Social Media or Website Coordinator
United Way - Ankeny, Iowa, United States, 50015![United Way](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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The Social Media and/or Website coordinator will take direction from the NASW Executive Director and/or board leadership to develop postings and content for the chapter’s Facebook page and website. The opportunity is customizable to the specific interests and availability of the volunteer. For example, the volunteer could promote NASW chapter activities through social media postings, attend chapter events to take photos and develop posts sharing the event with NASW followers, or draft profiles of board members for the chapter website. NASW could work with student interns to make this opportunity fit their needs but is also happy to work with ongoing volunteers who share these skills.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop a plan for specific social media/website content development with the assigned NASW contactDraft content and work with assigned NASW contact to postComplete any necessary follow-upKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Willingness to work collaboratively with NASW contact on design and execution of specific volunteer activitiesProject Management:
Ability to effectively manage time and define and work to deadlinesProfessionalism:
Present professional but friendly demeanor with colleagues and maintain high ethics with communications and service assignmentsTIMEFRAME:Length of commitment: up to one year, depending upon the availability of the volunteer.Estimated total hours: varied, depending upon availability of the volunteer.Scheduling: At discretion of volunteer.SERVICE SITE:
This is an off-site volunteer opportunity, to be completed using the volunteer’s own technology equipment and/or software, phone, and Internet connection. During regular business hours, the NASW Iowa office equipment and phones may be available. The NASW, Iowa office is located at 1620 Pleasant St Ste 212, Des Moines, IA 50314. Free street parking is available and the building is near several DART bus routes. An accessible entrance is located on the North side of the building.BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH US:Connect to a well-established & respected (60 year old) professional associationNetwork with social service professionals in a broad range of fieldsOpportunity to take leadership of assigned projects and tasksRecord of volunteer service for related work and school purposesAcknowledgement of contributions in newsletter; letters of recommendation, etc.NASW, IOWA AGREES TO:Provide orientation, learning opportunities and resources to prepare volunteers for serviceProvide access to needed resources to complete assigned service tasks, as determined by NASW, IowaProvide ongoing support, guidance, feedback and performance evaluationGive recognition for contributions to the organizationVOLUNTEER AGREES TO:Provide information to update background and contact information as changes occurParticipate in orientations and position-related trainingMeet with appropriate groups/teams/volunteers as agreed for ongoing support and evaluationDevote sufficient time and energy to fulfill the outlined position requirements, and notify the appropriate contacts at NASW, Iowa if you can no longer meet the expectations of the positionSupport the activities and goals of NASW, IowaComply with the policies and procedures of NASW, IowaAcknowledge that the position is an unpaid, volunteer position offered through NASW, IowaABOUT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS AND THE IOWA CHAPTER:The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 132,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies. The Iowa Chapter of NASW is the major professional social work organization in the state. NASW is committed to the mission of advancing professional social work practice and the profession; and to promoting human rights, social and economic justice, and unimpeded access to services for everyone. The more than 1,100 Iowa members work in a broad range of settings including hospitals and other health care settings, community agencies, government, academia, business, nursing homes, schools, and private practice. The Iowa Chapter is committed to responding to member inquiries regarding social work practice, legislative and social policy issues, continuing education, licensing issues, and other informational requests.
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