Social Media Volunteer

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Do you have a passion for and experience in marketing and social media? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your portfolio and social media experience? The Salvation Army New Jersey Divisional Headquarters is in search of a Social Media Volunteer to assist with the development of the social media strategy.

Position: Social Media Volunteer

Responsibilities: The role will heavily involve researching methods of engaging our current donors who have Facebook accounts, as well as looking for ways to engage with the 20 year-40 year age demographic. This volunteer opportunity is an excellent way to gain experience in various aspects of social media while working for a well-known nonprofit organization.

Qualifications:

• Working toward a college degree (60 college credits), preferably in a related field (Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations)
• Firm grasp of available social media tools and applications
• Confident in researching trending topics relevant to nonprofits and the 20-40 year old demographic
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• An effective communicator, both written and oral, able to articulate compelling narratives
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Enthusiasm for The Salvation Army’s mission

Reports to: Direct Marketing Manager

Location: The Salvation Army, New Jersey Divisional Headquarters: 4 Gary Road, Union, NJ 07083

Start Date: 2/26/2018

Close Date: TBD

Hours:3 days/week (12-20hrs).

Compensation: This is an Unpaid Position that can be completed for credit