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Social Media Specialist

About the job

Lodi Adopt-A-Child’s mission is to assist underprivileged youth in the community with the resources and support needed to enjoy everyday life and to provide and promote opportunities from which each child may benefit.  Our annual Christmas Wish Program is our largest and most well-known program, providing gifts for children from low-income families with toys and clothes. For many of them, these are the only holiday gifts they will receive.  Last year we provided gifts to over 850 children from 400 families.  The program kicks off in October and runs through to our Christmas party in mid-December.

 

Social media is a major means to communicate with the families and children we support, along with the sponsors and patrons in the community who donate their time, gifts and money.  It is essential that we provide information about our schedules and events.  It is equally important for our supporters and donors to see how we’re progressing and what their contributions enable us to do.

 

Lodi Adopt-A-Child (LAAC) needs someone to help drive our social media campaigns. Our immediate requirements run through the end of 2024 (approximately 10 weeks).  At the end of the year, we will evaluate the effectiveness of the program and will decide at that time whether to continue this into the new year.

Position Summary

As the Social Media Specialist, you'll be responsible for social media on Facebook and Instagram for Lodi Adopt-A-Child.  You will work closely with the board members preparing for our annual Christmas Wish Program, culminating with Christmas party on December 14th.

 

You will create the content with the guidance of board.  This may include photos of our events and activities, creation of graphics, interviews with the board, our families, our supporters and partners in the community.  You will be responsible for posting on our Facebook and Instagram pages.  Our expectation is for a minimum of 5 posts per week from mid-October through mid-December.

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This program is expected to run from early October to until after our Christmas party on December 14th

Responsibilities

  • Create and curate content that captures the essence of LAAC’s mission and values.

  • Collaborate with the board to develop content opportunities and attend events to capture photos, videos, and quotes.

  • Identify captivating stories among the board, families, supporters and community partners, conducting interviews and writing posts/articles.

  • Capture and edit video content for social media use. (Optional)

  • Provide context for photos and create engaging social media captions.

  • Upload photos promptly as provided by LAAC board members

  • Monitor and reply to comments on social media, with the assistance of the board as needed.

  • Monitor social media channels and engage on behalf of LAAC.

  • Evaluate social media performance and create reports using analytics.

  • Make recommendations to the board of additional social media communications

  • Attend one-on-one/team meetings as needed.

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of tools and platforms in the social media space.

  • Experience with Facebook and Instagram, preferably for a business or other non-profit organization.  Experience with other social media platforms is a plus.

  • Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Fluency in English and Spanish is a plus.

  • Computer literate with proficiency in word processing and Canva skills are highly desired.

  • Passion for social media and its impact on the business environment.

  • Self-starter with ability to perform duties with limited guidance or direction

  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Knowledge of LAAC and its programs is a plus.

  • Must be available to attend time in our offices to observe activities, and interview supports and/or families during office hours in October-December.  Expect to be there at least 1-2 hours per week, more preferred.

  • Must be available for our Christmas party on Saturday, December 14th.

  • Volunteering to support our program during these months is encouraged, but not required.

Join us as a Social Media Speicalist and be part of a team that's dedicated to uplifting children in our community.

 

Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to info@lodiadoptachild.org.  Personal or professional references appreciated.

 

Lodi Adopt-A-Child, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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