Social Media Associate, Communications

Position Summary

The Social Media Associate is the creative force behind our external-facing social media presence, responsible for crafting engaging static and video posts that show, not tell, the Galvanize USA story. Reporting to the Communications Director and working closely with the Senior Design & Marketing Manager and a Communications Associate who specializes in video editing, this role is responsible for turning social media ideas into a robust calendar of donor-facing content. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the Adobe Creative Suite, have experience splitting large pieces of content into many social media posts, and have demonstrable experience helping good but small social channels grow.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Turn rough social media ideas into full, compelling social content calendars for two brands across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and possibly other platforms
• Pay attention to internal research and programming, then pitch engaging social media ideas to the Communications Director
• Create social media content using the Adobe Creative Suite, often in collaboration with the Senior Design & Marketing Manager
• Schedule posts, caption videos, apply hashtags, tag partners, and tend to all other administrative nuts and bolts of social media posting
• Use linktr.ee, pinned posts, stories, highlights, Instagram status, and similar tools to promote key content
• Participate in a rigorous internal social media post review process
• Engage with our audience on social media by liking and commenting on partner posts, engaging with donors in comments, and promptly returning DMs
• Ongoing hashtag and social media trend research
• Monthly social media analytics monitoring and reporting
• Provide general communications support as needed, including drafting, editing, reviewing, light video editing, light research, project management, and administrative support
• All employees of Hopewell Fund are required to complete timesheets
• Occasional travel for in-person team retreats
• Perform other duties as needed

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience professionally managing or co-managing multiple social media platforms OR a degree in a field closely related to graphic design or communications
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current trends and modern best practices for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Express, and Indesign
• Proficiency with Google Slides or PowerPoint
• Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards
• Ability to distill engaging content from longer source content (e.g., turn a slide deck into many posts)
• Demonstrable commitment to equity and accessibility

Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Video editing in Adobe Premiere and/or After Effects
• Illustration, vector illustration skills
• Familiarity with Bluesky or similar emerging social media platforms
• WordPress experience
• Data visualization experience (e.g., Tableau, Looker Studio)
• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience in nonprofit or political campaign settings

How to Apply

Submit a resume and answer all application questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We are looking to make an offer by the end of August.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000

Placement within this band will be determined based on years of prior experience and relevant skills.

Benefits: Galvanize USA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in the 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 120 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment.

About Galvanize USA

Galvanize USA is a nonpartisan civic empowerment program for women who want to help build an America that works for everyone - white, Black, and brown. Women who participate in Galvanize USA programming gain confidence, knowledge, and skills to more fully and authentically engage in civic life. We believe in unlocking the power of every woman to advance progress for all.

The person holding this position will also work part-time for a coordinated project, Galvanize Action, in the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a 501(c)(4) organization, under a resource sharing agreement between the Hopewell Fund and Sixteen Thirty Fund. The responsibilities under that position will be overseen by Sixteen Thirty Fund. Galvanize Action identifies, engages, and moves moderate women in rural, small town, and suburban America to reliably support progress. To learn more visit galvanizeaction.org.

Hiring Statement

Galvanize USA is a project of Hopewell Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Hopewell Fund is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Hopewell Fund’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

E-Verify

Hopewell participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.