Social Media Associate

Position Title: Social Media Associate

Organization: One Earth

Location: Virtual/Remote (US preferred)

Reports to: Digital Media Director

Type: Full-time

About One Earth

One Earth is a global network of climate strategists and storytellers driving bold, science-based climate action. Guided by a comprehensive Solutions Framework, a roadmap of 75+ proven pathways across Energy Transition, Nature Conservation, and Regenerative Agriculture, we turn knowledge into impact. By connecting local solutions to global systems, we support coordinated, place-based action through a suite of tools and storytelling platforms that inform, guide, and inspire change. Together, we’re helping shift the narrative from overwhelm to possibility and building a just, thriving future for all

Diversity & Inclusion

Central to One Earth's mission is a recognition of the value of diversity. One Earth is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates are all encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

The Social Media Associate plays a key role in amplifying One Earth’s mission across social platforms by creating, publishing, and managing engaging climate and nature-focused content. This role supports day-to-day social media execution while collaborating closely with the Digital Media Director and broader communications and development teams.

The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and mission-driven, with a strong instinct for visual storytelling, clarity, and consistency. They are excited by climate and nature content and understand how social platforms can inspire learning, connection, and action.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Publishing

• Create and schedule social media posts across platforms, including: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSky
• Adapt One Earth content—including articles, graphics, videos, and campaigns—into platform-appropriate formats
• Write clear, engaging captions that align with One Earth’s voice and mission

Community Engagement

• Monitor comments, messages, and mentions, responding or flagging as appropriate
• Help foster a positive, informed, and inclusive online community
• Track relevant climate, conservation, and biodiversity conversations

Content Coordination & Support

• Support content calendars and campaign rollouts in coordination with the Digital Communications team
• Assist with asset organization, tagging, and basic content optimization
• Collaborate with designers, writers, and program staff to ensure accuracy and alignment

Analytics & Optimization

• Track basic social media metrics (engagement, reach, follower growth)
• Help identify content trends and opportunities for improvement
• Support reporting and insights for internal reviews and campaigns

Qualifications

Required

• 2–4 years of experience managing or supporting social media for a nonprofit, brand, or mission-driven organization
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to tone and clarity
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and scheduling tools such as Sprout Social
• Basic understanding of analytics and performance metrics
• Strong organizational skills and reliability with deadlines
• Passion for climate, biodiversity, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and/or environmental justice

Preferred

• Experience creating or editing simple graphics and short-form video (e.g., Canva, Adobe tools, native platform tools)
• Experience working with content calendars or campaigns
• Familiarity with accessibility best practices (alt text, captions, inclusive language)
• Comfortability in front of the camera/mic to be a face and/or voice of One Earth on social media
• Experience with creating content that is culturally responsive and engaging

Physical Requirements

One Earth is committed to creating an inclusive environment, including providing reasonable accommodations to allow all employees to thrive in their roles.

Essential functions of this role include

• Extensive use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices

What We Offer

• Meaningful work supporting global climate and biodiversity solutions
• A collaborative, mission-driven team environment
• Flexible, remote-friendly work structure

Medical and dental insurance with premiums covered at 80%, life insurance covered at 100%, vision, disability, accident, legal, hospitalization, and critical illness coverage, a health advocacy service, health, and dependent care FSAs, and a flexible wellness benefit. Employees are also eligible for a retirement benefit with an employer contribution of up to 6% of salary, 20 vacation days, eleven paid holidays, seven paid sick days, and three personal days.