Social Media & Marketing Associate

Requirements

Job Type: Full Time Exempt Position

Salary: $68,640 – $70,000

Location: Sylmar, Ca Campus plus Travel

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
  • Pension & 401k
  • Vacation & Paid Holidays
  • Casual Work Environment
  • Pet Friendly
  • Mission-driven non-profit organization
  • 7.5-acre park-like campus grounds

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Development

Job Purpose:  Support Marketing and Development team with everyday tasks, educate the public regarding resources/opportunities available with GDA |TLC’s programs, and expand organizations social media presence and outreach.

Essential Functions:

  • Develop and execute social media and online marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility, engage target audiences, and drive growth – 10%
  • Foster positive relationships with the online community through active engagement on social media platforms – 10%
  • Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions to maintain a positive brand image – 5%
  • Identify and leverage opportunities to collaborate with influencers and community partners to expand reach – 5%
  • Utilize analytics tools to track and measure the performance of social media and online marketing campaigns – 5%
  • Assist with writing compelling and persuasive content for donor communications, including fundraising appeals, newsletters, and thank-you messages – 10%
  • Assist with various projects, including trade shows, email marketing, and website updates – 10%
  • Contribute to digital marketing efforts by creating /designing visually appealing and engaging video and static content for various platforms – 10%
  • Collaborate with the creative team to develop multimedia assets that align with marketing goals and resonate with the target audience – 10%
  • Assist with planning, organizing, and executing both virtual and in-person events to promote the organization’s mission and engage stakeholders. – 5%
  • Utilize social media platforms to generate buzz and drive attendance for events – 5%
  • Collaborate with marketing team to ensure seamless coordination of logistics, marketing materials, and post-event follow-up – 5%
  • Perform data entry and management tasks as needed – 5%
  • Support the marketing team with administrative tasks as needed – 5%
  • Other duties as assigned or necessary
  • Working weekends, nights, holidays, and/or early mornings may be required
  • Travel by car, train, and/or airplane may be required

Essential Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand, sit, bend and kneel to the floor for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs.
  • Ability to push, pull, and reach overhead
  • Ability to wear protective gear including masks, gloves, goggles, boots
  • Interactions with all types of people/personalities
  • Visual acuity – i.e., computer, and printed materials in various formats, fonts and layouts.

Qualifications:

  • 18+ years of age
  • Role will require driving – a valid driver’s license and insurability required
  • High school graduate or GED
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Bachelor’s in business preferred
  • Active social media user across platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat).
  • Experience with photography required, with DSLR, Digital, and 4k Cameras, as well as iPhones.
  • Lightroom picture editing required, as well as video editing capabilities such as final cut pro.
  • 2+ years of experience managing social media for an organization
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and public speaking skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Strong initiative and problem-solving skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word), SharePoint, and experience with CRM database management programs such as Salesforce preferred
  • Work well as part of a team and in a team environment

Qualified candidates please send cover letter and resume to MDMiller@guidedogsofamerica.org