Social Media Content & Community Engagement Specialist (EdTech)

TL;DR

Social Media Content & Community Engagement Specialist (EdTech): Owning the social media presence for an education startup with an accent on creating engaging content, developing strategies, and community engagement. Focus on building awareness for STEM education technology, responding to inquiries, and moderating social media pages to maintain positive interaction.

Location: Permanent work from home. Weekly check-ins and planning are aligned with Oregon PST.

Salary: Professional fees are on hourly rates and depend on your performance in the application process.

Company

A mission-driven education startup focused on bringing quality STEM education to schools.

What you will do

• Handle calendar management, posting, and scheduling consistently across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Create engaging content, including short reels, videos, and posts that align with current trends and demographics.
• Develop social media strategies and determine optimal content for each platform.
• Conduct community engagement by reaching out to influencers and joining relevant educational groups.
• Send strategic outreach DMs on LinkedIn and Facebook to build network and partnerships.
• Respond promptly to social media inquiries and customer questions to maintain engagement and moderate social media pages.

Requirements

• Experience with Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn platforms; a portfolio is required.
• Knowledge of current social media trends and demographics, especially in education or family markets.
• Ability to create video content, including short reels and engaging visual posts.
• Strong communication skills for community engagement and customer response.
• Understanding of social media analytics and reporting tools.
• Must have own computer and internet connection.
• Will handle your own benefits and taxes as an independent contractor.

Nice to have

• Experience with educational technology or mission-driven brands.
• Understanding of culturally diverse audiences and inclusive content creation.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent work-from-home position with a flexible full-time schedule (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri).
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in education and help bring STEM learning to underserved communities.
• Join a fast-moving startup environment with 30-day development cycles.
• Collaborate with an experienced leadership team, including former Nike executives.
• Opportunity for growth as the company scales.

Hiring process

• Apply directly via the provided link to hirify.global’s Career Site.
• Complete initial requirements, including pre-screening assessment questions, a technical check of your computer, and voice recording.