Social Media Manager
Who We Are Looking For: We the Veterans and Military Families seeks a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to amplify our mission of empowering veterans and military families to strengthen America. The ideal candidate will have exceptional digital storytelling abilities, a passion for positive, patriotic civic engagement, and an understanding of the veteran and military family community.
About Us: We the Veterans is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization created by veterans and military family members committed to building a more perfect union. Our mission is to empower the veteran and military family community to strengthen America with a focus on patriotic participation. We unite private and public sector experts and leaders to find solutions to our country's biggest challenges. We bring those solutions to life through convenings and programming aimed at engaging and empowering the veteran community, our supporters, and allies to take action in their local communities and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Content Development
Develop (in conjunction with program directors and executives) and execute a comprehensive social media strategy that advances our mission and promotes our programs
Create engaging, mission-aligned content that resonates with the veteran and military family community and the general public
Ensure consistent messaging across all digital platforms that reinforces our organizational values
Community Management & Growth
Build and maintain an active social media presence that enhances our reputation as a trusted voice
Monitor social conversations relevant to veterans and military families
Respond to comments and direct messages in a timely and appropriate manner
Develop strategies to grow our follower base and engagement metrics
Engage with other trusted brands in the VMF community to establish a digital rapport and presence with partner organizations
Analytics & Reporting
Track and analyze social media metrics to measure impact and continuously improve engagement
Provide regular reports on social media performance and insights
Make data-driven recommendations for strategy adjustments
Cross-Team Collaboration
Work closely with program directors to highlight success stories and impact
Support the organization's marketing and communications efforts
Collaborate with the development team on fundraising campaigns and donor engagement
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred (relevant experience will be considered in place of degree)
3+ years of experience in social media management and digital communications
Strong understanding of major social media platforms and analytics tools
Experience with content creation and basic graphic design using tools such as Canva or Adobe design suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Success in roles requiring execution of multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities
Proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor
Self-starter and creative problem-solver who operates with excellence in mind
Strong connection to and understanding of the veteran and military family community
Passion for civic engagement and a commitment to strengthening America
Work Location: Remote
Time Commitment: Full-time
Salary Range: $50,000-$72,000, commensurate with experience
Flexible work schedule based on marketing demands and campaign needs
Approximately 10% travel may be required for events, team meetings, and special projects
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and social media portfolio to careers@wetheveterans.us with the subject line "Social Media Manager Application. In your cover letter, please share why you're passionate about serving the veteran and military family community.