Social Media Workgroup Job Descriptions

Social Media Team Member

a. Job Responsibilities:

  • Posts to assigned social media outlets on assigned day(s)
  • Collaboratively writes Facebook status update posts; vets posts written by other Team Members
  • Keeps abreast of latest breastfeeding news and research; shares relevant news items with the team for vetting and posting to social media
  • Promotes Breastfeeding USA activities and programs through social media

b. Job Requirements:

  • Breastfeeding USA member in good standing and an accredited Breastfeeding Counselor or other National Volunteer (having completed volunteer orientation) with six months experience
  • Reliable access to the Internet, mobile access encouraged
  • Must have Facebook account
  • Comprehensive understanding of social media and experience using multiple social media outlets
  • Communicates clearly in written English
  • Agreeable to working with a cooperative style of task ownership, being mutually accountable to all other team members
  • Flexible to schedule changes and variable timetables for task completion
  • Strong communication skills; accepting of all individuals and families without demonstrated bias

c. Estimated Time Commitment:

  • 7-15 hours per week (variable)

Social Media Team Administrative Leadership

a. Job Responsibilities:

  • Provides Team Members with support and information
  • Works as a spokesperson for the Committee
  • Moderates and responds to personal questions on the Facebook wall
  • Administers Committee communication hubs (Yahoo Group and Facebook group)

b. Job Requirements:

  • Accredited Breastfeeding Counselor for at least six months
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of social media
  • Previous moderating experience
  • Strong organizational skills and interpersonal relations
  • Comprehensive understanding of the advanced principles of lactation and breastfeeding

c. Estimated Time Commitment:

  • 4 hours per week

Social Media Team Leadership Copy Editor

a. Job Responsibilities:

  • Does copy editing and proofreads status updates

b. Job Requirements:

  • Excellent written standard English skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of the current Breastfeeding USA Style Sheet
  • Excellent social skills
  • Previous professional copy writing experience needed

c. Estimated Time Commitment:

  • 3 hours per week