Maryland SPCA

Job Description

Job title: Content & Social Media Coordinator

Reports to: Marketing and Communications Director

Salary range: $48,000-$52,000

FLSA status: Exempt

Date created: 3/13/2024

Position Summary:

Working within the Marketing & Communications Department (MCD), the Content & Social Media Coordinator will focus on the development and timely execution of the MCD's storytelling needs through the use of social media, video, and written stories. A key component to success in this role will be the candidate's ability to identify and track stories within the organization and provide necessary assets (copy, photos, video, etc.) to share both internally and externally. Working with the Marketing & Communications Director, this role will also implement the MD SPCA's social media strategy through the timely development and scheduling of content.

Please send a brief sample of your work to social@mdspca.org to be considered (video preferred).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own the content creation process
• Scheduling relevant content across social media accounts
• Engaging with users on social media platforms in a timely manner
• Identifying, sharing, and executing relevant trends
• Analyzing content performance
• Track, record, and complete the storytelling for the pets& people of the MD SPCA
• Assist with the regular updating of the MCD's monthly content calendar
• Participate in regular meetings with stakeholders
• A commitment to the MD SPCA mission
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in marketing, communications, or related field preferred. Relevant experience considered.
• Minimum 1 year experience working within a Marketing Department (or similar)
• Prior experience as a Social Media Coordinator/Manager or similar role
• Knowledge of best practices for individual social media platforms
• Basic to intermediate production skills (audio, video, photography)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to swiftly create content, both independently & as a team
• Demonstrated experience with copywriting
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office
• Prior experience using Monday.com (or similar project management software)
• Prior experience using social media scheduling software (Meta Planner, Hootsuite, etc.)
• Prior experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
• Comfortability with handling animals

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged sitting, with some standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Use of computer monitor, keyboard, and telephone
• Ability to lift 15lbs

Working Conditions:

• Potential for hybrid work schedule
• Work is frequently performed in an office setting within an animal shelter
• Occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends required
• Frequent exposure and handling of animals
• Exposure to high noise when in kennel area
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather during certain fundraising and programmatic activities/events
• Occasional travel to offsite locations

The Maryland SPCA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all applicants with a passion for our mission to apply.

The MD SPCA strives to provide a safe work environment and encourage personal health. Therefore, it is a substance-free, drug-free workplace.