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Social Media Assistant - Job Description
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Job Title: Social Media Assistant

Reports to: Media Coordinator

Part time, hourly position. Possibility for irregular work hours that change from week to week. 

Summary: The Social Media Assistant would be responsible for keeping track of the Shelter’s social media channels, creating timely/relevant content, moderating and responding to Facebook responses, keeping track of our social analytics and growth, coordinating promotion of programs organization-wide, assisting the Media Coordinator with other fundraising and online campaigns
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Specific duties of the Social Media Assistant  include, but are not limited to: 
  • Responsible for online initiatives including:
    • The shelter’s social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
    • Creating the monthly general newsletter
    • Liaising with the Thrift Shop & Clinic to actively and consistently promote programs from all branches of the organization
  • Assist Adoption Coordinator with pet photography for social posts and campaigns
  • Assist Media Coordinator with writing fundraising posts, coordinating direct mail/social media campaigns, and other fundraising/marketing campaign pieces.
  • Assist other departments (ex. Foster, Volunteer) with social media needs
  • Creating graphics (web + print) and taking/facilitating photographs for social media posts and campaigns
  • Assist Media Coordinator with maintaining our donor database, as well as with writing and sending donor acknowledgements.
  • Keep track of social analytics and growth
  • Keep track of current trends, memes, etc. and create timely relevant social media posts 
  • Increase shelter’s responsiveness to social media communications in order to foster and build relationships with our online community
  • Working with volunteers
    • Remember that volunteers donate their time, talent, and energy and are not compensated monetarily for their contributions
    • Make a commitment to train volunteers: orient them to assigned area, assign work, answer questions, and assist with their needs 
    • Greet all volunteers that you see, and thank them for their help. Make them feel like they’re part of the team
    • Be mindful of your communication around volunteers; keep internal conversations internal, and only involve volunteers in the conversation when appropriate
    • Build relationships with volunteers. Volunteers with an emotional connection will continue to volunteer with us
    • Provide feedback to volunteers when they do something well
    • Offer encouragement, training, and constructive correction if you volunteers break protocol. Feedback should be non-confrontational and specific
    • Request volunteer assistance when you need it by asking volunteers 
    • Request volunteer assistance ahead of time by contacting the Volunteer Coordinator  
    • Engage with volunteers through the Southern Pines Volunteers Facebook group 


Where we're located:

1901 N. 31st Avenue Hattiesburg, MS  39401

Hours of operation:

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Monday - Tuesday
12pm - 5pm

Wednesday
CLOSED

Thursday - Sunday
12pm - 5pm

601.544.6632

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  • Home
  • Adopt
    • Adopting a Pet >
      • Adoptable Dogs
      • Adoptable Cats >
        • Ringworm Kitties
    • SPAS Alumni >
      • Alumni Updates
      • Alumni Album
  • Donate
    • Merchandise >
      • Meows & Bow-Wows 2021 Calendar
    • Kennel Sponsorship Program
    • Constant Companion Club
    • Sponsorships
    • Wishlist
  • Community Resources
    • COVID-19
    • Healthy Pet Clinic
    • Pet Training Resources
    • Lost and Found Pets >
      • Lost Pet Resources
      • Lost Pet Report
      • Found Pet Resources
      • Online Lost and Found Resources
      • Other Area Shelters
    • Boarding Facilities
    • Veterinary Clinics
    • Pet-Friendly Housing
    • Pet Food Resources
    • Human Help Resources
    • Found Baby Kittens
    • Community Cats
    • Rehoming Your Pet
    • Surrendering a Pet
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Foster >
      • Foster Eligible Animals
      • Adoption Ambassador
      • Foster First Responder
      • Underage Kitten Care
      • Underage Puppy Care
      • Foster FAQ
    • Dog's Day Out
    • Employment Opportunities
  • About
    • Contact
    • Saving More Lives
    • EmBark Transport Program
    • Meet Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Partners
    • Blog