Communications and Social Media Specialist

Social Media Management

• Manage and maintain Oasis Center’s social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Develop and maintain a monthly social media content calendar, balancing scheduled posts with timely, responsive content.
• Source, write, and design social media content using graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe, or equivalent), ensuring consistency with Oasis Center’s brand voice and visual identity.
• Monitor platform engagement metrics and prepare regular reports on reach, impressions, follower growth, and social post performance.
• Respond to comments and messages in alignment with organizational guidelines.

Story Gathering & Content Development

• Proactively gather youth stories, program updates, and organizational news for use across communications channels.
• Cook with program staff to source photos, testimonials, and content that authentically represent Oasis Center’s mission and impact.
• Maintain an organized content and asset library for use across development communications.

Development Communications Support

• Publish and distribute the Oasis Center e-newsletter, including content assembly, layout, and scheduling.
• Support production of the annual report, program summaries, and other development communications materials as assigned.
• Aid with copyediting and proofreading of donor-facing communications.

General and Administrative

• Attend agency and departmental staff meetings.
• Participate in agency functions as appropriate.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: 1–3 years of experience in social media management, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn — including both organic content and platform analytics.
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice for different audiences and platforms.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage a content calendar and meet deadlines independently.
• Familiarity with e-newsletter platforms preferred.
• Background in marketing, communications, or public relations preferred; nonprofit experience a plus.
• Photography or basic video editing skills a plus.
• Ability to form strong, caring and affirming relationships with all youth –including LGBTQ+ youth.
• Knowledge of an ability to apply Positive Youth Development, Trauma-Informed Care, and evidence-informed practices based in an understanding of adolescent development.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field preferred.

Supervisor

VP of Fund Development & Community Engagement

Compensation

18-22 Hourly Wage