Social Media Content Manager – Volunteer
Marketing Team
About Translation Commons
Translation Commons is a nonprofit public charity dedicated to providing a reliable and scalable method for digitally rendering languages. Our mission is to solve the problem of unrepresented languages struggling to participate in a global communications network, and since 2015, we have successfully helped digitize numerous endangered languages.
Position Description
We are seeking a proactive and creative Social Media Content Manager (Volunteer) to strengthen
Translation
Commons’ presence across social platforms, with a primary focus on LinkedIn and Facebook. This role is ideal for
someone who enjoys planning content, building engagement, and turning ideas into consistent, high-value social
media initiatives.
The Social Media Content Manager will take ownership of selected content themes, help develop new content
formats, and support growth in awareness, website traffic, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop content for LinkedIn and Facebook as priority platforms.
- Own and execute recurring content themes such as volunteer stories, project highlights, educational content, and announcements.
- Plan and schedule posts in collaboration with the Marketing Team.
- Write clear, engaging copy aligned with Translation Commons’ tone and goals.
- Suggest and test new content ideas, formats, and campaigns to improve reach and engagement.
- Collaborate with designers and analysts to optimize post visuals and performance.
- Monitor metrics such as engagement, clicks, and shares, and recommend improvements.
- Support community growth through consistent, mission-driven storytelling.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience creating or managing content for social media platforms, especially LinkedIn and Facebook.
- Strong writing skills in clear, concise English (B1–B2+ or equivalent).
- Ability to think strategically in terms of content series, recurring themes, and audience engagement.
- Basic understanding of social media performance metrics.
- Organized, dependable, and able to meet deadlines.
- Ability to commit approximately 5 hours per week.
- Interest in nonprofit work, storytelling, or digital communities.
- Experience with Instagram, Reddit, or other social platforms is a plus.
- Familiarity with content planning tools or basic analytics platforms is preferred.
- Creative ideas for growing and engaging online communities are highly valued.
