Associate, Social Media
Communities In Schools National Office, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Overview
WHO WE ARE
In 2020, 11.6 million children in the U.S.—16% of all children nationwide—lived in poverty, and those children were disproportionately children of color. CIS strives to bring community resources inside public schools, where they are accessible, coordinated, and accountable. CIS Co-Founder Bill Milliken said, “It’s relationships, not programs, that transform children. A great program simply creates the environment for healthy relationships to form between adults and children.” Bill Milliken’s vision is alive through a strong network of trained CIS staff embedded in schools nationwide building support and relationships inside schools.
Today, CIS serves more than 3,500 schools, the overwhelming majority are Title I-eligible schools across two channels: (1) independent affiliates and (2) licensed partnerships. CIS has a national, research-based history of delivering local results that support improved student relationships with adults, better-quality relationships with peers, and increased engagement and sense of belonging, leading to improved attendance, academic success, and on-time high school graduation rates.
Position Description
About The Role
Do you live and breathe social media and are you excited about taking brands to the next level on social? Then, this position might be for you. The Associate, Social Media will create and distribute content in various formats across CIS’s social media platforms with the goals of enhancing our brand, driving digital follower expansion, and maximizing engagement with target audiences. The Associate, Social Media will work closely with the Director of Digital Strategy and the Digital Communications Specialist to oversee the implementation of our digital/social media strategy and tactics that align with promoting upcoming campaigns, events, and other organizational initiatives. They will also measure and refine platform strategy to ensure continued growth and success. The Associate, Social Media will be a well-organized team player with a clear understanding of emerging tools and trends in the digital communications and social media landscape.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Execute social media campaigns in partnership with the MarComm team and help develop goals, strategies, tactics, and metrics for success to integrate overall campaign and program objectives.
Oversee and maintain social media calendar, including editorial planning, writing/storytelling, and publishing content to increase supporter engagement and attract new supporters.
Manage social media marketing campaigns and day-to-day activities, including creating graphics, video editing and/or creation, collecting and/or writing content, and suggesting new and creative ways to engage audiences.
Social listening to monitor and highlight affiliate network and partners’ content, as well as education and social justice-related content.
Consult on social media strategy for digital fundraising and advocacy efforts and share best practices with National Office staff and the affiliate network through in-person or digital presentations or workshops.
Requirements Successful candidates are required to have the following skills and qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent years of experience) in related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of managing Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn, in addition to using social media management tools such as Sprout or Hootsuite.
Excellent written and verbal skills with experience developing digital content and presenting best practices to various audiences.
A passion for storytelling and engaging via social media in creative, new ways and testing new tactics to increase engagement and followers.
Understanding of the principles of fundraising and communications for nonprofits desired.
Proficiency with reporting and analytics for social media.
A willingness to learn and a flexibility to shift as priorities shift.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
Able to build positive relationships with colleagues and be willing to help others.
Excited to work with people who have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives from your own.
Knowledge of current and emerging digital and technology trends.
Knowledge of implementation of paid social advertising campaigns desirable, but not necessary.
Travel Travel up to 15% is required including travel in the domestic United States with overnight stays.
About Us CIS staff continue to work in a virtual environment; however, the national office is open and available for staff to use as appropriate. Interviews will be conducted by phone and/or video conference to protect health and safety of staff and applicants.
Benefits & Perks
Work that makes a difference—the opportunity to contribute to an important mission!
Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
Five weeks of Paid Time Off
Generous 403b Retirement Savings Plan contribution
10 Paid Holidays
90% of employee health care premiums paid by the organization
Summer Work Schedule and Winter Break*
Employer-paid short-term and long-term income replacement programs, and much, much more!
Equal Opportunity Communities In Schools is committed to a workforce that is representative of the varied communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. CIS prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected category. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For more information on Communities In Schools please visit our website.
Salary Description $50,610 -- $56,400
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Today, CIS serves more than 3,500 schools, the overwhelming majority are Title I-eligible schools across two channels: (1) independent affiliates and (2) licensed partnerships. CIS has a national, research-based history of delivering local results that support improved student relationships with adults, better-quality relationships with peers, and increased engagement and sense of belonging, leading to improved attendance, academic success, and on-time high school graduation rates.
Position Description
About The Role
Do you live and breathe social media and are you excited about taking brands to the next level on social? Then, this position might be for you. The Associate, Social Media will create and distribute content in various formats across CIS’s social media platforms with the goals of enhancing our brand, driving digital follower expansion, and maximizing engagement with target audiences. The Associate, Social Media will work closely with the Director of Digital Strategy and the Digital Communications Specialist to oversee the implementation of our digital/social media strategy and tactics that align with promoting upcoming campaigns, events, and other organizational initiatives. They will also measure and refine platform strategy to ensure continued growth and success. The Associate, Social Media will be a well-organized team player with a clear understanding of emerging tools and trends in the digital communications and social media landscape.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Execute social media campaigns in partnership with the MarComm team and help develop goals, strategies, tactics, and metrics for success to integrate overall campaign and program objectives.
Oversee and maintain social media calendar, including editorial planning, writing/storytelling, and publishing content to increase supporter engagement and attract new supporters.
Manage social media marketing campaigns and day-to-day activities, including creating graphics, video editing and/or creation, collecting and/or writing content, and suggesting new and creative ways to engage audiences.
Social listening to monitor and highlight affiliate network and partners’ content, as well as education and social justice-related content.
Consult on social media strategy for digital fundraising and advocacy efforts and share best practices with National Office staff and the affiliate network through in-person or digital presentations or workshops.
Requirements Successful candidates are required to have the following skills and qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent years of experience) in related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of managing Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn, in addition to using social media management tools such as Sprout or Hootsuite.
Excellent written and verbal skills with experience developing digital content and presenting best practices to various audiences.
A passion for storytelling and engaging via social media in creative, new ways and testing new tactics to increase engagement and followers.
Understanding of the principles of fundraising and communications for nonprofits desired.
Proficiency with reporting and analytics for social media.
A willingness to learn and a flexibility to shift as priorities shift.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
Able to build positive relationships with colleagues and be willing to help others.
Excited to work with people who have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives from your own.
Knowledge of current and emerging digital and technology trends.
Knowledge of implementation of paid social advertising campaigns desirable, but not necessary.
Travel Travel up to 15% is required including travel in the domestic United States with overnight stays.
About Us CIS staff continue to work in a virtual environment; however, the national office is open and available for staff to use as appropriate. Interviews will be conducted by phone and/or video conference to protect health and safety of staff and applicants.
Benefits & Perks
Work that makes a difference—the opportunity to contribute to an important mission!
Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
Five weeks of Paid Time Off
Generous 403b Retirement Savings Plan contribution
10 Paid Holidays
90% of employee health care premiums paid by the organization
Summer Work Schedule and Winter Break*
Employer-paid short-term and long-term income replacement programs, and much, much more!
Equal Opportunity Communities In Schools is committed to a workforce that is representative of the varied communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. CIS prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected category. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For more information on Communities In Schools please visit our website.
Salary Description $50,610 -- $56,400
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