Social Media Assistant

Mission 89:

Mission 89 is a research, education, and advocacy organisation that fights the exploitation of young athletes through social and economic transformation.

Organization website: www.mission89.org

Position Summary:

The Communication and Social Media Assistant will contribute to the development and implementation of Mission 89’s social media strategy and will support the organization’s overall communications goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Manage and execute assigned communications and social media tasks**

· Create and implement communications campaigns and schedule social media posts**

· Use analytics to measure success of posts and campaigns**

· Assist in executing communications projects and campaigns**

· Draft and edit communication copy

· Assist in producing visual material

Skills and Experience Required for the Role

· Experience in social media management and general communications work

· Strong copywriting skills

· Knowledge of and thorough understanding of social media platforms and tools, specifically Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

· Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with design software (e.g. Photoshop) is a plus

· Good knowledge and understanding of human rights, human trafficking, and/or international sport preferred

· Experience of working autonomously and exercising judgement

· Excellent analytical, organisational, written and verbal communication skills

· Eager to learn

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Working proficiency in English required; proficiency in French desired

Eligibility:

· Bachelor’s degree required

· Available to work 15 hours per week (according to workload).

· Open to candidates from any location as work will be conducted remotely.

· This is a part-time unpaid volunteer position.