Social Media Assistant — Contract

Location 6500 Metropolis Dr., Austin, TX, 78744, United States Job Category Marketing Employee Type Contract Required Degree 4 Year Degree Travel 25% Manage Others No About Central Texas Food Bank The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is the largest hunger‑relief organization in Central Texas and a proud member of the Feeding America network. From its headquarters in Austin, CTFB serves a 21‑county region on a mission to increase food access by providing nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through programs, education, and innovative solutions. Through a combination of direct‑service programs and a network of approximately 250 nonprofit community partners, CTFB supports over 612,000 food‑insecure individuals annually. We offer a collaborative and community‑focused culture that values Service, Integrity, Dignity, Collaboration and Innovation. We're seeking dedicated, mission‑driven professionals to help us shape a healthier future for our neighbors. Join us in our vision of ensuring that all Central Texans will have immediate and equitable access to nutritious food. Position Overview The Central Texas Food Bank seeks a temporary social media assistant to support social media engagement and promotion of its annual fundraising campaigns. This temporary contract position will be responsible for developing engaging content, coordinating content collection, managing day‑to‑day social media activity, and growing audience engagement across CTFB’s social channels. The ideal candidate is an organized self‑starter with experience managing social media accounts, creating compelling content, and engaging online communities. Experience in the restaurant, hospitality, food, or influencer marketing industries is a plus. Your Qualifications Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, digital media, or related fields. Two or more years of experience supporting digital communications, social media, content marketing, or related communications functions. Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills with the ability to create engaging content for a variety of audiences and digital platforms. Experience managing and publishing content across social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and emerging channels. Working knowledge of social media trends, audience engagement strategies, analytics, and platform best practices. Proficiency in photography, videography, graphic design, and multimedia content creation for digital platforms. Experience producing and adapting content for social media and digital marketing campaigns. Ability to monitor and respond to online engagement professionally while maintaining organizational voice and brand standards. Experience using social media management, project management, and content development tools such as Sprout Social, Asana, Canva, Microsoft Office, and similar applications. Understanding brand standards and style guidelines, with the ability to maintain consistency across all digital communications. Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion, with the ability to represent CTFB positively online and in community settings. Your Responsibilities Manage and execute day‑to‑day CTFB social media content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter). Develop engaging social media captions and promotional messaging aligned with campaign goals. Coordinate and oversee content collection. Edit and produce short‑form video content for social and digital channels. Manage community engagement, including responding to comments, messages, and audience inquiries across platforms. Organize and maintain content libraries, campaign assets, and social media materials. Monitor social media trends and identify opportunities to increase awareness, engagement, and participation. Manage multiple projects and deadlines independently while collaborating with campaign stakeholders. Track social media performance and provide recommendations to optimize content and audience engagement. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Working Conditions Hours of Operation: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. However, social media never stops, and periodic after‑hours event coverage will require your presence outside of these hours/days. Environment: This position is a hybrid role with in‑office and remote work, with a maximum of 20 hours per week, ending on September 14. Travel: This position may require regular travel throughout the 21‑county service area, including same‑day trips using a personal vehicle or CTFB fleet vehicle, as well as occasional overnight travel for meetings, conferences, trainings, and special events. Summary We are committed to service, above all else, in our community and for our team members. With our commitment to the health and wellness of our team members, we provide a full benefits package to include the following: Medical, dental, and vision plans Company‑paid short and long term disability insurance plus employee life insurance 403b retirement plan plus up to 5% matching contribution after one year of service Telemedicine for physical and mental health Employee assistance program Paid time off including paid holidays Outdoor seating area with a garden view On‑site gym with a shower In addition, Central Texas Food Bank is designated a Texas Mother‑Friendly Workplace AND a Best Place for Working Parents. Grow your career, build your network and develop your talents while enjoying the flexibility of a family‑friendly environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jimmy Jazz