Communications Officer

The Communications Officer is mainly responsible for our social media, supporting the Communications, Advocacy, and Fundraising Coordinator. The officer contributes to our project’s long-term sustainability through our social media, website, newsletter, and general donor relationship management. The role is especially rewarding because it involves taking on tasks on your own initiative. Next to these core tasks, it is possible to get involved in advocacy and/or fundraising. On a part-time basis (around 30%), the officer also supports our team with the different services we provide, to develop a clear understanding of our work, values, and daily operations.

We offer a stipend of 200 EUR to cover personal expenses and free accommodation in our volunteer houses.

Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter);
• Create and design content for these platforms;
• Take photos and videos in our spaces for social media use;
• Support with fundraising campaigns on social media;
• Ensuring our social media is in line with our guidelines and values;
• Support in writing the quarterly newsletter;
• Draft donation receipts and provide support to general donor management.

Key requirements:

• Minimum commitment of 3 months;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Fluent in written and spoken English; desirable: working knowledge of Greek
• The ability to follow a style guide and communications strategy;
• Previous experience in communications or social media (preferred for humanitarian, charitable and/or political causes);
• Graphic design, photography, video editing and writing skills are preferred;
• An understanding of the complexity and challenges of humanitarian work, ideally with experience in a similar organisation or environment;
• Flexibility. Living and working on Samos is constantly changing and adapting, and two days never look the same.

Please refer any additional questions to recruitment@samosvolunteers.org via email.