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Exile International
Social Media & Content Creator
Exile International
Job Summary
Launched in response to devastating wars in D.R. Congo & Uganda – where over 100,000 children have been abducted & 6 million orphaned – Exile Int’l has provided life-changing, Christ-centered care to over 8,100 war-affected children. Through rehabilitative care programs addressing spirit, mind & body – rescued child soldiers & orphaned children are being restored.
Empowered by Exile care programs, discipleship, education & leadership development – program graduates are now thriving and leading. 41 of 49 Exile care programs are led by program graduates – replicating the care that transformed their lives & serving over 4,000 children & their communities!
Following this replication model, Exile’s team and board are prayerfully pursuing a 20-year vision to bring healing and hope to 100,000 child survivors of war. Empowering each to become leaders for peace, transform communities for Christ & end cycles of poverty & violence.
A successful Marketing Coordinator at Exile International will bring passion, creativity, and skill to the team. They utilize Exile’s distinct voice, design, and language through a design-communication lens to inform, engage, and activate current and future stakeholders.
This part-time, Nashville-based position works closely with the Creative Team to facilitate external communications – including but not limited to social media, content design and creation, and audience engagement. This position works collaboratively with the Marketing Coordinator to facilitate monthly blogs, e-blasts, and (minimal) website maintenance.
This position works alongside the Marketing Coordinator and is supervised by the Sr. Director of Advancement.
A successful Marketing Coordinator at Exile International will bring passion, creativity, and skill to the team. They utilize Exile’s distinct voice, design, and language through a design-communication lens to inform, engage, and activate current and future stakeholders.
This part-time, Nashville-based position works closely with the Creative Team to facilitate external communications – including but not limited to social media, content design and creation, and audience engagement. This position works collaboratively with the Marketing Coordinator to facilitate monthly blogs, e-blasts, and (minimal) website maintenance.
This position works alongside the Marketing Coordinator and is supervised by the Sr. Director of Advancement.
Content Creation & Social Media
The role of the Social Media & Content Creator is to ensure/oversee the completion and timely sharing of all social media content. EI interns will assist with non-campaign-related posts, while the Social Media & Content Creator will take charge of all campaign-related posts. The Senior Director of Advancement (and/or Founder/Senior Advisor) will review and approve all media content before publishing.
- Weekly Social Media Content Creation
- 6-8 weekly posts and stories – edited and formatted for multiple platforms.
- Actively engage in the Stories feature of Instagram and Facebook
- Create at least one unique short video (15-45 seconds) monthly.
- Advise and edit the Creative Interns’ weekly social media posts.
- Oversee social media scheduling by the Creative Intern.
- Engage with and respond to comments.
- Research and stay up-to-date on all social media trends and best practices
- Learn from analytics (engagement, open rates, views, etc.) and perform quarterly engagement audits to find improvement and growth areas.
Eblasts
The Social Media & Content Creator will create monthly blog posts alongside the Email Marketing (E-Blasts)
The Social Media & Content Creator must be a successful writer — working with the Marketing Coordinator to facilitate monthly e-blasts. 2-4 non-campaign e-blasts per month should be expected. During campaigns, an additional 2-5 e-blasts may be expected.
Blog Posts
The Social Media & Content Creator will create monthly blog posts alongside the Marketing Coordinator – including any graphs, photos, or videos associated with the monthly blogs. Including but not limited to:
- A monthly blog highlighting impacts and stories relevant to Exile programs. *This blog is also shared via a corresponding e-blast.
- Additional blog posts that correspond to Exile e-blasts.
Job Responsibilities
Design & Marketing Responsibilities
- Website Design & Updates (coding experience not needed)
- Create and design all new web pages.
- Continually update and refresh pages as needed and as changes arise.
- Coordinate with 5by5 Agency for problem-solving as needed.
- Print deliverables for semi-annual mailings, end-of-year gifts, end-of-year campaign mailings, etc.
- Identify opportunities (locally and nationally) to share Exile’s mission
- Previous examples include radio spots, billboards, mural grants, magazine publications, etc)
- Annual Impact Report – completed March/April
- All copywriting and design elements created by the Marketing Coordinator
- Work with the Exile Team to gather stories, current statistics, etc. for inclusion
- *If needed, Jordan Short, an independent contractor, may be hired to help with this project. Exile has an IC who has assisted with our impact report for the last several years.
- Create ads/ swag for distribution at conferences (CAFO, Women of Hope, etc.)
- Assist with event planning and preparation ( including, but not limited to, Hope Wins, donor appreciation events, speaking engagements, sponsorship Sundays, etc.)
- Design and order brochures, programs, invitations, etc.
- Create all slides and digital media elements for events (QR codes, videos, etc.)
- Create and set up RSVP platforms (ex: Eventbrite) and landing pages when necessary.
- Create and set up any associated fundraising links (Virtuous, GiveLively, etc.)
Additional Responsibilities
The role of the Social Media & Content Creator is to aid the Marketing Coordinator during all major fundraising campaigns.
- Aide the Marketing Coordinator in Content Creation (videos/graphics) during campaigns
- Partner with the Marketing Coordinator to keep social media up-to-date during campaigns
Expectations & Responsibilities
- Communicate with the Senior Director of Engagement at the beginning of each month with updates on significant campaigns, events, or programs.
- Partner and communicate with the Marketing Coordinator daily. Be available to communicate during regular working hours.
- Respond to all emails within 48 hours. When possible, respond to Exile Team emails within 24 hours.
- Participate in weekly creative meetings and team meetings.
The Organization Asks that You:
- Maintain professional and communicative relationships with vendors, volunteers, donors, and organization stakeholders.
- Participate in scheduled meetings with team members as necessary for your role.
- Always conduct yourself appropriately and ethically when dealing with visitors, donors, board members, and team members.
- Adhere to the supervision of Exile’s Leadership Team.
- Abide by the organization’s policies, procedures, employee handbook, Work-Life Codes, and Core Values.
- Because Exile International works with sensitive mental health information of children, we ask that only stories with expressed permission be shared with others.
- We also ask that all team members’ personal and sensitive professional information be kept confidential.
Qualifications
- Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ, as indicated by an agreement with Exile’s Statement of Faith and commitment to the mission and vision of Exile International;
- Passionate about the work of Exile International;
- Relevant job experience is required.
- Creative thinking skills with a strategic mindset and a passion for innovation.
- Proven track record of driving results and achieving targets in previous marketing/communications roles.
- Proven experience (3 years) in marketing, communication, or another related role, preferably in the Nonprofit sector
- Strong understanding of marketing principles and practices, including digital marketing, content marketing, and branding.
- Strong understanding of marketing principles and practices, including digital marketing, content marketing, and branding.
- Proficiency in marketing tools and software, such as Google Analytics, Canva, and social media management platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and insights to drive decision-making.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred but not required.
Additional Information
Benefits
This is a part-time position, working Monday through Friday alongside the Exile team out of a Nashville-based office, along with some evenings and weekends (as needed).
Exile International provides full-time and part-time employees with paid time off (PTO) from work for any purpose, including but not limited to rest, relaxation, brief personal illness or illness of a relative, personal errands or events, etc.
How to Apply
Applications should be sent to taylor@exileinternational.org with “Marketing Coordinator Application” as the subject line.
Please provide your résumé, cover letter, updated portfolio, and three professional references.
Details
- Date Posted: May 8, 2024
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR
- Service Area: Religious