Social Media Volunteer

Are you passionate about wildlife and crafting social media content through compelling visual storytelling and videos? Tidewater Rehabilitation and Environmental Education (TREE) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our growing social media team.

You will be managing our Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn accounts with two areas of focus:

1. Content Creation

• At least 2 unique posts per week using platform-optimized formats
• Contribute and adhere to a posting schedule at least 1 month in advance so you can share what you plan to post
• Create a list of SEO-optimized hashtags and profile tags that should be the baseline for each post
• Contribute to the creation of general guidelines for types of content we have posted in the past and what we may want to incorporate into the future

2. Community Management

• Like all comments and, with the advice of the board of directors, respond to important comments
• Create general guidelines for effective ways to respond/engage with our community- what are frequently asked questions and their appropriate response?
• Collaborate with the President to share community insights
• Identify, report, and remove all spam ccontent

Objectives for Social Media Volunteer

Deliver measurable results:

• Growing our following by 1k during a six or twelve-month position
• Increase exposure and engagement on a realistic scale.
• Check in with the board about ongoing social media campaigns and come up with ideas for continuing them into the future
• Be creative and contribute something new and fun to pitch the board

Role Requirements:

Experience or a strong interest in social media management, content creation, or online communications.

Excellent writing, creativity, and communication skills.

Availability for virtual meetings and collaboration.

A high level of confidentiality and respect for sensitive information.

Familiarity with research, analytics, or online engagement strategies is a plus.

Understanding of non-profit causes, social media for advocacy, or fundraising best practices is an asset but not required.

What We Offer:

Training: Receive 3-5 hours of initial orientation and training to get you started, plus ongoing mentorship, collaboration, and regular check-ins to help you shine in your role.

Supportive Community: Become part of a passionate and caring team uplifting others every day.

Make a Difference: Help share stories, raise awareness, and inspire change as part of a transformative non-profit making a real impact in our community.