Social Media Coordinator

Social Media Coordinator

Part-Time | Remote | Orange County, CA | $20 per hour | 5-6 hours per week

About UPLIFT Youth Foundation:

UPLIFT Youth Foundation is dedicated to empowering teens through mental wellness programs, mentorship, and community engagement. We are looking for a Social Media Coordinator to help bring our mission to life online. The ideal candidate is creative, proactive, and passionate about engaging digital communities through strategic content creation and engagement.

• Develop and maintain a weekly/monthly content calendar aligned with UPLIFT’s mission and programming.
• Create and post weekly content across Instagram, YouTube, and other social media platforms.
• Capture, edit, and produce engaging visual content, including videos and images, using Canva, Photoshop, and Reels.
• Edit and optimize videos for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
• Oversee and update content on Squarespace, ensuring brand consistency across digital platforms.
• Stay up to date with social media trends and best practices to enhance engagement.

• Implement UPLIFT’s Instagram engagement strategy to build relationships with teens, mentors, and supporters.
• Create and execute a Mental Health Awareness Month social campaign.
• Develop and implement follower acquisition strategies on a weekly basis.
• Manage a special events and holiday calendar, ensuring timely and relevant posts for occasions like Women’s Day, Mental Health Awareness Day, and Earth Day.
• Engage with the community by interacting with new posts and stories, responding to DMs, and supporting engaged followers.

• Must be based in Orange County, CA, with reliable transportation for in-person monthly events.
• Occasional weekend availability is required, as some events take place on weekends.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Canva, Squarespace, and video editing tools.
• Strong written and visual communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with performance metrics and social media analytics is a plus.
• Persistent and direct communication style with a collaborative approach.

• Weekly meetings are required to align on content strategy and engagement.
• The role allows for flexibility during work hours (Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM), but availability for posting and engagement during peak hours is preferred.
• Attendance at monthly in-person events in Orange County is required.

If you are passionate about mental wellness and have a strong background in social media content creation, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and examples of your social media work (links, portfolio, or screenshots).

Job Description Modification Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts UPLIFT Youth Foundation's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. UPLIFT Youth Foundation reserves the right to change any and all job descriptions and job essentials based on its business needs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are essential for the successful performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The employee is regularly required to:

• Walk, sit, and reach with arms and hands above head.
• Stoop, kneel, and maintain sitting or standing positions for extended periods.
• Use manual dexterity for typing and interacting with digital tools.
• Communicate effectively through speaking, listening, and hearing.

Job Description Modification Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts UPLIFT Youth Foundation's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. UPLIFT Youth Foundation reserves the right to change any and all job descriptions and job essentials based on its business needs.