Do you love creating social media content? The Red Cross is looking for a virtual Digital Volunteer!

This position supports the Regional Communications and Public Affairs department within the Western NY Region. This is a 100% virtual (volunteer-from-home) opportunity. Red Cross Digital Volunteers use their social media skill set to help maintain and amplify the Red Cross message, as well as help community members, on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Digital Volunteers may be trained to help with tasks like social care, social monitoring and content creation, and they may be asked to post from personal or regional social media accounts.LocationsRemote/Virtual Volunteer Opportunity within the Western NY RegionKey ResponsibilitiesMonitoring for and engaging with any social media posts mentioning the region or the Red CrossSearching for and thanking financial and blood donorsReplying to people who have Red Cross-related questions or who are looking for health and safety coursesCreating social media content for regional accountsAlerting leadership to any negative postsLive-posting from Red Cross activities/eventsAfter advanced training, posting to regional social media accountsAdditional opportunities during a disaster response might include:Advancing messages regarding impending weather on social media channelsProviding emotional support to followers during disastersSharing information and correcting misinformation about Red Cross responseConnecting people seeking help with proper community resourcesIdentifying trends and reporting back to the social engagement teamCreating disaster-related content for the regional social media accountsQualificationsRequired qualifications:Reliable access to resources needed to volunteer 100% virtuallyMust be active on personal social media accountsMust be willing to make social media accounts public