Position: Social Media Coordinator
Location: Multiple locations, Portland, OR
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Reports to:  Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships
*IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please follow the Application Instructions at the end of this job posting*

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for strategizing, crafting, and conveying the agency’s messages to targeted audiences through multiple social media channels by performing the following duties.
POIC RAHS is a multi-faceted agency that provides wide-ranging services to promote stronger attachments between disenfranchised youth, their families, and the wider community. POIC RAHS supports several school-based programs for grades 6-12 located throughout the Portland Metro area. All are accredited schools serving more than 350 youth from Portland Public Schools and East County. All programs include paths to earning a high school diploma and/or a GED. In addition, we continue to mentor and support our graduates until they reach the age of stable maturity at age 25.

Job Duties:
• Creates and coordinates social media content consistent with organization branding and strategies.
• Manage presence on social networks, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Provide reporting and analysis. Follow industry trends, best practices, and competitive activity.
• Assists with the implementation of an annual communications and marketing plan. Strategizes with Communications Team and CEO about how best to represent POIC RAHS, including around the scope of community safety.
• Collaborates with fellow team members to gather, carefully curate, and expertly craft a range of compelling marketing collateral.
• Promote social media posts on channels like the company blog and newsletter to increase their visibility and engagement with the target audience.
• Create blog posts and newsletters incorporating original and compelling social media content.
• Assists with events, including event planning, volunteer coordination, marketing, messaging, creating, and designing social media collateral for fundraising and community events.
• Assists with graphic design to contribute to the agency’s photo and video library and participates in strategic brainstorming.
• Generates periodic updates of high-quality photographs and videos for the website, social media, and print materials.
• Maintains social media channels and contributes content to other channels as needed.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Respectfully takes direction from manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Requirements:
• Passion for the mission of POIC RAHS and increasing opportunities for marginalized students.
• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others.
• Valid and insurable driver's license required.
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension.
• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Writes clearly and informatively.
• Varies communication style to meet needs.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships.
• Offers assistance and support to co-workers.
• Works cooperatively in group situations.
• Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Maintains objectivity.
• Displays willingness to make decisions.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Qualifications:
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Experience/Education:
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in communications, journalism, public relations or a closely related field; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior relevant experience with a nonprofit organization, preferred.
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:
Personal Statement that includes:
• Why you are interested in working for POIC RAHS
• How your skills and experience relate to this position
• What you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve
Resume
Please send your Personal Statement and Resume to jobs@portlandoic.org with the job title in the subject line.
Applicants who do not submit a Personal Statement that includes the requested information may be disqualified from consideration for the position.
What We Offer:
• POIC RAHS offers a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Additionally, our compensation and benefits package represents our commitment to employee health and financial wellness.
• Generous vacation/PTO policy
• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• 403(b) Retirement Plan option
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Beliefs:
• We believe all people have value.
• We believe all people can grow.
• We believe all people can contribute and build thriving communities.
Visit our website at www.portlandoic.org.
POIC RAHS is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.