Afrikindness is a non-profit public-benefit organization founded in 2021, dedicated to promoting kindness and fostering positive racial identity development in children and young people. The organization works with teachers, parents, and children to help young people build the skills needed to overcome challenges, thrive, and make a positive impact in their communities.

Its educational services support children in the UK and Africa, with a particular focus on vulnerable children and disadvantaged young people, including those who have experienced identity crises or come from ethnically marginalized groups.

Afrikindness focuses on four key areas: kindness to oneself, to others, to the environment, and to Africa. Its services include empowerment programs and children-led projects, mentoring and community outreach, academy and coaching sessions, counselling and referrals for children who are racially abused, advocacy and consultancy through research, support for schools in developing education in racial harmony, kindness and anti-racism, and parent support groups.

Afrikindness

Promoting kindness and fostering positive racial identity development in children. Cultural inclusiveness. (UK & Africa)

We're looking for a social media manager and content creator to join our Communications team to help us reach more people.

What difference will you make?

You will be joining our charity during an exciting point in our development and a period of real growth; your expert knowledge and experience will be critical to our success. You will have a key role in ensuring we can maintain the work that we do. You will be a part of our small, extremely friendly, passionate, and forward-thinking charity team. We facilitate children-led projects, provide content and educational resources that promote kindness, racial harmony in schools, build parents and teachers racial knowledge and advocate for kindness. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real and lasting difference to young people. While we are unable to pay for your time, you will receive the flexibility to choose the volunteering hours that suit you and we can provide references for your great work if required.

What are we looking for?

Main responsibilities Content Creation and Curation Develop, design, and publish engaging content across various social media platforms. Create contents for social media to include reels. Managing Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook platforms. Curate relevant content from other sources to share with the audience, ensuring it aligns with the brand’s voice and strategy. Stay up-to-date with social media trends and best practices to ensure maximum effectiveness. Community Engagement and Interaction Monitor social media channels for customer inquiries, comments, and mentions. Skilled in SEO optimisation, Facebook and Instagram ads Respond to comments and messages promptly, fostering a positive community and addressing any issues or feedback. Analytics and Strategy Development Track and analyze performance metrics of social media campaigns and posts. Use data-driven insights to adjust strategies, optimize content, and report on the effectiveness of social media initiatives. Skills Proven skilled experience managing social media platforms, and a keen interest and knowledge of social media marketing especially ads and SEO optimisation Content creation - especially reels. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail. Creative mindset and ability to produce engaging content relevant to our cause.

What will you be doing?

About usAfrikindness is dedicated to promoting kindness, fostering positive racial identity, and enhancing social-emotional and mental well-being among children and young people. Our mission is to create inclusive environments where every child, regardless of their racial or cultural background, can thrive and develop resilience. Our initiatives include educational workshops, mentoring programs, and research endeavors. Through these activities, we aim to create inclusive spaces, break down stereotypes, and empower individuals to navigate challenges related to race, identity, and mental health. Afrikindness also actively engages in community awareness campaigns, collaborating with schools, parents, and local organizations to create a more harmonious and understanding society. What we are looking for We need someone who is proficient in using social media (Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook) to help us increase our reach in the local area and nationally.

Volunteer Social Media Manager | AFRIKINDNESS

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