Social Media Volunteer or Intern

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Mission: Responding to a critical societal need, Aquinas Literacy Center empowers adults by providing English as a Second Language instruction through individualized tutoring in an environment that respects and reverences individuals. We enable learners to transform their lives by acquiring skills to become successful parents, productive workers and responsible citizens.

History: Aquinas Literacy Center (ALC) is a community-based organization located in McKinley Park on the southwest side of Chicago. Since 1996, ALC has served the immigrant community by offering free individualized instruction in the English language. Using trained, volunteer tutors, Aquinas serves over 200 learners annually. Learners participate in weekly tutoring sessions, conversation groups, writing workshops, book clubs, computer-based instruction and computer literacy workshops. ALC is sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Purpose: The Social Media Volunteer or Intern will improve and expand Aquinas Literacy Center’s presence on all forms of social media. The Social Media Volunteer/Intern will create and implement a strategy to deepen Aquinas’ reach by raising awareness of our program, mission, impact in the community, and need for volunteers via social media. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Social Media Volunteer/Intern will manage all of Aquinas Literacy Center’s social media accounts.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Social Media Volunteer/Intern:

• Manages Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube accounts, generating content and increasing audience engagement through analytics
• Develops and implements a social media calendar that extends at least 2 months after the internship ends
• Creates and manages an Aquinas account on at least one new form of social media
• Connects with current and potential community stakeholders and program partners on social media to raise awareness of Aquinas’ program, mission, and need for volunteers
• Attends all Aquinas events
• Regularly photographs and/or video records daily activities and events; appropriately edits all content before posting online
• Encourages participation in Aquinas’ social media among students, volunteers, donors, board members, prospective volunteers, and other interested or potentially interested parties
• Reports to the Executive Director

Required Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• Some college education or current enrollment in college
• Interested in the mission of Aquinas
• Proficient in various social media platforms
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or previous management of a Facebook, Twitter, or other account for an organization
• Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin
• Experience with tutoring, teaching, working with adults, and/or working with immigrants

Time Commitment and Compensation:

The Social Media Volunteer/Intern commits one semester (12 weeks or 3 months) for 8-20 hours per week. At least 50% of hours must be completed on-site at 3540 S. Hermitage Ave. in Chicago. The Social Media Volunteer/Intern must attend all Aquinas events. Aquinas Literacy Center is open Mondays through Thursdays 9am to 8pm, and staff are at the Center from 9am to 4pm on Fridays.

Aquinas Literacy Center will do its best to accommodate any school and/or degree program requirements. This is an unpaid position.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references toKristen Dempsey Pasyk, Volunteer Coordinator, at aquinasliteracy@gmail.com. At least one reference that can speak to your social media experience is strongly preferred. Please include "Social Media Volunteer" OR "Social Media Intern" in the subject line (based on your preference). Priority deadline is Thursday, December 17, 2015 for the Spring 2016 semester.