Social Media and Content Coordinator

Looking for an opportunity to give back and make a difference? Join our dynamic and passionate team who are committed to helping create a better world. 

We are now seeking a highly motivated Social Media and Content Coordinator on a full time basis at our office located in Fortitude Valley to build the organisation's digital footprint and online presence and assist with the development of the organisation's overall marketing, events and communication strategy. 
 

Key Responsibilities

Working collaboratively and within a small team, the position will manage and execute The Y's content marketing and social media activities for all industry sectors.

The key responsibilities and initiatives will include but are not limited to:

• Developing and taking ownership of an effective social media and content strategy across all channels including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube, to drive an organic lead generation;
• Creating, coordinating, proofing and editing content (e.g. websites, blog, video, posts) for online channels and social media platforms and identifying suitable content for each;
• Measuring and reporting on engagement across social media channels in order to generate consistently compelling content to drive audience engagement and growth;
• Planning and storyboarding regular video content in line with our overall marketing strategy including educational videos;
• Creating effective and compelling digital advertising campaigns to deliver lead generation opportunities for our business units;
• Conducting training and workshops for key staff on best practice for Social Media success.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing an effective social media strategy for audience engagement and growth;
• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications or related discipline;
• Proven ability to create compelling content and visual campaigns using social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube;
• A storyteller by nature and able to deliver innovative content with skills in copywriting, photography and videography including post-production photo and video editing;
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage workload, meet deadlines and strong attention to detail;
• Proficient with various software suites, photo and video editing applications and scheduling platforms including Mailchimp, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, Canva, Indesign, Photoshop and Hootsuite;
• Previous experience in a not-for-profit environment is highly regarded.

Remuneration

$75,000 - $80,000

Benefits

The successful applicant will be rewarded with excellent working conditions including support from a management team with experience in the field, professional development and a fun and rewarding working environment.  In addition, the YMCA offers many employee benefits including discounted child care, and free access to YMCA fitness and recreation facilities.

Interested? Apply now!

To apply, please click the 'apply' button and submit your resume (including details of two (2) referees) and a covering letter detailing how your experience meets the selection criteria.
 

Our Commitment

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.