The Friends of Moldova is looking for a Social Media Manager

The Friends of Moldova is looking to hire a Social Media Manager. To apply, please send your CV, two professional references, and a portfolio to info@thefriendsofmoldova.com. Please write FOM Social Media Manager Application in the subject of your email. Below are the details of the position:

Contract Duration:

• 1 month probationary period 
• 1 Year after signing with the possibility to extend on a month by month basis

Social Media Manager Duties 

• Design and implement a social media strategy to align with the organization's goals 
• Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content 3x per week in a consistent manner (e.g. original text, photos, videos, and news) 
• Post on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other designated social media platforms 
• Use analytical tools such as Facebook insights to monitor and evaluate our social media presence and performance. 
• Label and upload to the appropriate Friends of Moldova drive folder only the photos and videos used on social media posts. 
• Attend bi-weekly committee meetings 
• Prepare monthly reports on social media marketing efforts to present once a month at bi-weekly committee meetings
• Visit our partners, grantees, and local community members locations to gather content in the form of photos, videos, and interviews regarding project activities 
• Prepare context, updates, and make edits to posts with guidance from FoM staff
• Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner or direct queries to members who have proper responses, and monitor reviews 
• Oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures, and blog layout) 
• Suggest and implement new features to develop organizational  awareness 
• Make website updates 
• Post across platforms, in English, Romanian, and Russian 
• Perform other duties when needed

Requirements and Skills

• 3 or more years of social media experience including planning and managing content in an organizational, or agency setting 
• Fluent in English, Romanian, and Russian
• A commitment to serving in this position for at least 1 year
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Hands-on experience in content management 
• Excellent copy-writing skills 
• Skilled in Photography and Videography
• Skilled in Canva or similar commonly available visual editing programs
• Ability to attend meetings in the evenings and on weekends when needed to accommodate US time zones
• Have good internet access and computer (or laptop) to work independently from home or at any other place.
• Ability to independently collaborate with partners, donors, and recipients
• Ability to deliver creative content (text, image, and video) 
• Solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research, and Google Analytics 
• Knowledge of online marketing channels 
• Familiarity with web design 
• Experience using various analytics software
• Excellent communication skills 
• Analytical and multitasking skills 

Other Application Requirements

• Applicant portfolio shall be submitted with the application
• 2 Professional References
• Time commitment of 20-30 hours per week
• Applicant is expected to use their own technological devices to carry out this position.