What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Specialist position at KC Can Compost?
Job Title: Social Media Specialist - Part-Time, Contract
Department: Marketing
Position Overview: KC Can Compost is seeking a part-time Social Media Specialist to enhance our organization’s social media presence, increase audience engagement, and communicate the importance of composting and environmental sustainability. This role is essential in helping us achieve our strategic goal of increasing composting adoption across the Kansas City region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to execute a cohesive social media strategy.
- Assist in maintaining the content calendar, ensuring timely and consistent posting across platforms.
- Create engaging and impactful content, including videos, photos, graphics, polls, and stories.
- Write compelling captions that align with our messaging and brand voice.
- Schedule posts and moderate comments to foster community engagement.
- Monitor trends and platform updates to ensure content remains fresh and relevant.
- Occasionally appear on camera or narrate videos as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- High proficiency with social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- Proven ability to create engaging content tailored to diverse audiences.
- Basic video and photography skills, including editing capabilities.
- Strong written communication skills with attention to detail.
- Comfortable attending meetings and events in Kansas City to capture relevant content.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a hybrid work environment.
- Preferred familiarity with topics such as composting, the circular food system, food security, job training, community re-entry programs, and/or environmental issues.
Physical Demands:
- This role involves occasional attendance at meetings and events in Kansas City to capture relevant content.
- Standing or walking for extended periods during events or while taking photos and videos.
- Carrying light equipment, such as a camera or tripod.
- Performing basic physical movements, like bending, kneeling, or reaching to set up shots.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer or phone during content creation and editing
Working Conditions:
- Hybrid position; must be based in Kansas City and able to attend in-person meetings and events as needed. Remote work is permitted otherwise.
- The contractor is responsible for providing their own equipment such as computer, camera and editing software.
Compensation:$24/hour, negotiable based on experience. This is a contract position.
How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit their resume and portfolio to Jonelle@KCCanCompost.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About KC Can Compost: We are an innovative 501(c)(3) nonprofit enterprise dedicated to the transformation of Kansas City’s social and environmental landscapes. We collect organic waste and divert it from the landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving local soil. Proceeds from donations and operations support our Green Core Training program—a workforce development program which creates opportunity for local citizens facing barriers to employment through environmental literacy education, job training, and green industry certification. Two goods, one solution.
KC Can Compost provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Ability to Commute:
- Kansas City, MO 64111 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kansas City, MO 64111: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kansas City, MO 64111
Salary : $23 - $24