Volunteer Social Media coordinator

What will you be doing?

About Global MapAid: Global MapAid is a non-profit organisation with a vision to boost food supply, clean drinking water and irrigation for small farmers in Africa, starting with Ethiopia's 47 million small farmers under the poverty line. Our method is to create an Artificial Intelligence in Ethiopia to map shallow groundwater, so that food & water specialists have a better idea for where to drill or dig for water, making available money and time go further. Position Summary: We are seeking Social Media coordinator, who is both passionate and has time (upto 3 hours per week) to help us build our growing community on GAYL (Give As You Live) platform. GAYL is "pocket painless" way to donate - costing our followers not a penny, via Facebook, LinkedIN,   X, and Instagram. You will play a key role in developing and executing our social media strategy, creating compelling content, and managing our social media channels. Summary: As a Social Media coordinator, you'll be the voice of Global MapAid, sharing our mission and impact through engaging content. You'll use your creativity and social media savvy to inspire others to join us.. Responsibilities:

Develop and schedule social media content across platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) Engage with followers, respond to comments and messages Monitor and report on social media performance Research and implement new social media trends and best practices

Qualifications:

Passionate about Global MapAid's mission Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience managing social media scheduling and analytics tools SM for fundraising would be helpful

Benefits:

Gain valuable experience in social media marketing Make a meaningful impact on a global scale Connect with a passionate community of changemakers Could be as part of your University or College course, helping gain you academic credit, but the primary goal must be effective SM to help 47 million small farmers

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Social Media coordinator to lead the online presence of Global MapAid, a charity dedicated to empowering African farmers. The ideal candidate will be a skilled storyteller with a deep understanding of social media platforms and their potential to drive engagement and fundraising. Initially the Social Media coordinator will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy to raise awareness about Global MapAid's mission, impact, and programs. They will point users to GAYL (Give As You Live) which is a pocket painless way to raise funds easily from anyone who buys anything online.  Responsibilities:

Strategy Development: Develop and implement a results-oriented social media strategy that aligns with Global MapAid's overall communications and marketing goals. Content Creation: Create compelling and engaging content (text, images, videos) that resonates with target audiences and inspires action. Community Management: Actively engage with followers, respond to comments and inquiries, and foster a vibrant online community. Campaign Execution: Plan and execute social media campaigns tied to specific fundraising goals, events, or initiatives. Analytics & Reporting: Monitor and analyze social media metrics, track campaign performance, and report on key findings. Trend Monitoring: Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends and platforms, and identify opportunities for growth. Collaborate: Work collaboratively with other departments, such as fundraising and program teams, to ensure consistent messaging and amplify impact.

Qualifications:

Experience: Proven experience in social media management, preferably for a non-profit or cause-driven organization. Skills: Strong writing and communication skills, graphic design and video editing skills a plus. Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) and social media analytics tools. Passion: A genuine passion for Global MapAid's mission and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of African farmers.

What difference will you make?

This a unique, humbling opportunity, towards helping us begin to create sustainable farm water for 47 million people in Ethiopia, living in rural areas, under the poverty line. We have noticed the best volunteers have patience and a good sense of humour, because altogether what we are doing as a team is difficult. But when was something worth doing, altogether easy ?