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Contract Part-Time Social Media Specialist

Omaha Downtown Improvement District, Lincoln, NE, United States


The Omaha Downtown Improvement District Association is dedicated to supporting a clean, green, safe, and vibrant Downtown Omaha. Since 2007, the organization has been enhancing the area through services and initiatives that benefit residents, businesses, property owners, employees, and visitors. Efforts include public space maintenance, safety programs, event promotions, and advocacy to improve infrastructure and planning. Funded by property owners and guided by a volunteer board, the District focuses on creating a downtown environment that is welcoming, functional, and continuously growing as a destination for living, working, and exploring.

Role Description The Omaha Downtown Improvement District Association is seeking a contract, part-time Social Media Specialist to help plan, create, schedule, and manage content across our social media channels. This role will help us better share the work happening in Downtown Omaha, promote events and initiatives, highlight businesses and community partners, and keep our audiences informed and engaged.

We already have strong content sources through our website, programs, events, and ongoing downtown initiatives. We need someone who can turn that content into a consistent, engaging social media presence.

Primary Platforms

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Responsibilities

Create and schedule social media content on an ongoing basis

Pull content ideas from our website, events, programs, and organizational updates

Write clear, engaging captions tailored to each platform

Develop a monthly content calendar

Create simple branded graphics using existing brand assets and templates

Promote events, programs, downtown initiatives, and partner updates

Track basic performance metrics and provide simple monthly reportingRecommend ways to grow reach, engagement, and consistency across platforms

Ideal Qualifications

Experience managing social media for a nonprofit, district, small business, community organization, or agency clients

Strong writing and editing skills

Ability to take existing information and turn it into polished social content

Experience with scheduling tools such as Meta Business Suite, Buffer, Hootsuite, Later, or similar platforms

Basic graphic design skills in Canva or similar tools

Organized, dependable, and able to work independently

Familiarity with Downtown Omaha is a plus

Scope and Schedule

Part-time contract role

Estimated hours: 10-20 hours a month

Compensation

Contract rate commensurate with experience

Please include your hourly or project-based rate with your application

To Apply Please send the following:

Brief introduction

Resume or relevant experience

Samples of social media work or links to accounts you have managed

Your hourly or project rate

Optional, a short note on how you would approach social media for a nonprofit or downtown-focused organization

Send materials to: Christina@omahadowntown.org

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