Social Media Content Creator & Event Assistant

Social Media Content Creator and Event Assistant

Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra (WHCO)

Part-Time, Non-Exempt Reports to: Media Director and Event Coordinator

About WHCO

The Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra is a professional classical music ensemble founded in 2015, serving Upper Manhattan with 20+ concerts annually. Our programming spans MainStage concerts, Family and Relaxed Concerts, Storytime with the Symphony, our Summer Picnic Concert series, and Sound Bridges community performances. We are a musician-led nonprofit committed to cultivating meaningful connections in Upper Manhattan through exemplary classical music performances and innovative educational programming.

Position Summary

We seek a creative, digitally fluent Social Media & Events Assistant to grow WHCO's online presence and support our concert operations. This role is primarily focused on content creation and social media management — capturing the energy of live performances, building audience engagement, and telling WHCO's story across platforms. Secondarily, this person will support event coordination and on-site operations as needed, occasionally stepping in to assist or substitute for our Event Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media & Digital Content (90%)

• Create and schedule engaging content for Instagram and Facebook — performances, behind-the-scenes moments, musician spotlights, community stories, and event promotion
• Capture photos and video at concerts for social media, press, and archival use.
• Maintain a consistent posting cadence and respond to audience engagement.
• Track analytics and provide growth reports
• Organize and archive event media
• Support fundraising campaign promotion

Event Support (10%)

• Assist Event Coordinator with on-site operations including setup/breakdown, guest check-in, wayfinding, and accessibility support
• Substitute for Event Coordinator in a support capacity when needed, including supervising volunteers, communicating event flow issues to staff, and collecting attendee contact information for development purposes

Qualifications

Required: 1–2 years social media and/or event support experience (internships count) • Strong content creation instincts and visual storytelling skills • Must own a high-quality smartphone (recent iPhone or equivalent) capable of producing photo and video content suitable for press and archival use • Familiarity with Instagram/Facebook and content best practices • Strong writing skills • Experience with social media scheduling tools (Buffer or similar) • Available evenings/weekends • Ability to lift 30 lbs and stand for extended periods • Enthusiasm for classical music and WHCO's mission

Preferred: Nonprofit arts experience • Graphic design (Canva) • Video editing (CapCut/Reels) • Spanish language skills • Trained musical ear with the ability to identify and capture high-quality musical moments in live and recorded classical performance

Schedule & Compensation

• Remote work: Content creation and calendar management: 2–3 hours/week, maximum 12 hours/month at $25/hour
• On-site coverage: Full concerts (MainStage, Family, Run-Outs): $100 per event (~7 annually) Outreach concerts (Storytime, Summer Picnic Concert series): $75 per event (~7 annually)
• Estimated Year 1 total: $4,825

Why WHCO?

• Work alongside professional musicians performing at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Broadway, and more
• Gain hands-on nonprofit arts administration and digital marketing experience
• Flexible schedule with genuine opportunities for growth
• Contribute to bilingual community programming making classical music accessible in Washington Heights

To Apply

Submit resume, brief cover letter, and 2–3 social media content examples. Please describe: (1) your social media content approach and any accounts you've managed, (2) event support or customer service experience, and (3) why WHCO's mission resonates with you.

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Position available immediately.

WHCO is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and the Washington Heights/Upper Manhattan community.

Professional development opportunities related to this role are supported.

Fluent English required, Spanish language skills preferred.