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2 people are interested
Social Media Assistant
ORGANIZATION: SilenceisViolence
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2 people are interested
In the role of social media assistant, you will support Silence is Violence by engineering community outreach campaigns across various platforms. You will actively represent our agency through posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linked In. These posts will include events, updates,news publications and articles that address violence and recovery in our community. You will draft newsletters and email campaigns to be sent to donors, stakeholders, and members of our community. The purpose of this position is to increase the reach of our social media presence, and to foster engagement with community members on social media platforms.
This opportunity is best for individuals who can grasp and articulate nuanced issues around gun violence, public safety, trauma, and violence prevention. The majority of your time will be spent under the supervision of the Programs Manager, who will provide basic training and guidance. As you become more comfortable, it will be possible to work remotely and engage creatively with the position through special projects.
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About SilenceisViolence
Location:
316 S. Broad Street, New Orleans, LA 70119, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Silence is Violence (SIV) is to call upon both citizens and public officials to achieve a safe New Orleans across all communities. We engage youth in positive expressions and actions to counter the culture of violence. We demand respect for every life, and justice for every citizen in our city.
Description
Silence Is Violence (SIV) addresses the dire issue of violent crime in the greater New Orleans area. Each act of violence disturbs and, often, devastates entire families, neighborhoods, spiritual communities, and schools. There is no simple solution to this problem, but SIV believes that progress can be and has been made by taking a broad view of its causes and effects. Recent scholarship and years of on-the-ground experience have informed our view of violence as a public health epidemic. We approach our work as Health and Human Services providers, and offer a range of programs to offer both preventive and palliative care.
Young people exposed to violence at a young age, especially after repeated exposure, may come to view it as a normal part of daily life. This desensitization contributes to the kind of cyclical violence prevalent in New Orleans. Schools in areas with the highest rates of violent crime often lack the social services needed to counteract students’ exposure to these traumatic events. Young New Orleanians need to learn strategies for coping with the prevalence of violence, and their communities need more resources to engage them in positive forms of expression. Our Peace Clinics have evolved to address these needs. We have found that creative expression, positively channeled and nurtured in young people, can be profoundly therapeutic.
Silence Is Violence directs writing and art clinics at various times during the school year, and also provides an after-school program in music for students aged 7-13.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2018
SKILLS
- Advertising
- Basic Computer Skills
- Social Media / Blogging
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Between 10 and 15 hours per week.
- Must be comfortable working in fast-paced environments and with diverse populations.