Social Media Manager volunteer opportunity at iLevelUP: unpaid work with Marketing & Outreach. This is a fully remote role.
Social Media Manager: remote volunteer opportunity
Build a useful, welcoming social media presence for iLevelUP. Coordinate content, respond thoughtfully to the community, and use results to improve future activity.
Fully remote | Unpaid volunteer | United States
About iLevelUP
iLevelUP is a free, AI-powered, game-based learning experience being developed by Believe in Me to help young people explore education and career possibilities and build self-confidence. The product is in limited beta. The learner is the main character, and iLevelUP is the guide.
Social Media Manager role overview
As an iLevelUP Social Media Manager, you will contribute practical expertise to a nonprofit education product in limited beta. Build a useful, welcoming social media presence for iLevelUP. Coordinate content, respond thoughtfully to the community, and use results to improve future activity.
You will work with the relevant team to agree on priorities, review progress, and document decisions. Because the product is still developing, clear handoffs and useful feedback matter.
What you will own
Your contribution centers on the responsibilities below. First, understand the current work and the needs of your collaborators. Next, agree on a manageable scope with the team lead. Then, share progress and raise blockers early. Finally, document the decisions that your teammates need for the next step.
Social Media Manager responsibilities
- Develop and manage a content calendar that aligns with our project milestones, promotional campaigns, and community events. Create engaging, informative, and visually appealing content tailored to each social media platform.
- Actively engage with our community on social media by responding to comments, messages, and engaging in conversations that support a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Monitor and report on the performance of social media campaigns and organic content. Use insights to inform future content strategies and increase engagement and reach.
- Work closely with the Marketing and Outreach Team to ensure cohesive messaging across all communication channels. Participate in cross-functional meetings to align on project goals and promotional strategies.
- Represent and advocate for the Believe in Me mission in all social media activities. Ensure all content is consistent with our brand voice, mission, and values.
Early deliverables
- First, review the current social media advocate work and identify useful next steps with your team lead.
- Next, agree on an initial deliverable, its review criteria, and the people who need to contribute.
- Finally, complete a reviewable piece of work and document what the next contributor needs to know.
Social Media Manager required qualifications
- Proven experience managing social media platforms for a brand, nonprofit, or similar organization.
- Strong understanding of social media trends, analytics tools, and content marketing strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, with a knack for storytelling and creating engaging content.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, volunteer-driven environment.
- Passion for Believe in Me's mission and a commitment to empowering marginalized communities.
- Creative, innovative thinker willing to contribute ideas and take initiative on new projects.
Social Media Manager helpful experience
- Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
How we work
Work with Marketing & Outreach through approved project tools. In practice, share concise updates, ask for the context you need, and keep decisions in the agreed workspace. For example, explain what you completed, what needs review, and what is blocking the next step. In addition, protect learner and project information when preparing examples or discussing your work.
Why volunteer with iLevelUP
- Contribute to a nonprofit education product at a stage when your decisions can shape the learner experience.
- Own a meaningful body of work and collaborate across education, design, engineering, and student support.
- Develop work samples and share approved contributions in your portfolio while respecting project and learner confidentiality.
Time commitment and location
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, project scope, and the duration of your commitment will be agreed during onboarding. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.
How to apply
First, use the Believe in Me volunteer application to share your résumé or professional profile, relevant experience, availability, and a brief statement of interest. Before submitting, remove personal, confidential, and proprietary information from any work samples.
For the Social Media Manager opening, explain a relevant project. For example, describe the problem you addressed and your own contribution. If you are still building experience, describe how your current skills connect with the listed responsibilities. Next, the team will review your application and discuss fit and expectations with selected applicants.
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and pathways. Before applying, review this role’s required and helpful experience. Also, if you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, use iLevelUP’s contact page.
Role details
- Role: Social Media Manager
- Program: iLevelUP, a Believe in Me initiative
- Employment type: Unpaid volunteer
- Workplace: Fully remote
- Applicant eligibility: United States
- Team: Marketing & Outreach
- Company address: 107 Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
- Job ID: 736
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, project scope, and the duration of your commitment will be agreed during onboarding. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.