What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing and Social Media Administrator position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. We are the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America and every year, we help over 30 million Americans overcome poverty, homelessness, addiction, economic hardships, loneliness, and exploitation through a wide range of programs and services.
We are seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing and Social Media Administrator to join our team at USE Trade,a department of The Salvation Army, USA Eastern Territory. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping our digital presence by managing, developing, and executing engaging social media content, as well as handling all visual aspects of USETrade.org, our eCommerce website. This position also includes a strong travel component, supporting our mobile sales operation and engaging directly with our customer base all across our territory and beyond. If you have a passion for storytelling, brand building, and making a difference, along with a willingness to travel, we invite you to apply.
This position, based in West Nyack, NY requires approximately 35 hours of work per week and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite).
Responsibilities
• Oversee all aspects of USE Trade social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), including content creation (Posts, Reels, Stories, Videos etc.) and scheduling• Organize and coordinate USE Trade photo shoots, including the recruiting of models, garment prep and scheduling • Handle all visual aspects of USETrade.org. Product photos and descriptions as well as product uploads. This position also edits the homepage of the website to keep things current and fresh.• Assist in planning and operations of USE Trade Mobile stores. • Create, edit, and proof promotional materials both for online and print applications. (Monthly Newsletter, Weekly Emails etc.)• Assist in USE Trade Store as needed• Assist with any other department responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
• Associate's degree
• 3-5 years of related experience• Experience managing social media platforms especially Facebook, Facebook Groups, Instagram (Reels, Stories and Photos), YouTube and TikTok. • Experience with social media monitoring and management tools for publishing, reporting, and social listening• Experience with the Shopify platform and related suite of products • Exceptional writing, proof reading and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships both virtually and in person.• Solid design skills and experience using Canva, or similar software to create consistent, engaging and informational visual and video content • Experience capturing and editing video content for USE Trade social media. Experience with Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, PowerDirector 365, Final Cut Pro or similar software • Experience capturing and editing photos for use on social media and USETrade.org. Experience with Adobe Photo Shop, Illustrator or similar software • Familiarity with TEAMS, Survey Monkey, HootSuite, Sprout, MailChimp or similar programs • Experience with LS Retail and Serenic or similar financial software is a plus• Valid Drivers License and clearance to drive Salvation Army owned vehicles
What We Offer
• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• TSA paid Life Insurance for Employees
• Additional life insurance options for employees
• On-site cafeteria
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, Personal days
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Non-contributory Pension Plan
• Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Free, on-site Fitness Center
• Federal holidays
• Opportunities to give back and support our communities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
