Volunteer Social Media Manager

About the Role The Volunteer Social Media Manager will support the **day\-to\-day management of AGL’s social media presence** and work closely with our Communications \& Marketing team to ensure our programs, campaigns, educational content, events, and stories are communicated effectively across our digital platforms. This role requires someone who can take ownership of assigned social media responsibilities, collaborate with the team, and help maintain a consistent and engaging online presence. Key Responsibilities * Manage AGL’s social media platforms, including **Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube**, as assigned. * Follow approved social media strategies, content calendars, campaigns, and communications plans. * Schedule and publish approved posts, reels, videos, stories, event promotions, educational content, and other materials. * Write and refine captions, hashtags, calls to action, and platform\-specific copy when needed. * Regularly monitor social media accounts, comments, messages, mentions, and tags. * Engage appropriately with followers, partners, speakers, organizations, and relevant community accounts. * Support the promotion of AGL programs, webinars, campaigns, partnerships, Community DNA Pop Ups, and other initiatives. * Coordinate with the Communications \& Marketing team, graphic designers, video editors, and other team members to ensure content is prepared and published according to schedule. * Repurpose approved content appropriately for different social media platforms. * Monitor social media performance, including reach, engagement, follower growth, views, clicks, and other relevant metrics. * Identify high\-performing content and provide recommendations for improving engagement and reach. * Stay informed about relevant social media trends and recommend appropriate opportunities that align with AGL’s mission and brand. * Attend relevant team meetings and provide updates on social media activities and upcoming priorities. * Maintain AGL’s brand voice, professionalism, accuracy, confidentiality, and organizational standards across all platforms. * Communicate proactively with the team regarding assignments, deadlines, challenges, or changes in availability. What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is **creative, dependable, organized, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of social media responsibilities**. Previous experience managing social media for a nonprofit, organization, business, personal brand, university group, or community initiative is preferred. Experience with platforms and tools such as **Meta Business Suite, Canva, social media scheduling tools, and analytics platforms** is beneficial. Strong writing, communication, organization, and time\-management skills are important, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within a remote and international team. What Success Looks Like Success in this role means helping AGL maintain a **consistent, engaging, responsive, and professionally managed social media presence**. The Social Media Manager will help ensure that our stories, educational content, programs, events, partnerships, and community impact reach the audiences we serve while contributing ideas that strengthen AGL’s overall digital presence. Volunteer Commitment The selected volunteer will work with the Communications \& Marketing team to establish **clear responsibilities, expectations, and a realistic weekly commitment**. We understand that volunteer availability can change, so open and timely communication with the team is important. Why Volunteer With AGL? This opportunity provides hands\-on experience in **nonprofit communications, digital marketing, social media management, campaign promotion, and community engagement** while contributing to an organization working with communities across Africa, the United States, and the global African diaspora. You will have opportunities to collaborate with professionals across communications, public health, genomics, genealogy, research, partnerships, community engagement, and nonprofit leadership. If you are passionate about social media, storytelling, digital engagement, and using your skills to support meaningful community impact, we would love to hear from you Pay: $2\.00 per year Work Location: Remote