Social Media Executive at Mary Ojulari Foundation

The Mary Ojulari Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to empowering young people and women through enterprise solutions, scholarships, and community outreach. Our mission is to create opportunities for women and individuals aged 18–35 to succeed by providing financial support, mentorship, and technical assistance. Through our core pillars of action, "Innovate, Advocate, Elevate," we aim to drive entrepreneurship and economic resilience while building stronger communities by embedding sustainability throughout our work. This includes ensuring the support we provide today has long-lasting, positive effects on future generations.

Sustainability lies at the core of our approach, ensuring the long-lasting, positive impact of the support we provide today for future generations. Our goal is to cultivate a vanguard of changemakers dedicated to developing innovative solutions for Nigeria's most pressing challenges while fostering a culture of paying it forward by empowering the next generation to continue this mission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Social Media Executive

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (with occasional travel)
Employment Type: Full-time
Organization: The Mary Ojulari Foundation
Reports To: Founder of the Mary Ojulari Foundation

Role Summary

• The Social Media Executive will manage and grow the foundation’s social media channels, ensuring that content aligns with the foundation’s vision, mission, and programmes.
• This role involves developing strategies to increase engagement, raising awareness about initiatives like the Vanguard Fellowship, and building an online community that supports the foundation’s goals.

Key Responsibilities
Content Creation and Management:

• Develop, curate, and publish high-quality, engaging content (text, images, videos) across all social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Plan and execute a content calendar aligned with the foundation’s events and campaigns.
• Create visually appealing designs in collaboration with the design team or using tools like Canva.

Strategy and Growth:

• Develop and implement social media strategies to increase the foundation’s online visibility and engagement.
• Monitor and analyze metrics to evaluate the performance of campaigns, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Stay updated on social media trends and implement innovative strategies to enhance engagement.

Community Engagement:

• Respond to comments, messages, and inquiries promptly, ensuring a positive and professional online presence.
• Foster a sense of community among followers and supporters, encouraging meaningful interactions.

Campaign Management:

• Support the promotion of key initiatives, such as the Vanguard Fellowship, through targeted social media campaigns.
• Collaborate with the communications team to align social media campaigns with the foundation’s overall messaging and goals.

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Work closely with other departments to ensure social media content reflects the foundation’s programmes and objectives.
• Provide regular reports on social media performance, growth, and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience managing social media platforms for an organization or brand.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite).
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a flair for creating engaging content.
• Knowledge of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) to track and improve performance.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Passion for social impact, youth empowerment, and community development.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to contribute to impactful social change.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Application Closing Date
7th February, 2025.