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SOCIAL MEDIA COPYWRITER

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Medicine, Science & Technology
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups

    Description

    IDEAL BACKGROUND

    Marketing, communications, journalism, media studies, or any discipline with a strong writing component — including students and graduates with hands-on experience managing social media in any capacity (personal brand, campus org, freelance, or internship). OPT/CPT candidates encouraged to apply.

    WHAT YOU'LL DO

    • Craft, edit, and publish compelling posts across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn that reflect CWPC's mission and voice
    • Tailor content to resonate with each platform's audience — tone, format, and timing vary across channels
    • Select or create visually engaging images and short video clips to pair with written content
    • Keep CWPC's social pages current with initiative updates, impact stories, and community news
    • Collaborate with the communications and design teams to promote events, open volunteer roles, and new tools
    • Monitor and report on social media performance — engagement, reach, shares, and follower growth
    • Run awareness campaigns (competitions, promotions, partnerships) to grow CWPC's online community
    • Respond promptly and thoughtfully to comments and messages on CWPC's social channels

    WHAT YOU BRING

    • Experience writing for social media — whether in a professional role, internship, campus organisation, or personal capacity
    • Strong written communication skills — concise, engaging, and adaptable to different audience voices
    • Hands-on familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and/or LinkedIn for content publishing
    • Basic understanding of SEO, hashtag strategy, and what makes content perform online
    • Ability to work independently, meet content deadlines, and manage an async publishing schedule
    • Curiosity about analytics — comfortable reading basic metrics like reach, impressions, and engagement rate
    • Genuine interest in climate resilience, environmental advocacy, or mission-driven storytelling

    BONUS IF YOU HAVE

    • Experience with Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Buffer, or similar scheduling/analytics tools
    • Familiarity with paid social advertising (boosted posts, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads)
    • Basic graphic design skills — Canva, Adobe Express, or similar — to create simple visual assets
    • Prior social media work for a nonprofit, advocacy campaign, or environmental organisation
    • Experience writing for a cause-driven or scientific audience

    WHO THRIVES HERE

    • Writers and communicators who want their words to drive real-world impact — not just likes
    • Self-starters who can own a content calendar and hit publish without needing hand-holding
    • International students on OPT/CPT looking for qualifying employment in Marketing or Communications with an immediate start and flexible hours
    • Anyone who believes storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for social change

    TIME COMMITMENT

    ~6–8 hrs/week · fully async-friendly with occasional sync check-ins (your timezone) · remote worldwide · volunteer / service learning · OPT/CPT verification letters provided on request

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    3325 Besana Drive, El Dorado Hills, California, US

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