Research Location: Online
Commitment: Part-time, Flexible Hours, At least 5 hours per week.
Due date: Minimum: 6 Months Commitment
Role Overview
As a Volunteer Social Media Manager for RISEC Community Foundation, you will play a pivotal role in our mission by managing our social media presence, creating engaging content, and moderating online communities. You will also collaborate with teams to spread awareness about our events and initiatives, ultimately helping us reach and support more newcomers across Canada.
Responsibilities
- Content Creation: Develop creative and engaging content for our social media platforms, including posts, graphics, videos, and stories.
- Community Moderation: Monitor and moderate social media groups and pages to ensure a positive and inclusive online environment for our community members.
- Strategic Planning: Assist in developing social media strategies to increase reach, engagement, and impact.
- Team Development: Recruit and coordinate teams of volunteers to assist in spreading the word about our events and initiatives on social media.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other teams within the organization to align social media efforts with overall goals and objectives.
- Analytics and Reporting: Track and analyze social media metrics to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns and identify areas for improvement.
- Responding to Inquiries: Respond promptly to inquiries and messages received through social media platforms, providing helpful and accurate information to our audience.
- Reports to Coordinator in a weekly basis.
Qualifications
- Social Media Expertise: Proficiency in managing and creating content for various social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey messages clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Community Management: Experience in moderating online communities and engaging with followers positively and respectfully.
- Creativity: Ability to think creatively and develop engaging content that resonates with our target audience.
- Team Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, motivate, and coordinate teams of volunteers.
- Organizational Skills: Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of cultural differences and the ability to communicate sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Benefits
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of newcomers in Canada by helping them access employment opportunities and integrate into Canadian society.
- Gain valuable experience in social media management, community engagement, and team leadership.
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the non-profit sector and the immigrant support community.
- Personal satisfaction in contributing to a worthy cause and making a positive difference in the community.
- The volunteer’s name will be credited to our website and social media community. This can be an advantage when applying for future careers.
Application Process
If you are passionate about leveraging social media to support newcomers in Canada and possess the skills and dedication to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply for this volunteer position. Join us in making a difference in the lives of newcomers as they build a brighter future in Canada.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position to office@risec-canada.org.
We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can contribute to our mission.
Ready to volunteer and make a difference?
See our list of volunteer positions and complete our volunteer request form: Volunteer Request Form (jotform.com)

Management only:
Job Code: V002-042324
Type: Volunteer Work
Skill: Social Media, Management, Team Management