We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team of committed professionals. We are looking for an experienced writer skilled in interviewing, researching, and writing compelling copy for blogs, social media, event promotions, and emails. Telling stories about our work is the foundation of our fundraising and friend-raising strategies. This position will be responsible for managing Habitat for Humanity’s social media sites and editorial calendar.

Responsibilities

Develop and write compelling social media content utilizing the following platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, blog, and e-newsletter. Develop the strategy and update the editorial calendar.
Monitor trends in social media and gather and report on analytics data.
Stay current on local, affordable housing news. Follow and engage with key influencers on social media.
Work with communications team to write copy for monthly e-newsletters.
Develop and implement social media plans for live and virtual events, including video.
Support the online advertising campaign through the creation of social media ads.
Ensure Habitat’s messaging follows current Habitat brand guidelines.
Collaborate and manage volunteer videographers, storytellers, and photographers to expand our social media storytelling efforts.
This position will occasionally require some evening and weekend work as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

Exceptional writing skills and a firm grasp of the English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Professional experience using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and blogs
Curiosity and enthusiasm for storytelling
Basic photography and editing skills
Basic videography and editing skills
Experience with Microsoft Word
Regular, monthly visits to construction sites for story, photo and video gathering
Strong project management and organizational skills; can work independently and manage multiple deadlines
Self-starter, motivated, and creative
Commitment to and respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Utilize an equity lens when creating communications.
Be a public supporter of Habitat for Humanity & represent the organization with positivity & consistency

Minimum Qualifications

We expect candidates with 2 years of professional writing experience will be comfortable and successful in this role.
Professional experience producing content for social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Must have reliable transportation

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

Experience with Facebook Analytics, Facebook Ad Manager and WordPress.

Building relationships and working with communities of color on storytelling efforts.

Interviewing non-English speakers with the support of interpreters

Analyzing data in Google Analytics

Project management software experience

Responsibilities

Develop and write compelling social media content utilizing the following platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, blog, and e-newsletter. Develop the strategy and update the editorial calendar.

Monitor trends in social media and gather and report on analytics data.

Stay current on local, affordable housing news. Follow and engage with key influencers on social media.

Work with communications team to write copy for monthly e-newsletters.

Develop and implement social media plans for live and virtual events, including video.

Support the online advertising campaign through the creation of social media ads.

Ensure Habitat’s messaging follows current Habitat brand guidelines.

Collaborate and manage volunteer videographers, storytellers, and photographers to expand our social media storytelling efforts.

This position will occasionally require some evening and weekend work as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

Exceptional writing skills and a firm grasp of the English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Professional experience using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and blogs.

Curiosity and enthusiasm for storytelling.

Basic photography and editing skills.

Basic videography and editing skills.

Experience with Microsoft Word.

Regular, monthly visits to construction sites for story, photo and video gathering.

Strong project management and organizational skills; can work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

Self-starter, motivated, and creative.

Commitment to and respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Utilize an equity lens when creating communications.

Be a public supporter of Habitat for Humanity & represent the organization with positivity & consistency.

Minimum Qualifications

We expect candidates with 2 years of professional writing experience will be comfortable and successful in this role.

Professional experience producing content for social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

Experience with Facebook Analytics, Facebook Ad Manager and WordPress.

Building relationships and working with communities of color on storytelling efforts.

Interviewing non-English speakers with the support of interpreters.

Analyzing data in Google Analytics.

Project management software experience.

Minimum $20.43/hour to wage range midpoint of $24.90/hour. Placement will generally not exceed the midpoint based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full wage range is $20.43/hour to $29.63/hour.

How To Apply

Submit the following materials at:

Cover letter addressing how you heard about this position, and how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you for this position.

Resume, including dates of employment.

Two storytelling writing samples of at least 500 words each.

Links to any social media accounts that you have managed along with corresponding dates that you were responsible for updating the accounts.

Names and contact information for three professional references.

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