Social Media Specialist

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The Valley Project is a community-led development project that builds community connections and promotes the wellbeing of local families and whānau. Their vision is of an inclusive, connected and thriving community. They have places, spaces and activities that enable belonging and connectedness. Their mission is to mobilize our community's strength and resources into locally led action. No matter who we are or where we are from, together we have a voice, make action and create hope.

As a Social Media Specialist you will be:

Supporting staff to develop guidelines & tools to optimize social media presence
Optimizing the programme of content & engagement across diverse communities & platforms
Using your expertise to establish a social media crisis plan & procedures for managing risk
(Specifically online reputational communications risk)
Using your communications & brand management experience to develop key messages
(On-brand responses that promote responsible social media engagement and reputation)
Using your knowledge of diverse platforms and engagement best practice
Developing a practical social media strategy which the team can put into action
Identifying content creation tools that enhance community engagement via positive action
Sharing expertise, providing hands-on training to the team, strengthening their capability
(Creating engaging content including videography)
Assisting the team to maximize use & application of existing content management platforms

Training and Support provided:

You will receive a full organisational induction/orientation

Benefits of volunteering:

You will be providing invaluable support to the team while assisting The Valley Project with its community and environmental goals
You will have the chance to share your specialist social media and communications expertise in a supportive environment of community minded people
Your contribution will directly help to inspire positive action & community engagement across North East Valley

Requirements

Passionate about inspiring positive action & community engagement via social media platforms
5+ Yrs of successful social media management, communications or digital content experience
Enjoy telling stories and creating content, including skills in creating online videos or reels
Deep knowledge of social platforms (including Facebook/Meta Business Suite, Instagram, TikTok
(And social scheduling and tracking tools)
Ability to provide high-quality strategic communications advice and work collaboratively with others
Relevant communications and pubic relations experience
(Dealing effectively with responses to reputational risk or an online comms crisis)
Identify tools and platforms that the team can use to enhance their social media communications
Ability to train others to effectively use diverse platforms and technologies
(Creating inviting and engaging content and telling community stories)
Experience developing content that increases influence and impact
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Time commitment

Minimum of 3 hours per week for approximately 10 weeks
(Duration and hours can be flexible depending on the availability of the preferred candidate)

Getting started

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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