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Social Media and Communication Specialist
ORGANIZATION: Stamford Dollars for Scholars
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8 people are interested
Stamford Dollars for Scholars is an all-volunteer nonprofit community organization whose mission is to provide scholarships to support local students in their pursuit of higher education. Since its inception in 2012, Stamford Dollars for Scholars awarded 107 scholarships to high school graduates, valued at $357,000. The Social Media and Communications Specialist is an advocate for Stamford Dollars for Scholars, working with the Vice President of Student Affairs to create and curate visual and written content, update and monitor social media accounts on a regular basis, and to create reports for the Board of Directors. This position requires as-needed coordination by phone or in-person meetings; regularly, the Social Media and Communications Specialist is expected to work remotely and independently. A minimum commitment of 6 hours per week is required.
Qualifications
- Experience managing a brand’s online presence as a community and/or social media manager or educational equivalent.
- Exceptional communication, writing and editing skills.
- Solid judgment as a brand’s primary social media ambassador; ability to exert discretion, professionalism, and maintain brand voice and values in all public forums at all times.
- Self-directed and the ability to work autonomously, while understanding that collaboration will be essential.
- An ability to think creatively about how to best represent the organization and its cause.
- Experience or education in digital marking or graphic design is preferred.
- College or graduate students pursuing a degree in digital media, digital marketing or communications welcome.
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About Stamford Dollars for Scholars
Location:
PO Box 3559, Stamford, CT 06905, US
Mission Statement
Stamford Dollars for Scholars has a single purpose: to mobilize the community to support students who live or go to high school school in Stamford with scholarships for college/vocational training. We hold fundraising events to fund our general scholarships and provide a clearinghouse for scholarship sponsors who wish to fund scholarships for a particular field, interest or target audience. We manage endowments, one time scholarships, and limited duration scholarship funds. Our recipients are chosen from the local Stamford community - Stamford residents graduating from any high school or anyone graduating from any of the high schools located in Stamford.
Description
Stamford Dollars for Scholars was established in September, 2011 to provide scholarship assistance to Stamford high school students who want to pursue their education beyond high school. We are an all-volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit with a passionate belief that education changes the fortunes of individuals and communities.
Stamford Dollars for Scholars is conceived around a simple idea: together we can step in and help talented and worthy local students secure the educational so necessary to achieveing their goals in today's competitive global work environment. With the high cost of college threatening to derail young aspirations, there's no greater gift we can give our student neighbors-in-need than access to the tools to create a brighter future.
We raise awareness by speaking to local organizations and parent/student groups, exhibiting at college fairs and informing the media. We also raise funds and award scholarships that enable local students to pursue their dreams
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 3559Stamford, CT 06905
DATE POSTED
March 3, 2017
SKILLS
- Marketing Analytics
- Social Media / Blogging
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- A minimum of 6 hours per week is required.