Social Media Coordinator

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Company Overview:

Book Bytes: Tales That Spark is a philanthropic initiative focused on providing free, culturally inclusive reading materials to underprivileged children in South Africa. Our mission is to ignite a love for reading and empower young minds through storytelling.

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a creative and strategic social media coordinator (volunteer) to join our team. As a key member of Book Bytes: Tales That Spark, you’ll be responsible for crafting and executing social media campaigns that promote our mission to enhance children’s literacy in South Africa. This role is ideal for someone passionate about storytelling, digital engagement, and making a real impact through social media.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement social media strategies that align with our mission and goals.
• Manage and grow our social media presence across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content (posts, images, videos) that resonates with our target audience.
• Monitor social media metrics and adjust strategies to improve engagement and reach.
• Collaborate with the team to highlight events, initiatives, and success stories.
• Stay updated on social media trends and incorporate best practices.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in social media management or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in using social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer).
• Familiarity with graphic design tools like Canva or Adobe Spark is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for children’s literacy, education, and making a positive impact.

Why Join Us?

• Gain valuable work experience in social media management and digital marketing.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving children’s literacy in South Africa.
• Opportunity to creatively express your ideas and strategies.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of young readers.

NB: Please note that this is an unpaid, volunteer role.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to bookbytes.project@gmail.com . If you have a portfolio of your social media work, please include it as well. While a portfolio is not required, it will help us better understand your creative and strategic approach.

Disclaimer:

Please ensure you follow the application instructions carefully.

Only submissions with both a resume (CV) and cover letter sent to the provided email will be reviewed. Applications submitted via the "I want to help" button or those that do not meet the outlined requirements will not be considered.