We are seeking a motivated and committed individual to join our Marketing Team as the Online Marketing Specialist (volunteer). The online marketing specialist is a part-time, volunteer position that will be responsible for the following functions:

1. Implement organization’s social media activities by engaging existing audiences through social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter
2. Work towards building and maintaining brand-community engagement
3. Grow socially related traffic to the site, increase engagement of social traffic on Facebook
4. Should be able to post updates on social media at least 2-3 times per day Monday to Friday on a weekly basis
5. Update website content via Wordpress
6. Assist in fund development via social channels and website

Other Requirements

1. Strong writing and editing skills
2. Interest in African culture and learning about Sierra Leone
3. Understanding of social media (especially Facebook and Twitter)
4. Basic understanding of Wordpress
5. Understanding of Hootsuite
6. Strong photo editing skills an asset but not necessarily required

Experience

1. One to two years of writing experience (college level, personal blogging etc.)
2. Working towards or already graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications or marketing, or equivalent experience

Time Commitment

1. 10+/- hours per week

Benefits

1. Leadership development opportunities
2. Ability to work from home
3. Ability to work with an experienced and diverse international team of individuals (Sierra Leone and California)
4. Satisfactory volunteering work experience
5. Can be considered for unpaid internship opportunities
6. Ability to be a part of and contribute to an international grassroots non-profit

Compensation

This is an unpaid position.