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Minds Matter Chicago

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 About Minds Matter Chicago:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Minds Matter Chicago is part of Minds Matter, a national organization with chapters in cities across the country. Minds Matter connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.
 
 
 Through a multi-year, cohort-based model, Minds Matter Chicago provides individualized mentoring, academic enrichment, and college advising to support students as they navigate the path to and through college. Our work is grounded in a student-centered approach and focused on ensuring students have the access, guidance, and support needed to achieve their academic and personal goals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Social Media Manager is a volunteer role responsible for shaping and executing digital storytelling that elevates the mission, impact, and community of Minds Matter Chicago. This role supports a student-centered culture guided by the organization&rsquo;s mission by creating engaging, authentic content that connects students, families, volunteers, donors, and partners to our work.
 
 
 This is an opportunity for a creative and strategic communicator to expand Minds Matter Chicago&rsquo;s digital footprint while contributing meaningfully to student success and access to opportunity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You Will Gain From This Role:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Volunteering with Minds Matter Chicago offers meaningful professional, personal, and community-based benefits. In this role, volunteers become part of a collaborative community committed to supporting students as they navigate critical academic and life transitions.
 
 
 
 
 
 Benefits include:
 
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 Career Compass Exchange, an intentional space for volunteers to engage in professional learning, reflection, and skill-building alongside peers across industries
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 Opportunities to build and expand professional networks through collaboration with staff, board members, and volunteers who bring diverse perspectives and expertise
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 Experience working within a mission-driven, team-oriented environment that values shared responsibility, collaboration, and mutual support
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 Volunteers with Minds Matter Chicago gain not only professional experience and community, but also the chance to be part of work that has a lasting and meaningful impact on students&rsquo; lives.
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 Reporting Structure:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Social Media Manager reports to the Director of Marketing &amp; Communications and works closely with the Marketing &amp; Communications team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Cross-Functional Collaboration:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This role collaborates regularly with:
 
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 Marketing &amp; Communications team to align messaging and strategy
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 Program Team to capture stories, milestones, and program impact
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 Associate Board and volunteers to amplify events and initiatives
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 Design partners to bring visual concepts to life
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 Responsibilities &amp; Scope:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Primary Responsibilities
 
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 Execute and refine a year-round content calendar across Instagram (primary), Facebook, and LinkedIn
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 Develop timely, trend-aware content that aligns with organizational values and resonates with diverse audiences
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 Capture and edit high-quality photos and short-form videos using tools such as Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Rush, Canva, and CapCut, ensuring content aligns with brand standards and platform best practices
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 Produce and optimize visual content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other relevant channels, managing the full workflow from concept and on-site capture to final edit and scheduling.
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 Draft, schedule, and manage social media content that reflect program impact and organizational priorities
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 Balance messaging for multiple audiences, including students and families, current and prospective volunteers, and donors
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 Monitor platform performance, engagement, and growth metrics to inform content strategy
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 Support community growth by increasing follower engagement and reach across platforms
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 Secondary Responsibilities
 
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 Identify emerging platform trends, tools, and features to keep content fresh and effective
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 Test new content formats and iterate based on performance insights
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 Collaborate on content capture during programs or events (optional but encouraged)
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 Support additional communications projects as needed
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 Student Services Support
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 Provide student services support in emergency or capacity-related situations as needed to ensure continuity of services
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 Time Commitment and Schedule:
 
 
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 Volunteer commitment of approximately 5&ndash;10 hours per week
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 Flexible schedule with remote work
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 Optional in-person engagement for events, networking, or content capture opportunities
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 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications
 
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 Strong understanding of Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn best practices
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 Demonstrated ability to create engaging, on-brand content
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 Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of design work across formats and platforms
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 Strong time management skills and ability to work independently
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 Comfort collaborating remotely while maintaining creative ownership
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 Commitment to the mission and values of Minds Matter Chicago
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
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 3&ndash;5 years of social media management experience (professional or significant volunteer experience)
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 Experience growing digital audiences and engagement
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 Familiarity with social media analytics and performance tracking
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 Experience in nonprofit, education, or mission-driven marketing
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 Education &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required
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 Relevant professional, volunteer, or lived experience in communications, marketing, or digital media
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 Language &amp; Communication Skills:
 
 
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 Strong written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences
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 Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders
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 Copywriting and design experience valued
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 Training &amp; Compliance Requirements:
 
 
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 Completion of required onboarding and role-specific training
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 Participation in training focused on fostering belonging, respect, and culturally responsive practices
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 Adherence to organizational policies and expectations that support a student-centered culture aligned with the mission of the organization
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 Compliance with applicable funder or regulatory requirements
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 Completion of background checks and clearances required for work with students
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 Participation in ongoing training or refresher sessions as required
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 Volunteer Status &amp; Role Continuation:
 
 
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 This is an at-will volunteer position. Service in this role is subject to ongoing evaluation and assessment throughout the year to ensure alignment with organizational expectations and needs.&nbsp;
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 Minds Matter Chicago reserves the right to modify or discontinue this role, including the removal of responsibilities, at any time and without cause.
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Social Media Manager (Volunteer)

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