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Volunteer Social Media Director

Women of Color on the Move, California, MO, United States


Who We Are Women of Color On The Move (WOCOTM) is a nonprofit organization founded on the vision of healing, empowerment, and transformation for women and families who have been historically marginalized. Since our founding, we have worked tirelessly to create pathways of support, education, and leadership for women of color—especially those impacted by poverty, trauma, substance abuse, and systemic injustice. Why Volunteer With Us? Volunteering with WOCOTM is more than giving back—it’s becoming part of a movement. When you join us, you support a grassroots force for change. Whether your skills are in administration, outreach, mentorship, mental health, event planning, or simply showing up, you are needed, and your impact is real. Join us in helping women and communities heal, rise, and move forward. Volunteer Social Media Director Organization: Women of Color on the Move (WOCOTM) Location: Remote – Global Time Commitment: 6–10 hours per week (flexible) Position Type: Volunteer (Unpaid) Reports To: Executive Director / Communications Lead About Women of Color On The Move (WOCOTM): Women of Color on the Move (WOCOTM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and girls of color through leadership development, advocacy, and community‑driven initiatives. Our work centers equity, visibility, and collective impact. Volunteer Role Overview The Volunteer Social Media Director provides strategic guidance and leadership support for WOCOTM’s social media presence. This role helps shape high‑level content direction, brand voice, and campaign alignment while collaborating with staff and volunteers who execute day‑to‑day posting. This is a volunteer advisory and support role, designed to complement—not replace—paid staff functions. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Direction (Advisory Focus) Provide strategic input on social media goals, messaging, and audience growth Help align social media efforts with WOCOTM’s mission, values, and campaigns Offer guidance on platform selection, content themes, and storytelling approaches Content Oversight & Collaboration Review and provide feedback on drafted social media content (as needed) Support campaign planning for events, programs, and awareness initiativesCollaborate with staff, interns, and volunteers to ensure consistent messaging Mentorship & Support Mentor volunteer social media team members when applicable Share best practices, tools, and trends in social media and digital engagement Performance Insight Assist in reviewing basic engagement metrics and identifying opportunities for improvement Offer recommendations rather than managing analytics or reporting independently Qualifications Passion for nonprofit work, social justice, and community empowerment Experience with social media strategy, digital marketing, or communications Strong understanding of brand voice and audience engagement Ability to collaborate respectfully with staff and volunteers Reliable, organized, and able to commit agreed‑upon volunteer hours Preferred (but Not Required) Nonprofit or advocacy communications experience Experience mentoring or advising teams Familiarity with accessibility and inclusive communications practices What You’ll Gain Opportunity to contribute leadership skills to a mission‑driven nonprofit Strategic‑level nonprofit communications experience Professional networking and community impact Letter of recommendation upon successful service (upon request) Visibility as a key volunteer leader supporting women and girls of color Volunteer Status & Important Notes This is a volunteer, unpaid position No wages, stipends, or employee benefits are provided Schedule is flexible and mutually agreed upon This role does not create an employment relationship Volunteers do not perform duties that legally require paid staff classification #J-18808-Ljbffr