Social Media and Content Coordinator

YMCA Brisbane is a vibrant not for profit organisation that operates a huge number of services that help build healthier happier communities. These include Child Care, health and fitness, outdoor education and camping, accommodation and hospitality along with benevolent activities including the YMCA Vocational School and the Schools' Breakfast program.

**ABOUT YOU**

Looking for an opportunity to give back and make a difference? Join our dynamic and passionate team who are committed to helping create a better world.

We are now seeking a highly motivated** Social Media and Content Coordinator at our office located in Fortitude Valley **to build the organisation's digital footprint and online presence and assisting with the development of the organisation's overall marketing, events and communication strategy.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

**This is a full-time permanent role position working 38 hours per week and reasonable overtime as per business requirements, including occasional after hours or weekend work for YMCA events.**
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**Key Responsibilities**

Working collaboratively and within a small team, the position will manage and execute YMCA’s content marketing and social media activities for all industry sectors. The key responsibilities and initiatives will include: but are not limited to:

- Developing and taking ownership of an effective social media and content strategy across all channels including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube, to drive an organic lead generation;
- Creating, coordinating, proofing and editing content (e.g. websites, blog, video, posts) for online channels and social media platforms and identifying suitable content for each;
- Measuring and reporting on engagement across social media channels in order to generate consistently compelling content to drive audience engagement and growth;
- Planning and storyboarding regular video content in line with our overall marketing strategy including educational videos.
- Creating effective and compelling digital advertising campaigns to deliver lead generation opportunities for our business units
- Conducting training and workshops for key staff on best practice for Social Media success.

**Selection Criteria**
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing an effective social media strategy for audience engagement and growth
- Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications or related discipline;
- Proven ability to create compelling content and visual campaigns using social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube;
- A storyteller by nature and able to deliver innovative content with skills in copywriting, photography and videography including post-production photo and video editing;
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage workload, meet deadlines and strong attention to detail;

**Desirable**

Previous experience in a not-for-profit environment is highly regarded;

**Remuneration & Benefits**

The** successful applicant** will be **rewarded **with excellent working conditions including support from a management team with experience in the field, professional development and a fun and rewarding working environment. In addition, the YMCA offers many employee benefits including discounted child care, and free access to YMCA fitness and recreation facilities.

To apply, please click the 'apply' button and submit your resume (including details of two (2) referees) and a covering letter detailing how your experience meets the selection criteria.

**Our Commitment**

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people

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