The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is promoting this role on behalf of Special Olympics, Melbourne Inner East.

A social media consultant is sought for this fabulous organisation. Gain experience in the not for profit sector, working with a large membership base, whilst gaining exposure to the disability sector. Use your skills to ensure we are optimizing social media opportunities.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assess and address gaps in our current social media strategy
• Update our social media strategy
• Teach committee members how to create interesting content to be shared on social media platforms (This includes: generating, editing, publishing and sharing content that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action)
• Review and analyse social data/metrics to ensure continuous improvement and best practices

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in formulation of social media strategy
• Highly competent in use of social media platforms including: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Team App.
• Excellent Communication skills - verbal and written
• Computer skills

Induction and Training:

• Walkthrough of Special Olympics online resources
• Walkthrough of current social media activities
• Invited to attend some Special Olympics activities to meet and learn about the target audience
• Invited to attend a committee meeting

Benefits: In a short term project you will have the opportunity to:

• Increase your skills in social media management
• Be exposed to a number of different perspectives of marketing
• Gain valuable experience in the not for profit sector working with a club with a large membership
• Gain exposure to the disability sector and learn about accessibility of communication and social media

Note: This role can be completed from home or any location, however you will need to be a resident of Victoria to express interest in this role and you will need to attend the organisation in person for some activities and meetings.