The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth is a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced K-12 students around the world. We provide today's brightest students with fun, challenging courses; a community of engaged learners; and a strong foundation for future success in college and their careers. Want to join our team? We're looking for mission-driven problem-solvers who can thrive in CTY's diverse, collaborative, fast-paced, and results-driven work environment. We value innovation, creativity, integrity, and a shared commitment to the bright young people we serve.

Note: This position is not benefits eligible.

General Summary/Purpose:

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth seeks a part-time social media associate to assist in maintaining our award-winning social media presence. This position will develop, execute, and manage Facebook promotional campaigns and events, assist with social media analytics and reporting, and help to manage audience activity and conversations across our social channels and groups.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and managing engaging Facebook ad campaigns, working daily to improve ROI across campaigns.
• Create and manage event promotions, and work to increase attendance at promoted events.
• Ensure that advertising and promotional content is aligned with the center's guidelines on brand and tone.
• Create automated and on demand Facebook advertising metrics reports for stakeholders.
• Manage Facebook group member requests and monitor user generated content and comments across platforms, escalating issues as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Communications & Marketing colleagues and other CTY staff to meet the Center's social advertising needs.
• Stay abreast of developments in social media and social media advertising, particularly as these relate to Facebook.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required.
• At least two years of related experience is required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated success in Facebook advertising and Facebook event promotion.
• Facebook Blueprint certification strongly preferred.

Required Special Skills and Knowledge:

• A proven track record of success in using Facebook advertising
• Demonstrated expertise in social media event promotion, particularly via Facebook Events
• Experience managing users and user content in Facebook groups
• Comprehensive knowledge of social media and social media best practices, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple workflows, consistently meet deadlines, and adhere to brand identity and editorial standards
• Attention to detail

 
Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse pad and other office machinery.
• The incumbent will be required to communicate regularly via telephone and face to face with internal and external customers and must be able to exchange accurate and timely information in these settings.
• Position also requires a degree of mobility common to working in an office environment; bending, kneeling or standing during events and presentations may be required.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
• The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
• All employees participating in or serving children in University programs must participate in mandatory Child Abuse Prevention online training on the appropriate conduct around children, protecting children from abuse and neglect, and reporting of known or suspected child abuse and neglect.

Classified Title: Communications Specialist 
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB 
Starting Salary Range: $22.02 to $27.00 per hour
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: varies 
Exempt Status: Exempt  
Location: Telecommute 
Department name: 10000091-Communications and Marketing 
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work.  Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

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