Needs From: Volunteer Memphis

The Social Media Intern is responsible for coordinating and executing the company’s social media strategy, working across key social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  This role offers the intern a total immersion into a busy digital platform and the successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director.  This role will be instrumental in increasing our social media presence and gaining visibility for our brand among clients and candidates. 

Reports To:

Executive Director

 

Key Duties:

1) Social Media Community Management

Assist with streamlining company social media accounts (e.g. Facebook,

Twitter, and Instagram), ensuring uniform content and tone of voice for landing pages, graphics, and other elements within the communities.

Increase the number of followers we have on Twitter by following and

engaging with potential clients and candidates.

Monitoring and replying to Tweets from candidates and clients (initially under supervision from a Director) Posting Tweets on a daily basis (both job- and industry-related); and using tools like Hootsuite to plan forward-looking Tweets over weekends and holidays (under supervision from a Director) Posting updates to the Company Facebook account (under supervision from a Director) Build Facebook ‘likes’ by approaching potential clients and candidates through other social media channels and email marketing campaigns.

2) Coordinating and Distributing Content

Scheduling and coordinating a monthly brainstorming meeting with UCAN of Memphis Executive to establish content ideas for the month ahead, and to plan for a monthly social media, editorial, and marketing Repurpose content from other sources for our own social media channels (and understand how to change the tone of the content for each channel)

 

Key Skills Required for the Role:

Proven written communication skills, and a passion for writing both short- and long-copy. Excellent verbal communications skills. An interest in marketing, communications, social media or reputation management; Familiarity with key social media tools (e.g. Twitter and Facebook) and with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel); An ability to consistently demonstrate our values of insight, hard work, and effectiveness in your personal approach to work; An entrepreneurial attitude; Excellent attention to detail and a high motivation to learn; A proactive, service-focused attitude towards clients and candidates and the teams you support internally; An ability to remain calm under pressure and a robust/resilient attitude towards challenges; An ability to prioritize work and complete tasks with quick turnaround times and minimal fuss; and The ability to work collaboratively with a team.

 

 

UCAN of Memphis mission is to strengthen young adolescents through mentoring, workforce development and bullying awareness which will bring forth a positive growth in the community.

 

General Description:     

Promote the mission, goals, and objectives of UCAN of Memphis to increase public awareness, understanding and support of the organization. To serve as an active voting member of the legally constituted volunteer group which has authority and responsibility for the development of policies and continuing review of the conduct of the business of UCAN of Memphis. Contribute annual gift of $500. Serve a two-year term on the Board with the option for re-election to two additional terms. Attend at least 75% of the regular meetings of the Board. Advise the Chair or the President if you are unable to attend a meeting. If a member is absent for three consecutive meetings, they may be removed. Attend 75% of special activities of the Board, including fundraising events and such events and or schools or retreats as may be planned. Assist in the recruitment of volunteers and committee members to augment the Board. Contribute to the fundraising projects and events through personal contributions and/or by generating support from friends and other contacts. Function as an ambassador and spokesperson for the organization and its programs. Stay well informed about the organization by carefully reading minutes of the Board Meeting, financial statements and other materials. Take seriously the legal, fiscal, and ethical responsibilities the Board carries. Be aware of and notice community activities and legal/political developments which may impact the organization and/or its programs and bring them to the attention of the Board. Be familiar with the bylaws. Keep your Board “files” up-to-date by adding new material as you receive them. Awareness, understanding and support of the organization. If necessary, seek assistance from other Board members to enable each member to successfully fulfill the above level of commitment.

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