, and partnerships

Optimise all visual and written content for platform-specific engagement and accessibility

Real-Time Engagement

Monitor climate news, policy developments, and tech trends to engage in timely conversations

Live-tweet and provide social coverage during events like COP, ISO meetings, or global summits

Build and maintain relationships with partner orgs, journalists, and climate-tech stakeholders via social channels

Creative Collaboration

Work with Graphic Designers and Video Editors to brief and adapt visual content for each platform

Shape Instagram Reels, Stories, Threads, and Twitter/X posts into cohesive campaigns

Provide creative input into copy, layout, and platform experiments

Mentor junior volunteers contributing to BCI social media

Experience and Skills

Proven experience managing social media accounts for a nonprofit, advocacy, or policy-driven organisation

Exceptional short-form writing skills for platforms like Twitter and Instagram

Strong visual instincts; familiarity with layout, timing, and mobile-first storytelling

Demonstrated ability to lead fast-paced content cycles from idea to post

Familiarity with engagement analytics and platform metrics

Tools & Platforms

Comfortable using tools like Hootsuite, Buffer, Later, or Sprout

Basic skills in Canva, Adobe Express, or Figma for resizing or visual prep

Familiarity with Trello and Teams collaboration tools

Understanding of digital accessibility and visual equity principles

What You’ll Gain

Influence over the public voice of a climate-tech policy organisation

Opportunities to shape campaigns tied to global forums, emerging climate markets, and blockchain use cases

Experience working with an international, fast-paced communications team

A portfolio of visible, impactful work in the global climate space

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