Social Media Volunteer

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The role of the social media volunteer includes building upon the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership's existing social media strategy and working across key social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. He/she will assist in enhancing CMHP's social media presence and gaining visibility for our brand among supporters/funders, the public, affordable housing advocates and prospects. This position reports to the Vice President of Communications and Fund Development.

This ideal volunteer will bring first-hand social media knowledge, including ways to track metrics and increase audience engagement, but also sense of creativity and joy to the role. Key duties include:

*Assist in creating social media posts and managing social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) and refine editorial calendar to ensure content is timely, relevant and engaging.
* Track social media outcomes (i.e. growth, success rates of social media campaigns, increase in followers, etc.)
* Identify external influencers and engage them in social media/brand opportunities
* Assist with copywriting, proofing and updating as needed.

Qualifications:
* Ability to take initiative, employ good judgment and manage projects from beginning to end.
* Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills (AP Style).
* Exceptional ability to manage details.
* Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to meet deadlines and to anticipate next steps or needs.
* Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Be available minimum of 16 hours a week .
* Individual with degree and/or working experience in the public relations, communications, liberal arts, journalism fields.
* Knowledge of email marketing applications and the use of emerging platforms, digital media and web/social media management tools, a plus.

This is a non-paid opportunity. There is the opportunity for college credit, community hours. This opportunity will allow you to increase your social media/communications experience with real, hands-on work. Parking is free.

To apply: Send resume to Simone McDowell, VP of Communications and Fund Development, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership, at smcdowell@cmhp.org, with subject line "Social Media Volunteer" No calls, please