SOCIAL MEDIA COPYWRITER at M4A Foundation El Dorado Hills, CA

IDEAL BACKGROUND Marketing, communications, journalism, media studies, or any discipline with a strong writing component — including students and graduates with hands-on experience managing social media in any capacity (personal brand, campus org, freelance, or internship). OPT/CPT candidates encouraged to apply. WHAT YOU'LL DO Craft, edit, and publish compelling posts across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn that reflect CWPC's mission and voice Tailor content to resonate with each platform's audience — tone, format, and timing vary across channels Select or create visually engaging images and short video clips to pair with written content Keep CWPC's social pages current with initiative updates, impact stories, and community news Collaborate with the communications and design teams to promote events, open volunteer roles, and new tools Monitor and report on social media performance — engagement, reach, shares, and follower growth Run awareness campaigns (competitions, promotions, partnerships) to grow CWPC's online community Respond promptly and thoughtfully to comments and messages on CWPC's social channels WHAT YOU BRING Experience writing for social media — whether in a professional role, internship, campus organisation, or personal capacity Strong written communication skills — concise, engaging, and adaptable to different audience voices Hands-on familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and/or LinkedIn for content publishing Basic understanding of SEO, hashtag strategy, and what makes content perform online Ability to work independently, meet content deadlines, and manage an async publishing schedule Curiosity about analytics — comfortable reading basic metrics like reach, impressions, and engagement rate Genuine interest in climate resilience, environmental advocacy, or mission-driven storytelling BONUS IF YOU HAVE Experience with Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Buffer, or similar scheduling/analytics tools Familiarity with paid social advertising (boosted posts, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads) Basic graphic design skills — Canva, Adobe Express, or similar — to create simple visual assets Prior social media work for a nonprofit, advocacy campaign, or environmental organisation Experience writing for a cause-driven or scientific audience WHO THRIVES HERE Writers and communicators who want their words to drive real-world impact — not just likes Self-starters who can own a content calendar and hit publish without needing hand-holding International students on OPT/CPT looking for qualifying employment in Marketing or Communications with an immediate start and flexible hours Anyone who believes storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for social change TIME COMMITMENT ~6–8 hrs/week · fully async-friendly with occasional sync check-ins (your timezone) · remote worldwide · volunteer / service learning · OPT/CPT verification letters provided on request