We are hiring a social media coordinator for our Des Moines Mom executive team!
Do you love all things social media, enjoy supporting other moms, and want to engage with the Des Moines community? Are you passionate about Des Moines and the moms that live here? Des Moines Mom is looking for a local voice to join our team as a Social Media Coordinator! This is a flexible, part-time, paid position. Learn more about our team here.
Interested in the Social Media Coordinator position?
Here’s what you need to know:
The Social Media Coordinator is a contract position that will manage, create, and schedule social media content on all of our channels.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and write Facebook posts, sharing high-quality organic content as well as business and sponsored posts. Typically 3-4 posts/day; 7 days a week
- Schedule “archive” blog posts to FB; 2 per week
- Participate in weekly Sister-Site Share on Facebook, sharing our content and scheduling Sister Site content to our page
- Create interactive polls and post questions via Facebook to engage readers
- Assist with Facebook giveaways, helping to schedule, write giveaway verbiage, manage comments, links, liking comments
- Promote Des Moines Mom events via Facebook and Instagram
- Interact with local businesses on FB, IG and Twitter as DMM
- Interacts and responds to all fan engagement, per DMM policy
- Assist in creating original DMM graphics specific for social media posts (holidays, quotes,
announcements, etc.) - Schedule posts for sponsors, including their events, sales, campaigns and sponsored posts
- Schedule and write Instagram posts, tagging businesses, contributors and other sister sites as relevant. Typically 2 posts/day; 7 days a week
- Post to IG stories regularly, including a Friday roundup of top posts of the week
- Maintain links on Instagram landing page on website
- Schedule and manage contributors for “Takeover Tuesday” on IG
- Facilitate sponsored IG takeovers
- Proactively share content via tags on IG, Twitter and Facebook (i.e. ensuring brands are aware of relevant content).
- Monitor social media comments. Redirect as needed. Forward business inquiries to Co-Owners
- Brainstorm new ideas for Des Moines Mom’s presence on Instagram and Facebook, particularly as it relates to ways to engage brands
- Participate in and attend CMC social media webinars
- Respond to emails in a timely manner (within 48 hours) and represent Des Moines Mom in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Stay current on social media trends through research; adjust our campaigns accordingly
- Post trending or relevant current events
- Follow the 80/20 rule. 80% about DMM, 20% sharing and highlighting other businesses, CMC sister-sites
- Attend all DMM events possible, assisting with posting on social media
Qualifications
- Prior professional social media experience preferred
- Experience creating graphics in Canva
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (written and verbal)
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on commitments
Compensation
- Up to 20 hours/month, paid on the 15th of the month.
- Starting wage $13-$15/hour, commensurate with experience
- Bonus opportunities as social media audiences grow ($100 per 1,000 followers)
Assess/Review: Quarterly
Time Commitment: 20 hours/month
If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please email your cover letter and resume to info {at} desmoinesmom {dot} com by May 2.
Team photo by Jill Neil
