Volunteer Public Relations and Social Media Developer

The Aparecio Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was designed as an economic development strategy to lift women out of poverty and as a community development approach to build the leadership capacity of low-income women. The Aparecio Foundation provides academic support and scholarship programs for high-potential, low-income women in public high schools through an eight-year multiple-mentor program.

The culture of Aparecio Foundation is characterized by an informal and laid back environment, where employees work independently and in teams to develop and carry out effective organizational structure and work processes. Employees are driven through self-motivation and passion for the not-for-profit sector. Through the development of quality services to the enhancement of the organization’s goals and objectives employees are able to use their strengths and skills the best ways they can! Therefore Aparecio Foundation employees are given freedom to be creative and energetic in performing their tasks and duties as professionals in their respective field of expertise.

This is a unpaid Volunteer / Intern position.

The PR and Social Media Content Developer will assist with this goal by creating an online presence and keeping up to date and relevant information connected to Aparecio Foundation’s social media websites.  This position is also responsible for innovation and expansion of job scope and responsibilities as the both the foundation and position grow!

Description of Duties / Responsibilities:

• Research “Girl Power” and other blogs with relevant content as well as any other applicable online content and post them on the foundations social media websites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and Active good site).
• Design, redesign and or update social media sites as needed.  Remain up to date with current social media trends.
• Create the foundations banner ads for Google, 7-8 campaigns and sponsored links.
• Respond to requests for information; act as online spokesman or information source.
• Collaborate with others in the organization to identify key trends and key group interests or concerns to provide effective communications to the public and to employees.
• Attend professional meetings, training workshops, and read publications on the field to enhance professional competence.

• Bachelors Degree.  Masters preferred.
• Have some work experience in related field.