SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER

The Globe Lane Initiative (GLI) is the organisational home of the intercultural event series #DouglassWeek. Through the inspiring abolitionist Frederick Douglass, we highlight the importance of remembering slavery, as well as the struggle for liberation that continues in the U.S. and around the world today. Our activities are expanding year by year, and we are currently seeking a Social Media Officer (SMO) to assist with running our Social Media accounts including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. With the help of the SMO, we can continue to develop and grow our online presence, recognition and reach.

We regret that the role is unpaid. The Globe Lane Initiative is a not-for-profit organisation and, at present, none of its board members are remunerated for their efforts. We hope this will change in the near future. Should funding allow, we will offer a small grant to the Social Media Officer in recognition of their work.

Responsibilities: 

  • Liaise directly with the GLI executive committee 

  • Schedule and post regular, adaptable updates on our different platforms: Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, website blog, newsletter

  • Familiarity and continued commitment to understanding GLI’s core mission and values  

  • Ability to keep up to date with partners, current events and items in the media that may be of interest to GLI 

Commitments/Requirements:

  • Approx. 1-2 hours of work per week

  • A largely remote role, with the potential to travel to #DW2023 and future events

  • The initial term for the role is 6 months

  • The post will be subject to review, and is potentially renewable 

  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with a sense of humour

Benefits:

  • Free access to all GLI activities and events

  • Potential funding towards attending #DW 2023 in Rochester

  • Experience in collaborating with national/ international partners

  • Developing an event series with a not-for-profit organisation

  • Enhancing your professional development and networks

  • Collaborating closely with GLI executive committee and other team members

The Globe Lane Initiative is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and particularly welcomes applications from minority and under-represented groups.

To learn more about The Globe Lane Initiative and #DouglassWeek, visit our website. To express your interest, please send a one-page cover letter and brief C.V. to the GLI executive committee at info@douglassweek.org. 

The deadline for submissions is the 27th of January, 2023. Starting date for the role will be the 6th of February or later and you will join our team until July 31st of July, 2023, with a possibility to stay on.

The Social Media Officer:

  • The social media officer will ideally be a postgraduate student with an interest in arts and culture, and a demonstrable commitment to diversity and equality 

  • The officer will ideally have considerable experience with running social media accounts, websites and knowledge of platforms such as WordPress or Squarespace

  • Experience in graphic design (e.g. Canva) is desirable but not essential