MAC is looking for a Media and Communications Volunteer

Marin Advocates for Children (MAC) is seeking Social Media & Communications Volunteer(s) who will work in collaboration with the CAPC Program Manager and essential members of the MAC team. This is an exciting chance to get involved - and have a voice - with an organization which is on the leading edge of building awareness towards social change when it comes to the way society views the many issues that contribute to child abuse and neglect.

This position is responsible for a variety of tasks to connect our non-profit agency to the public and the press. We are putting a large focus on developing our audience on social media and would like assistance in these efforts. The Social Media Volunteer(s) will also be expected to partake in brainstorming sessions and marketing meetings with the aim of setting strategies and objectives for social media campaigns.

Agency Description

Marin Advocates for Children’s mission is to stop and prevent child abuse in Marin County. We do this through our two programs: The Marin Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program, and the Marin Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC). The Marin CASA Program recruits, screens, trains and supervises adult community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children, ages 0-18, who are dependents of the Marin County Juvenile Court, helping to ensure that they have a chance to live in a safe and permanent home. Marin CAPC works to prevent child abuse through community education and training with the goal to expand awareness and create a safety net for children who might not otherwise be noticed and would continue to suffer in silence. CAPC also advocates for policy, resources and services that help support families.

Volunteer Role

Marin Advocates for Children (MAC) is seeking Social Media & Communications Volunteer(s) who will work in collaboration with the CAPC Program Manager and essential members of the MAC team. This is an exciting chance to get involved - and have a voice - with an organization positioning itself to be the premier agency leading advocacy and prevention in Marin County. Social Media & Communications Volunteer(s) will support the creation of compelling and dynamic content that will build and sustain awareness about child abuse and neglect using key social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and blogs. Reporting to the Marketing & Development Coordinator, the Social Media & Communications volunteer will work collaboratively with colleagues from across the organization to promote the goals, messages, image and awareness regarding child abuse and neglect. The volunteer will support the development, implementation and monitoring of social media campaigns across a number of platforms and will write and gather content for electronic publications, social media and blogs.

This volunteer position starts ASAP. We would love to speak with anyone who might be interested in learning more! To apply, please email: gill@marinadvocates.org and submit your resume and/or a video clip (can be shot on your smartphone or using a computer's webcam) telling us why you're interested in joining our team.

Volunteer Benefits:

· Real, valuable work experience in an innovative and growing community non-profit

· Fundraising experience (extremely important in non-profit sector)

· Opportunity for contacts and networking with professionals in the bay area non-profit sphere

· Experience in a professional non-profit environment

· Certificate and recommendations upon successful completion of planned activities

Responsibilities will be tailored to the specific volunteer, and may include, but are not limited to:

· Website maintenance and upkeep

· Updating and posting content to social media sites, and exploring potential social media options

· Create content for social media

· Work with others on team for strategy

· Design of promotional materials, presentations, etc.

· Graphic design of PR and marketing materials etc.

· Compiling information/statistics/photos to enhance content on our communication channels

· Research and identify good practices, collecting and compiling pictures and content

· Annual Report Video/photo editing Support during fundraising events

· Attend marketing and communication meeting and participate in brainstorming sessions

Requirements:

· Interest in the areas of child advocacy, protecting of children from abuse and neglect, and strengthening families

· Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills

· Have strong computer skills, including strong experience in Microsoft Offices (i.e. Word, Excel)

· Creative thinker, not afraid to offer up ideas for new and unique ways to reach our target audience

· Strong writing and editing skills

· Ability to complete tasks both individually and as part of a team

· Self-starter with ability to independently initiate and follow through with opportunities; strong problem-solver

· Minimum three-month time commitment

· Available to volunteer 5-10 hours per week, between the hours of 9:00 AM-5pm, Monday-Thursday

· Fluency in both English and Spanish a plus, not required

· Web and/or graphic design experience a plus, not required

· Video production skills a plus, not required