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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11831401 Best Buddies
International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to
establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for
one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development,
and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities (IDD).
Best Buddies is the worlds largest organization dedicated to ending the
social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower
the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful
friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live
independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy, and communication
skills, and feel valued by society.
Job Title:Social Media Intern
Department: State Operations and Programs
# of direct reports:0
Salary:Unpaid Intern / 20 hrs/wk as per schedule allows
Revised date:8/1/2022
Position Overview: The Social Media Intern provides support to the
state office. This position will work closely with Deputy Director,
Communications and Stewardship to increase awareness of Best Buddies
through local marketing and media initiatives, as well as working on
special events and other projects as directed.
Job Qualifications Qualified applicants must have:
- Strong written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Basic understanding of social media and familiarity with various
social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
- Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities (IDD)
- Must be adaptable and able to quickly and effectively develop and
balance multiple relationships, and get results from a variety of
people
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
Marketing
- Work with area stakeholders to obtain and create social media
content.
- Work to create a social media calendar that includes event coverage
that aligns with the event communications calendar and meets the
needs of each platforms demographics
- Post social media content on the following 3 platforms: Facebook and
Instagram and LinkedIn
- Monitor traffic to the various social media platforms to drive
engagement from audience.
- Schedule content on all holidays and special events through
Hootsuite
- Assist team in getting video content to be used on social media and
help with video editing as necessary
- Create story content and graphics for engaging stories including but
not limited to, Best Buddies Trivia, Ask Me Anything, submit
Stories, etc.
Best Buddies is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE
and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are
foundational to Best Buddies Internationals core values and help the
organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our
goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.
Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that
include financial security, health and wellness and time off.
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