Social Media Associate

Social Media Associate

Job Type: Part-time, Contract

About SACRED

Based in Chicago, SACRED (South Asian American Coalition to Renew Democracy) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, independent organization working to overcome hate in the South Asian American community. SACRED unites progressive members of the South Asian American community to overcome anti-democratic South Asian actors that advance authoritarianism and the myth of racial and caste superiority in the U.S. We organize multiracial, multifaith, anti-caste coalitions to advance the vision of democracy, equality, nonviolence, and collective liberation that has united civil rights leaders in the U.S. and South Asia since the first half of the 20th century.

Hiring announcement

SACRED is hiring a Social Media Associate to provide amplify SACRED’s public education, organizing, and research programs. Successful candidates should have previous experience working in a similar role and more specifically, SACRED is looking for candidates who:

• Has a strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Is highly organized and has excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and on multiple streams of work simultaneously, including at times in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• A commitment to developing a collaborative work environment, constructive workplace culture, and team-centered approach. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective rapport with the team, even in remote working environments.
• Mission and value alignment with SACRED’s work.
• The ability to engage constructively in discussions about organizational goals, performance, metrics, and deadlines.

Responsibilities may include (but may not be limited to):

• Support Executive Director, Board Members, and/or other team members in developing and executing social media campaigns.
• Create, curate and manage social media content including text, audio, visual and multimedia formats for social media and communications platforms (e.g., Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, MailChimp, LinkTree).
• Maintain MailChimp email lists, design and generate email campaigns as necessary.
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day execution of social media and email campaigns, delivering campaigns on time and on target.
• Respond to social media inboxes, engage users with prompt responses, create engaging content, ask questions and cultivate relationships.
• Monitor social media trends, including developments in design, applications, strategy, and innovation to stay relevant and effective.
• Track and report on key campaign, media, and outreach metrics on a weekly and/or monthly basis. Collaborate with team to evaluate and analyze the results of each campaign, program, and initiative and follow up making improvements.
• Experience updating, maintaining, and managing SACRED’s website content. Assist in managing blog and future endeavors (podcast series).
• Undertake other design work for SACRED, including policy brief and report design.
• Research and identify other public relations, social media and communications opportunities that would lead to growth and attendance at SACRED events and programs.

Required qualifications and skills:

• Outstanding understanding of social media platforms and comfort in repurposing content across all of those platforms.
• Compelling portfolio of work.
• Efficient, organized, detail oriented, motivated and proactive.
• Excellent copywriting, spelling and grammar skills.
• Social platforms analytics tools knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and on multiple campaigns, including at times a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Commitment to developing a collaborative work environment, constructive workplace culture, and team-centered approach.
• Mission and value alignment with SACRED’s work.
• Ability to engage constructively in discussions about organizational goals, performance, metrics, and deadlines.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in graphic design.
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and the web.
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS preferred.
• Knowledge of Canva, Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign, and other graphic design software.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent eye for detail.
• Creative skills for developing unique campaigns, posts, and strategies.
• Experience working on website development and maintenance.
• Experience and knowledge of the social sector and how to engage donors and constituents.

Additional details about the role:

• Geographic requirement: candidates living in Chicago, Illinois or the Chicagoland area will be considered for this position. While much of the work will take place remotely, team meetings will take place regularly (biweekly and sometimes more frequently). The individual hired will likely be asked to attend in-person events for and/or on behalf of SACRED from time-to-time in and around the Chicagoland area.
• Compensation: Starting rate of $25 per hour
• The Social Media Associate will be asked to regularly provide updates on their work to the SACRED team and must be able to meet internal deadlines;
• All staff are expected to comply with SACRED’s digital security policies and practices;
  • While SACRED is a growing organization at this stage, an initial six-month contract will be offered.

SACRED is a growing organization. While this is a part-time position, paid at an hourly rate, with a maximum of 10 hours per week, SACRED is actively seeking to increase hours and responsibility for this role.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

SACRED is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, caste oppressed people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at info@SacredDemocracy.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.

Apply now

Please submit a resume and cover letter to info@SacredDemocracy.org describing your interest in the position and fit with the qualifications and skills described above. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; candidates with backgrounds that prepare them well for the position will be invited for a 45-minute interview with SACRED team

Applicants are encouraged to apply by June 23, 2026.