The Social Media Volunteer is responsible for contributing to the development of Dance for All Bodies’s media presence. Depending on your preference on which social media pages you would like to be responsible for, you might be responsible for engaging with other relevant social media posts (liking, commenting, etc.), creating posts, setting up event pages for our classes on Facebook and/or establishing our Twitter account.

We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for this position.

Job Description

The main duty of the social media volunteer is to help DfAB expand its impact by:

• Maintaining social media presence on Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter through consistent posts, responding to direct messages, engaging (liking, commenting, sharing stories) with other online groups, and promotional strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Creating and posting within a time-sensitive framework:

• Posting on Dance for All Bodies’s Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter account. (daily or every other day)
• Editing videos from classes and creating new content.
• Spending at least 20 minutes per day (or per weekday) directly engaging with other online accounts on Instagram and Facebook. This means liking posts, liking comments, commenting on posts, and sharing content from fellow orgs on our stories.
• Following relevant accounts on the social media accounts and coming up with new strategies to engage with our audiences.
• Help shape the company's brand voice on social media
• Post on Twitter; find and research content (photos, videos) and articles to share.
• Post on other community groups that include our target audience.
• Find new ways to engage with underserved communities, low-income communities who might not be using social media.

Relationship building and engagement pipeline:

• Drive the development and maintenance of long-term relationships with influencers, journalists, and experts in fields that align with the interests of Dance for All Bodies.
• Schedule social media updates and regularly monitor social media platforms, responding to mentions, comments, and direct inquiries. Engaging with other groups and their platforms.

Grow and manage company's engagement pipeline:

• Identify relevant industries, competitors, non-profits or groups to target for relationship-building efforts
• Research, identify and interact with individuals whose missions align with that of DfAB.
• Perform any necessary social actions (following individuals on Facebook, subscribing to their blog, inviting people to like our Facebook page if they reacted to a Facebook ad etc.)

Desired Skills:

• Personal or professional experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• Previous experience working for a non-profit or grassroots organization is preferred.
• Previous experience in social media management is preferred.
• Must be committed to DfAB’s mission to change the face of dance through accessible dance classes.
• Disciplined in working independently and remotely; not afraid to ask questions or admit when you don’t know something.
• Collaborative mindset ; eager to be part of a team and contribute.
• Self-motivated and shows stamina in the face of obstacles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience using Google Drive.

Work Environment:

All work can be done remotely. We will also meet virtually through Zoom once a week.

Expected Hours of Work:

While there is room for flexibility in regards to hours, you will be expected to commit at least 5 hours to DfAB every week. You might be expected to commit more than that during the weeks that we host classes, as you will be expected to attend the classes. If you plan to travel or take a break, let us know in advance.

Preferred Education and Experience:

At DfAB we believe that experience comes in many different forms. We want to prioritize those who demonstrate a strong commitment to our mission and are therefore willing to commit a great amount of time, thought, and effort into this cause. If you have previous experience in this field, we would love to learn more about your experiences through any previous work, a portfolio, or other examples. If not, don’t worry, we would still love to see how you can help us!

To Apply:

Send your resume and one short paragraph to info@danceforallbodies.org "Social Media Volunteer" in the subject heading.

Answer these questions in your application:

• Why does making dance accessible to people with physical disabilities matter to you?
• Tell us about a time when you approached a problem in a creative and unique way (does not have to be in the professional setting).