Social Media Manager (part-time)

Open Position: Social Media Manager

(Part-time, anticipated one-year position)

About The Solutions Project

The Solutions Project believes that the people most impacted by the climate crisis hold the keys to mitigate and solve it. Founded in 2013, we accelerate the effectiveness of climate action in the United States by centering the solutions, voices, and power of frontline communities. Our work ensures that these communities shape our collective response to climate change, building a world where everyone has access to clean air, water, energy, and land.

The Solutions Project (TSP) funds, amplifies and connects grassroots community organizations to position them for maximum success in driving a just and equitable clean energy transition. TSP has moved over $50M to more than 300 grassroots organizations, approximately 90% led by Black, Indigenous, Immigrant, and people of color leaders, and by women.

In the past three years alone, TSP’s grantees have supported more than 1 million people with their climate solutions and benefited over 100 million through their climate campaign and policy wins. Our narrative and communications programs have contributed to a seven fold increase in clean energy news featuring communities of color.

TSP and its CEO have won accolades and awards including the 2020 Fast Company Most Innovative Non-Profit Award, the 2023 inaugural TIME Magazine CO2 Earth Award, and the 2024 McNulty Prize. TSP is at the forefront of Solidarity Philanthropy, which builds on the foundation of trust-based Philanthropy with practices defined by grassroots organizers and in racially-conscious movement work.

Position Overview

The Solutions Project’s Social Media Manager is a part-time (25 hours/week) staff position reporting to the Managing Director of Narrative Strategies and working collaboratively across the Narrative Communications team. We anticipate that the position will last for one year (although the role will be hired as an at-will employee). This role will own and execute the social media strategy to elevate TSP’s digital presence, grow and engage diverse audiences, and amplify the thought leadership of TSP’s CEO and staff.

The Social Media Manager will be responsible for developing high-quality, audience-specific content across multiple platforms, managing digital campaigns, and ensuring consistency in TSP’s brand voice and visual identity. The ideal candidate will be a strong copywriter, creative thinker, and strategic problem-solver who can pivot between organizational and executive voices and navigate high-stakes content decisions with sound judgment.

What We Value

Solidarity is showing up, aligning with and contributing to the success of people most harmfully impacted by the abusive systems, structures and practices established by white settler colonialism, including racism, sexism, heterosexism, cissexism, ableism, classism and more. We believe people most impacted by environmental injustice must be at the forefront of environmental justice solutions. As such, we center BIPOC, women and other groups impacted by systemic oppression in our work as a way to achieve environmental justice for all.

Vision is to imagine a world different than we have ever experienced and to be audacious enough to believe it is possible. We are forward-thinkers. We lead with strategic imagination and creative collaborations with the movement to build innovative and effective solutions towards climate justice.

Courage. We have learned from our community that courageous action yields big results. To be courageous is not to rely on tradition or habit, but instead to fully understand the challenges before us, expand possibilities and analyze options, find new answers and unlock innovative and effective solutions. We courageously take risks in order to meet our radically audacious vision.

Integrity is in our honesty and our uncompromising commitment to our values, which we demonstrate in our work internally and externally. It is important to us to build trust in our work, and to honor the trust we foster with follow-through. We are accountable to each other and to the communities we work within, and so we seek and uplift feedback, work to mitigate harm and learn from our successes and mistakes.

Care. As we work to achieve our mission, we support and celebrate self-care and community-care that promotes our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

Key Responsibilities

Content Strategy & Development

• Lead the development and execution of TSP’s social media activity aligning audience insights, content plans, and engagement with organizational goals, campaigns, and priorities.
• Create, curate, and publish high-quality, on-brand content (graphics, videos, captions, memes) tailored to diverse audiences across platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and other emerging channels.
• Elevate the thought leadership of TSP’s CEO by creating compelling content that aligns with her voice, organizational messaging, and strategic priorities.
• Manage the social media content calendar, ensuring cohesion, quality control, and delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., graphic designers, influencers, and grantees).

Community Engagement & Moderation

• Act as TSP’s primary digital voice, ensuring meaningful engagement with audiences while fostering trust and credibility.
• Monitor social media channels for questions, comments, and issues, responding promptly with appropriate tone and judgment.
• Build and implement systems to adjust content based on community response.
• Follow and engage with TSP grantees and partners, amplifying their successes and maintaining alignment with the Grantmaking & Programs team.
• Manage all social media partnerships (collab posts, amplification, pop ed and advocacy platforms, ex), events (e.g. IG lives), mini-campaigns (e.g. fundraising, give-aways, Black Climate Week) and security (e.g. ensure privacy of stakeholders and monitor risks).

Metrics & Analytics

• Track and analyze key performance metrics across platforms, using insights to refine strategy and improve engagement.
• Monitor audience growth, content impact, and campaign performance, providing actionable reports and recommendations to the Narrative Communications team.
• Utilize social media data to support donor acquisition, online giving, and organizational storytelling goals.

Team Collaboration & Process Management

• Collaborate with TSP staff to integrate social media into broader organizational initiatives, campaigns, and events.
• Design and manage audience engagement pathways, driving traffic to the TSP website, newsletters, events, and donation pages.
• Provide regular updates on initiatives, campaign performance, and emerging opportunities.
• Work closely with the leadership team to navigate sensitive or high-stakes content decisions.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in social media management, digital communications, and content development
• Proven ability to develop and execute social media strategies that drive audience engagement, growth, and impact across multiple platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Strong copywriting and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling content that adapts to diverse audiences and platform requirements.
• Proficiency in content creation and visual design, including experience with tools like Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar platforms.
• Experience with executive brand positioning, including managing social media presence and thought leadership for organizational leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a racial and gender equity lens to digital communications, ensuring messaging aligns with inclusive and justice-centered values.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and partners, fostering strong cross-functional relationships.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to track, interpret, and report on social media performance metrics.
• Excellent judgment in managing organizational voice, navigating sensitive topics, and mitigating reputational risks.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced, remote work environment.

Preferred:

• Background in advocacy communications e.g. for nonprofits, advocacy or political campaigns, community organizing, or mission-driven organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media/Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Familiarity with emerging platforms (e.g., Threads, BlueSky, TikTok) and distributed media channels (e.g., Reddit, WhatsApp).
• Experience in video editing and audience engagement tools (e.g., Action Sprout, Substack).
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and digital content optimization strategies.

Status & Compensation

This is a part-time, non-exempt position with an initial one-year contract, with a part-time rate of $46.15 to $53.85 per hour (annualized to $60,000 - $70,000, assuming 25 hours of work per week). Compensation reflects the part-time nature of the role, and this position does not include benefits. The expected schedule is 25 hours per week, spread across the five-day workweek based on a mutually agreed-upon plan. Some flexibility and accessibility may be required for time-sensitive social media management needs.

To Apply

Please use this link to submit your application. The priority deadline to apply is February 16, 2025; applications received after this date will not receive priority review. The hiring team will review all applicants submitted by the deadline and, upon qualification, contact you to discuss the next steps.

The Solutions Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages leaders of color, women, and those who identify as LGBTQI to apply. We comply with federal, state and/or local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, religion, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision-making, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizen or intending citizen status, disability, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Information provided during the application or employment process will not be used to discriminate against any individual in any manner. The Company complies with ADA regulations as applicable.