National Association of Colleges and Employers

Are you a professional writer with a passion for social media? Do you have the ability to drive community engagement while working in a highly collaborative environment? We are currently looking for a Social Media and Community Editor who will be responsible for developing social media and public relations strategies to drive member engagement and promote and celebrate NACE as the leader in the field of career development for recent college graduates. The Social Media and Community Editor will be responsible for elevating NACE’s high-quality research, professional development events, resources, and networks through social media and the NACE Virtual Community. About Us and What we Offer You The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is the leading source of information, insight, and analysis around in the career development and employment of the new college graduate. Through its high-quality research, content focused on leading-edge practices and tactics, rich educational opportunities and events, and vibrant member networks, NACE provides its members with the resources, analysis, and connections they need to succeed in their roles. Visit www.naceweb.org to learn more. Inclusion is a core value for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), which fosters and supports individual and organizational diversity and inclusion to advance equity in all facets of the association. NACE embraces and derives value from the variety of views that diverse organizations and individuals bring to a task at hand and creates a supportive learning environment to foster open communication of diverse perspectives and realities. A little more on how we are putting this into practice can be found here. Benefits and Perks NACE employees receive a competitive salary and enjoy a work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Additionally, employees receive an extremely robust benefits package, including:   Generous paid time off and vacation time 401(k) plan Generous medical, dental and vision plan (no premium for employee-only coverage and extremely reasonable rates for family coverage) Company provided short-term and long-term disability Company provided life insurance equal to two times annual salary What the Job Looks Like As the Social Media and Community Editor you will have the ability to help promote NACE as the leading resource for the career development and employment of new college graduates by driving member engagement through the following job responsibilities: Create and execute social media and public relation strategies to position NACE as the leading source of information and insight for career development and employment of new college graduates Develop, write, edit, solicit, and manage content for our virtual community including our blog, website, and various social media outlets Manage NACE social media channels including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube, including developing an editorial schedule, writing content, publishing posts, and monitoring and responding to the public with professionalism Stay on top of trends and opportunities in social media and associate platforms to implement leading practices to facilitate NACE in reaching strategic goals including driving member engagement Engage and assist staff and volunteer NACE members in contributing to social media and public relations strategies through their own social media accounts Drive member engagement across all virtual platforms Write, edit, proofread, and perform related duties as needed Important Qualifications to your Success Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or other related major with relevant work experience. Minimum of five years of experience writing and editing in varied formats and styles Practical experience creating and executing social media campaigns Practical experience working with virtual communities, e.g., seeding, managing and repurposing content; interacting with community leaders and participants, analyzing engagement around content Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Possess a high level of independent decision-making and problem-solving skills Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to prioritize. Willing to travel on occasion Ability to work remotely and be available for the core hours of 9am – 3pm EST. Preference will be given to candidates from the Lehigh Valley region, although a virtual work arrangement is possible