The Social Media Specialist at Society for Science & the Public will promote SSP’s competitions and publications on all social media and online platforms, seek new opportunities and new platforms to extend the reach of SSP’s mission, engage with our audience and program alumni through social media, and carry on and enhance relationships with existing partners as well as develop new partnerships through online tools.

This position requires a combination of technical expertise, social media content management experience, and honed communication skills. The ideal candidate is flexible, an innovative problem solver, and has an eagerness to develop and lead new initiatives.

The Social Media Specialist will support the ongoing development of a comprehensive social media and online communications initiative for a successful nonprofit organization expanding its visibility.

Manage all social media promotion for SSP, a portfolio of science competitions, an alumni program and an award-winning magazine
Interact with sponsors, partners, alumni, members and subscribers across social media channels
Collaborate with internal staff on content and social media promotion strategies, including close collaboration with newsroom web managers who publish using social media
Use multimedia and online tools to build interactive content that promotes SSP’s work in ways that appeals to and attracts younger audiences
Monitor performance and trends of social media efforts on an ongoing basis to inform strategy decisions
Cross-train SSP staff as necessary in effective use of various social media channels
Continue to build a culture within SSP of valuing social media communications

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to use social media platforms to publicize and promote content
Expertise and experience using social media to provide a compelling and inspired sense of an organization’s mission to a broad range of audiences
Significant experience managing an organization’s presence on social media sites, preferably for an organization with an alumni/membership focus or a publication with social media presence
Significant experience with Facebook and Twitter required. Experience with Flickr, YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr and other social media platforms preferred
Demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as independently with minimal oversight, to multi-task, and to be a self-starter
A strong understanding of and appreciation for science and other STEM fields is desired

Education and Experience Requirement:

Demonstrable experience working on organizational social media efforts
Bachelor’s degree required
Extensive experience in web analytics
Experience in HTML and content management systems required
Experience with design and editing software strongly preferred
Experience with photography, photo editing, and video strongly preferred

Other Requirements:

Ability to travel for SSP programs and conference events is required (approximately 2-3 weeks annually)

SSP is an equal opportunity employer. All final candidates for placement at SSP are subject to background checks.

How to apply

Please send resume, cover letter, samples of your social media experience, and salary requirements to career@societyforscience.org with the subject line: Social Media Specialist. No phone calls, please.