Social Media Manager (Volunteer)

Overview 

Seeds of Hope Silicon Valley (SoHSV) is a non-profit organization focused on addressing homelessness in Santa Clara County. The Board of Directors of SoHSV seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as the Executive Director in our mission to build a community of permanent homes for up to 1,000 chronically homeless neighbors. 

We are leading the effort to bring the innovative model called Community First Village from Austin, Texas to  the Bay Area. Be a part of this transformational approach to  successfully provide our homeless neighbors with a place they can call home and peacefully pursue their lives with meaning and joy. 

Join the work to transform lives! 

SoHSV is an organization that values diversity and an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to ensuring equity in all employment policies, procedures, and decisions. 

About The Role

We're looking for a passionate, creative, and mission-driven Social Media Manager to help us grow our online presence and amplify our message. This is an exciting opportunity to use your storytelling and content skills to raise awareness, engage our community, and support people experiencing homelessness.

You will be responsible for managing and creating content primarily for LinkedIn and Facebook, including posting blogs, updates, and calls to action, while maintaining a consistent and authentic voice for the organization.

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Manage Seeds of Hope’s social media accounts (LinkedIn and Facebook).

• Write, edit, and publish compelling content, including blog posts, stories, and updates that reflect our mission and progress.

• Develop a simple content calendar and schedule regular posts.

• Collaborate with our team to highlight events, milestones, volunteer opportunities, and donor recognition.

• Engage with followers and respond to messages or comments in a warm, professional tone.

• Track engagement metrics and suggest strategies to improve reach and impact over time.

Qualifications

• Passion for social justice, homelessness advocacy, or community building.

• Strong writing and communication skills, especially for social media.

• Familiarity with Facebook and LinkedIn content management and engagement.

• Self-starter with good time management and organizational skills.

• Prior experience in social media management, content creation, or nonprofit communications (preferred but not required).

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field (or current student pursuing one is also welcome).

• Relevant experience can be substituted for formal education.

Time Commitment

• Estimated 3–5 hours per week (flexible scheduling).

• Minimum 3-month commitment preferred.