Social Media Assistant (Hybrid)

Job Description Summary

The Social Media Assistant would be responsible for creating a fun, enjoyable social experience through of the Pet Adoption Center’s Social Media channels, by creating timely/relevant content, moderating and responding to responses, keeping track of social analytics and growth, coordinating promotion of programs organization-wide, while assisting the Marketing & Communications Manager with other social campaigns

Main Responsibilities/Functions

• Responsible for online initiatives including:
• The Pet Adoption Centers’ Social Media channels: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok.
• Liaising with the other departments to actively and consistently promote programs from all branches of the organization.
• Assist Adoption Department Supervisor with pet photography and video for social posts and campaigns.
• Assist Marketing & Communications Manager with writing fundraising posts, coordinating direct mail/Social Media campaigns, and other fundraising/marketing campaign pieces.
• Assist other departments (ex. Foster, Volunteer) with Social Media needs
• Creating graphics (web + print) and taking/facilitating photographs for Social Media posts and campaigns.
• Track social analytics and growth.
• Track current trends, memes, etc. to create timely and relevant Social Media posts.
• Respond to Social Media communications in order to foster and build relationships with our online community.
• Create a regular publishing schedule and promote content through social advertising.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of public relations, communications, and Social Media.
• Ability to tell compelling stories in not only veterinary medical cases for Center animals, but also sharing life at the Center and post-adoption stories.
• Experience with storytelling and creating cohesive social campaigns (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Excellent verbal and written skills, time management skills, as well as ability to be self-motivated and disciplined
• Strong organizational, tracking, and multitasking skills with great attention to detail.
• Requires patience and tact when working with difficult, emotional or angry people.
• Adaptable, dependable and responsible
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Sincere interest in MSRPAC mission and vision.
• Able to understand the importance of working as a team.
• Comfortable handling all sizes of cats and dogs.
• Respectful and positive attitude in handling of the animals.
• Able to lift 25 pounds

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with Canva?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Required)
• Social media management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person