Job Description

Volunteer Social Media Manager

Caring for Young Minds (CYM)

Caring for Young Minds (CYM) is a registered Canadian charity founded in 2004. We are dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth with mental health concerns by providing information, tools, and support to children, families, and educators.

CYM envisions a society where all children with mental health concerns--and their families--receive timely, comprehensive services that support positive social, educational, and developmental outcomes. Our goal is to reduce the long-term impacts of mental health challenges on individuals, families, and society.

CYM is run entirely by dedicated volunteers, and

100% of donations go directly toward helping children and youth

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Our slogan:

Creating a World Without Barriers for Children

Website:

https://caringforyoungminds.ca

About the Role: Volunteer Social Media Manager

This is a Board position. Social media plays a vital role in helping Caring for Young Minds raise awareness of children's mental health issues, engage our community, and support fundraising efforts. We are looking for a creative, compassionate volunteer who is excited to use social media to make a meaningful impact.

Objectives of the Role

Increase awareness of mental health issues affecting children and youth Drive engagement, followers, and traffic to the Caring for Young Minds website Support fundraising and donation campaigns through social media


Create engaging content (posts, graphics, short videos, reels, etc.) for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and others Engage with followers by responding to comments and messages, as appropriate Collaborate with the Fundraising Manager to support and promote fundraising campaigns Analyze insights and analytics to assess the impact of social media efforts Research and develop creative ideas for campaigns and initiatives to increase engagement Develop and implement a social media strategy aligned with CYM's mission and goals Stay up to date on social media trends and adjust content accordingly
Time Commitment

Flexible and negotiable

Ongoing volunteer position on our Board
Who You Are

You are a creative and compassionate individual who is passionate about mental health, especially as it relates to children and youth. You enjoy storytelling through social media and understand how thoughtful, engaging content can raise awareness and inspire action.

You have experience managing or contributing to social media platforms (personal, professional, or volunteer experience welcome) You are comfortable creating content such as posts, graphics, short videos, or reels You have a good understanding of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) You are organized, reliable, and able to manage your time independently You are open to collaborating with a small, dedicated volunteer team You are interested in using social media to support a meaningful cause and make a positive impact
Experience with analytics, content planning, or fundraising campaigns is an asset, but not required.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and contact information to:

Debby Martin

info@caringforyoungminds.ca

Job Type: Casual

Pay: Up to $1.00 per year

Application question(s):

This role involves posting and engaging around children and youth mental health topics. Are you comfortable working with this type of content? Why are you interested in volunteering with Caring for Young Minds? Have you ever managed social media for a nonprofit, school, community group, or cause-based organization? This role involves collaboration and approval of content. Are you comfortable adjusting content based on feedback from the CYM team?
Work Location: Remote