Description
SUMMARY : The Social Media Specialist is key to sharing Gladney’s story across a variety of digital platforms. This role focuses on developing, curating, and managing content that highlights Gladney’s mission of Creating Bright Futures Through Adoption. By driving thoughtful engagement and strategy, the Social Media Specialist helps strengthen awareness, foster advocacy, and build meaningful community connections.
Job Duties And Essential Functions
- Plan, schedule, and publish engaging content that reflects Gladney’s philosophy of Family for Life and the belief that Every Child Deserves a Loving and Caring Family.
- Showcase adoption journeys, client stories, the Gladney Home, and community initiatives through thoughtful storytelling.
- Design and execute campaigns that drive fundraising, awareness, education, and recruitment goals.
- Repurpose existing videos and digital assets into fresh, platform-specific content that maximizes reach and engagement.
- Build and nurture online communities by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries with professionalism and empathy.
- Highlight the voices of adoptees, adoptive families, birth families, and community partners while maintaining Gladney’s brand integrity.
- Advocate for adoption as a positive and meaningful way to build families.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on social media performance to track engagement, reach, and overall impact.
- Stay informed on digital trends and emerging opportunities to strengthen Gladney’s online presence.
- Ensure all strategies reflect Gladney’s Communication Model, including mission, vision, philosophy, and quality standards.
- Partner with internal teams to elevate programs, services, and events across social channels.
- Maintain consistent messaging across all platforms, aligned with Gladney’s Five Key Basics : ethics, empathy, responsible communication, advocacy, and efficiency.
- Work with external collaborators and influencers to extend Gladney’s reach and impact.
- Perform other duties and special projects assigned to support organizational objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.One year of professional experience overseeing social media accounts for a brand, agency, or organization.Demonstrated success in managing and growing social media presence across multiple platforms.Strong skills in writing, storytelling, and content development.Familiarity with social media analytics tools and awareness of current digital trends.Ability to represent Gladney’s mission with professionalism, empathy, and advocacy.Highly organized with the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines effectively.Preferred Requirements
Advanced skills in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and / or Canva.Experience with video editing and motion graphics for short-form content (e.g., Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts).Familiarity with social media management platforms (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Later, Buffer) for scheduling and analytics.Knowledge of SEO best practices and experience optimizing content for search and engagement.Experience running paid social media advertising campaigns and tracking ROI.Background in content strategy and campaign development with measurable impact.Strong presentation skills and ability to translate analytics into actionable recommendations.Prior experience collaborating with influencers, ambassadors, or brand advocates to expand reach.#J-18808-Ljbffr