Social Media Emerging Professional

The Source of Hope is seeking a creative and highly responsive Social Media Emerging Professional to help manage and grow the organization’s digital presence.

The position provides hands on experience in social media strategy, content development, digital marketing, photography, video, audience engagement, analytics, branding, and nonprofit communications.

The ideal candidate understands that nonprofit social media is more than simply posting content. The individual must be able to capture real community impact, communicate professionally, respond quickly to changing priorities, and transform organizational activities into meaningful digital stories.

This is a fast paced role. Candidates must be able to keep up with frequent content needs, events, deadlines, campaigns, revisions, and communication requests while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Specific Skills We Are Looking For

• Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube
• Canva
• CapCut or similar editing tools
• Short form video production
• Photography and videography
• Caption writing
• Digital storytelling
• Content planning
• Social media analytics
• Branding
• Excellent grammar and communication
• Organization and deadline management
• Creativity and initiative

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current college enrollment or demonstrated interest in marketing, communications, digital media, journalism, public relations, film, or related fields
• Basic social media content creation experience
• Strong written communication
• Reliable internet and access to technology
• Ability to respond to team communications consistently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to attend mandatory Serving Hope activities every Saturday

Responsibilities

• Create and publish content across TSOH social media platforms
• Develop reels, stories, graphics, photographs, videos, and posts
• Write captions and calls to action
• Maintain content calendars
• Capture content at community programs and events
• Interview volunteers, students, partners, and community members when appropriate
• Organize photographs, videos, graphics, and digital assets
• Monitor engagement, messages, comments, and platform activity
• Track social media analytics
• Research trends and emerging platforms
• Support volunteer recruitment campaigns
• Support fundraising campaigns
• Promote Education for Hope, Wellness for Hope, Serving Hope, Sharing Hope, Hope for the Great Outdoors, and other TSOH initiatives
• Support corporate and community partner recognition
• Collaborate with writers, photographers, video producers, and marketing team members
• Maintain organizational branding and messaging
• Assist with livestreams, interviews, podcasts, radio, or media production when assigned
• Prepare performance reports
• Participate in EPP meetings and training
• Participate in mandatory Serving Hope community service every Saturday

Schedule & Location

Fall 2026: August 3 through December 10, 2026

Approximately 15 to 20 hours per week.

Hybrid responsibilities may include work in Plano, Dallas, community event locations, and approved remote work.

Mandatory Serving Hope Requirement

Every Saturday participation is required at:

Cornerstone Kitchen
2627 S. Ervay St.
Dallas, TX 75215

Social Media Emerging Professionals should also expect to help document Serving Hope through photography, video, interviews, and storytelling while participating in service.

This is an unpaid Emerging Professionals Program position. Participants receive hands on professional experience, mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities to develop transferable career skills. Students seeking academic credit are responsible for confirming requirements with their college or university.