(FT) Social Media Coordinator - (Newport Ave Market, Oliver Lemon's, Ollie's Kitchen)

Weekend availability is a requirement of this position.

Benefits of working for us!

Full-time employees:

• Employer paid, employee Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance.

Full-time & Part-time (20+ hours per week)employees:

• Supplemental Insurance options
• Paid time off + Paid holidays 
• Additional $1.00 per hour when working on Sundays
• Additional $0.25 per hour when working before 7AM or after 7PM
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(K) retirement plan w/ employer match up to 5%
• 20% Employee only discount
• And more!

Summary/Objective

The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for creating, managing, and publishing engaging content across the company’s social media platforms ex. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok. This role will work closely with leadership to develop and manage a company-wide content calendar that aligns with brand voice, marketing strategy, and business goals, while also exploring opportunities in food photography, in-store graphics, signage, event management, and décor. The position requires creativity, strategic thinking, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both corporate and store-level teams to produce content that connects with our customers and strengthens our brand presence.

Position Responsibilities (Include, but not limited to)

Content Creation & Management

• Develop and execute creative content for social media platforms that reflects the company’s brand voice and values.
• Create scripts (planned dialogue or captions), shot lists (checklists of required visuals), and storyboards (visual flow plans) for content.
• Edit videos, images, and copy for high-quality posting across platforms.
• Research social media trends, hashtags, and engagement strategies to optimize reach.
• Post content consistently, ensuring optimal timing and platform alignment.
• Create and manage a comprehensive content calendar to schedule campaigns, posts, and promotions in advance.

Strategic Collaboration

• Work closely with C-Suite to align content direction with company goals.
• Collaborate with store-level staff to capture authentic, location-specific content.
• Partner with leadership to align social media initiatives with promotions, events, and marketing campaigns.

Influencer & Partnership Outreach

• Research and identify potential influencers and community partners on TikTok and other platforms.
• Provide creative direction and guidance for influencer collaborations.

Photography, Events & In-Store Creative

• Capture high-quality food photography for social media, signage, and promotional materials.
• Support in-store graphics, décor projects, and signage creation as needed.
• Assist with event planning, setup, and creative direction to enhance the customer experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions. 

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Work Environment

This role involves a mix of in-store, office, and on-location work, including travel to multiple store locations. Filming and photography may occur indoors and outdoors, with potential exposure to various weather conditions. This is not a remote position; on-site presence is required.

Travel

Required: must have a valid driver’s license for travel between store locations.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Current Food Handlers Permit.
• Proven experience in social media content creation, with examples of past work.
• In-depth working knowledge of social media platforms, like, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, including current trends.
• Strong storytelling ability, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently or as a team, with excellent time management skills.
• Comfortable being on camera, recording voiceovers, and engaging with team members during filming.
• Basic to intermediate video editing skills required
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, InDesign) and Canva for creating marketing materials and graphics.
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines consistently.

Preferred

• Passion for food and grocery retail.
• Event planning, décor, or visual merchandising experience.
• Graphic design experience

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities in this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.