Open Position: Ballyhoo Captain (Social Media Manager)

Location: Salt Lake City
Job Type: Volunteer
Reports To: Community Director


About Us:

At Element 11, we believe in the power of community, storytelling, and digital connection to inspire change. We’re on a mission to foster community growth, engagement, and inspiration. We’re looking for a thoughtful, creative social media manager to help us amplify that mission online.


Position Overview:

As our Ballyhoo Captain, you’ll bring our stories to life across digital platforms. From celebrating our impact to mobilizing supporters, you’ll play a key role in growing our community, building awareness, and inspiring action. If you’re passionate about social good, skilled in digital storytelling, and fluent in social media trends, we’d love to meet you.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a social media strategy that aligns with our mission, values, and goals
  • Work with our graphic designer to create engaging content that connects with our audiences on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
  • Manage a content calendar and coordinate campaign rollouts with staff and partners
  • Monitor social media conversations and respond to comments/messages in a timely, authentic voice
  • Use analytics tools to track performance, generate reports, and make data-informed decisions
  • Collaborate with Element 11 departments to support awareness, advocacy, and community engagement efforts
  • Stay current with social media best practices and adapt strategy as platforms evolve

What We’re Looking For:

  • 1+ years of social media experience, ideally for a nonprofit, advocacy group, or mission-driven organization
  • Ability to work 3-5hrs per week, with slight increase during run-up to event
  • Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with an understanding of how to adapt tone across platforms
  • Strong visual eye and comfort working with design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail
  • Experience using social media scheduling and analytics tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite)
  • Collaborative spirit, flexible mindset, passion for making a difference, and able to adapt based on workload

Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Been part of the Element 11 community
  • Experience working with underrepresented or grassroots communities
  • Skills in video editing or basic motion graphics
  • Familiarity with nonprofit campaigns and email marketing

How to Apply:

Send your resume, 2-3 examples of social media content or campaigns you’ve led, and a short note about why you’re passionate about this work to samir@element11.org.

Those in consideration will be contacted.

Applications close July 11th.