At a glance

Skills

Campaigning
Copywriting / Journalism
Marketing strategy
Social media marketing
Graphic design
Illustration

Where

Remote, NW1 8NJ

Remote opportunity

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month or 1-3 hours / week

Deadline

30 Jun 2025

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School of Sexuality Education is a charity looking for a volunteer to create and manage our social media content. Volunteers would be creating fun social media posts to raise awareness of our work and engage followers.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for people who can help us create engaging social media content that promotes the charity's work and raises awareness of the role of Relationships and Sex Education in empowering young people to lead happier, safer lives.

Responsibilities

Review our current social media accounts and suggest ways to improve the content and increase engagement.
Create a plan (social media calendar) for our platforms, such as posts and campaigns.
Post and manage content regularly on our social media platforms.
Measure the success of every social media posts and campaigns.
Prepare graphics or liaise with our illustrator to create new images to share on social media.
Engage with our followers and encourage interaction.
Ensure our inclusive approach is represented in all social media messages by working with staff at the Charity.
Report progress to the Senior Leadership Team at the Charity.

We are looking for people to commit to 1-2 hours a week.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people with an interest in education, particularly the transformative impact of inclusive Relationships and Sex Education.

Skills and experience

Understanding of social media platforms and how to create engaging content.
Experience of developing social media strategies to support an organisation's communications objectives.
Knowledge of key analytics tools.
Ability to efficiently manage own workload.
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
Can meet deadlines.
Great interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
Experience of using graphic design tools such as Canva.
Developing content in line with the Charity's values and approach.
Experience of creating social media content calendars to help plan social media activity.
Accuracy and attention to detail.

What difference will you make?

Volunteers will play a key role in raising awareness of the charity's work, and help bust myths and taboos around sex, relationships, bodies, and health. By helping us improve our social media engagement, you will help us reach new stakholders, such as teachers, donors, and funders.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an informal interview online.

About School of Sexuality Education

Causes

Black, asian and minority ethnic groups

Children / families

Education

Health and well being / research and care

Human rights

Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender

Women

Organisation type:

Charity

School of Sexuality Education is a charity that provides inclusive relationships and sex education (RSE) programmes to young people across England, Scotland and Wales.

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