Assist Women’s Network is looking for a Social Media Coordinator volunteer to develop and maintain a strong online presence for our organisation. We’re looking for someone tech-savvy with an interest in our business community.
What You'll Do:
- Predominantly helping to generate innovative and engaging ideas for social media content, creating and scheduling posts and help to manage the social media platforms
- Help monitor social media channels. Responding to and engaging with feedback and conversations relevant to Assist. Particularly monitoring social media at time of events
- Attend events when able to (creating live content on social media when attending) and helping to promote these events
- Plan social media content using our social media content calendar and help to schedule content
- Working with the support of the Assist Communications & Marketing team. This help includes graphic design, animation, analytics, SEO
- Working closely with our Design & Marketing Executive to set goals, develop the brand strategy and manage the social media presence of Assist
- Take direction from Assist’s network/audience and channel the Assist energy and enthusiasm through social media content and conversations
- Copywriting skills are advantageous
- Effective communication skills
- Needs to have a passion for social media - keeping your finger on the pulse of what is trending on social
- Work as part of a team, but have the skills and autonomy to work upon your own initiative
- Take ownership of creative ideas and have the confidence to take lead on particular projects
- Be proficient in using the platforms and scheduling tools (Buffer, TweetDeck, CreatorStudio)
- Understanding of current affairs sensitive to Assist
- Knowledge of social media analytics and how to apply them to marketing strategy
- Excellent time management and communication skills to be able to work with closely with other members of the team
Why You'll Love It:
Assist Women's Network is a Tees Valley based organisation, set up in 2009, allowing women in business to grow professionally through a strong network of like-minded women. Made up of people from all sectors aged 16+, our team has a clear passion to make a difference for women and young people. Assist is a voluntary organisation, welcoming of all and completely inclusive regardless of an individual's race, nationality, disabilities, sexual preferences, religions and beliefs. We build awareness of business innovations that accelerate women's empowerment and have a real impact on women, families and communities. We are recognised for our openness and honesty, with many connections built through the network developing in to friendships, support groups and collaboration.
What You'll Learn:
As part of our volunteer group, you will have the opportunity to meet with women in business and the professional sectors, sharing and increasing your knowledge, skills and experience. You have the ability to mix within business circles, promoting the advancement of your networking and communications skills, which you can apply academically, personally or within the world of work. Further to this, we encourage the advancement of leadership and entrepreneurial roles, within a diverse setting.
Further opportunities from this role
Opportunity to extend your network, a chance to connect and engage with some incredible people across the Tees Valley within a friendly and positive culture
Opportunity to attend all Assist events
Opportunity to lead on projects/ campaigns relevant to Assist
Potential to work along side our website designer and developer to enhance the brand
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for an individual who can give us some of their time every month, contributing to the key outputs of the network. We are more than happy to upskill and support in personal development, but any prior experience or a keen interest in a range of social media platforms would be fantastic. We embrace new ideas and are constantly evolving and changing. In the network and in the wider community, we constantly ask, listen and adapt and all we hope for is a better place for all, including the generations that follow us. If you are like-minded, we would love to hear from you!
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