Social Media Coordinator Part-time - New York, United States - Hearts & Bones Rescue

Description

Job Summary

Hearts & Bones Rescue ("HBR") is seeking a part-time Social Media Coordinator to join our passionate team, dedicated to saving the lives of shelter dogs in need and uniting them with loving adopters.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foster-based rescue with dual bases in Dallas, TX and New York City. We rescue approximately 1,000 dogs from overcrowded shelters each year, thanks to an incredible network of rescue partners, fosters, volunteers, and a small but mighty full-time staff


Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy creative tactics and campaigns via digital platforms to engage and grow our community, and further our rescue mission
• Manage all social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) including planning schedule, creating posts, monitoring, and daytoday community management
• Create, edit, and post shortform content on all platforms
• Analyze and report on metrics and impact of our digital platforms, optimizing for reach and engagement
• Recruit and oversee a teams of volunteers including:
• Social media volunteers to assist with social posts
• Photographers
• Stay up to date on the latest trends in social media, emerging technologies, and nonprofit communications
• Work will be primarily remote, with inperson attendance at events

Requirements:

• 25 years experience in the social media field
• Expert in social media strategy, trends and best practices, including Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
• A skilled storyteller, both through visual media and compelling copywriting, including creating and posting shortform content
• Willingness to travel to obtain content for dogs needing transport
• Strong independent work ethic, with the ability to drive strategy and accomplish tasks with little or no supervision
• Strong written communication, including the ability to write clear and compelling social posts
• A great eye for content and basic photography skills
• A customer first attitude and the ability to interact with adopters and fosters in a professional and kind manner, even in high pressure situations
• Familiarity with dog adoption and fostering
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Must love dogs We're looking for an individual dedicated to the mission of saving the lives of shelter dogs in need and finding them loving forever homes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit social media, particularly in the animal welfare space
• Ability to handle dogs of varying sizes and temperaments
• Ability to foster dogs in your home
• Video editing experience
• Basic graphic design skills
• Volunteer management experience
• Experience with Mailchimp, AirTable, website management, and/or social management

Compensation & Benefits

• 20 hours per week, flexible but weekend availability a must

- $20+/hour depending on experience
- _This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. There may be additional responsibilities assigned as necessary._

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