• Generous salary packaging benefits (Up to $15,900 plus other benefits)
• 17.5% Annual leave loading
• Permanent, full time
• A fun, supportive, and hardworking environment where we really do value our people
• Discounted rate for our Early Education and Care Services

About the Role

Do you live and breathe social media? Can you produce engaging content and bring compelling stories to life through a variety of media channels? Do you excel at developing and executing coordinated social campaigns aimed at increasing user acquisition and engagement rates? If so, get in touch - you could be the creative spark we're looking for!

Responsible for the coordination and day-to-day execution of media-based marketing functions, this role will play an integral part in our expansion into the greater capital region. It's the perfect opportunity for a social media officer, or equivalent, to step up and really own the role of trusted specialist for all things social media-related.

The ideal candidate embraces a fast-paced work environment and is interested in supporting the capital region by promoting a wide range of community-related services. A working understanding of social media and major networks is required, as is a sense of curiosity and a “can-do” attitude. The successful candidate will be an organised, thoughtful communicator and interested in learning more about marketing methodologies beyond the social media space.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage the CRCS social channels to increase brand awareness, drive traffic, and obtain leads
• Drive our digital content engine – formulate a media calendar and create compelling content in various formats (ads, posts, blogs, videos, podcasts, etc.)
• Provide input into the overarching CRCS Marketing Plan by helping to develop a robust social media strategy
• Coordinate and execute internal and external media-based communication functions. This includes, but not limited to, website copy, newsletters, flyers, public relations, and the annual report

Abilities and skills:

• Demonstrable social media experience
• Excellent communication and demonstrated writing skills within the social media environment and beyond
• Experience in using social media scheduling tools - such as Facebook Business Manager or Content Studio
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Experience in running paid social media advertising campaigns

Desired, but not essential:

• Content creation skills - video, photography, and photo editing skills
• Experienced user of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Direct Mail Creation and Management – such as Mail Chimp

Special Requirements:

This position will be required to undertake frequent travel within the Capital Region. The incumbent must have a current Driver’s License and have access to a roadworthy, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle for work purposes.

About the Company

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self-determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

Do you have any questions about this role?

For more information on this exciting position, or to request a position description, please contact Jay Fletcher via email: [email protected], using the subject line: Marketing and Social Media Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to apply?

(Applications that are not submitted through CRCS website will not be accepted)

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