Social Media & Marketing Assistant

I am looking for an experienced Virtual Assistant who is smart, fast, honest, and dedicated to add to the team.

Must have strong attention to detail (including following the instructions for this job application), be technologically savvy, and have experience with video editing, SEO, research of current trends, familiarity with health and wellness industry. as well as graphic design.

There are strict deadlines for our programs, and we work hard to meet them as we serve more people. So this is a GREAT job with PLENTY of opportunity to grow with the team, but you must be willing to commit and go all-in 100%!

The Contemplative Practice Lab is a holistic mental health service and education organization. We emphasize using contemplative approaches, including meditation, breath work, and mind-body practices to manage stress and improve mental health and emotional wellbeing. As a start-up company, CPL seeks an experienced social media and marketing assistant who is passionate about wellness to support our marketing and communication strategy to assist in expanding and engaging a broader audience of ideal clients.

The assistant will be tasked with expanding our reach and digital marketing through two major work streams: (1) Social media management, including graphic design, management of our Instagram and LinkedIn channels, and building a YouTube channel with video editing for posts and educational videos (2) Outreach and building our email list.

Responsibilities
Social Media Management: Co-create a strategic social media plan and content calendar that includes key domains of our wellness approach specific to different channel/outlet audiences including Instagram, LinkedIn, and possibly YouTube as we grow our video capability.

Graphic Design: Design Canva branded templates and infographics to be used for social media marketing (including reels, stories, and transcription), educational programming (worksheets/workbooks), blogs, and website.

Content Development and Research: Program research could include customer surveys and documentation that inform course design, assist in developing educational materials and presentations, and editing of mental health programming videos.

Required qualifications:
Excellent English writing and communications skills with attention to detail
Reliable high-speed internet connection
Working knowledge of Google Docs, Canva, Asana or Trello, social media scheduling tools and analytics is highly desirable.
Minimum 2+ years experience managing social media channels, blogs, and growing audiences to extend brand engagement
Monitor social media channels, engage with followers, and respond in a timely manner
Able to analyze and report on key metrics data and trends to adjust our strategy accordingly
Ability to handle multiple projects and complete tasks in a timely fashion
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
A proactive problem solver who can adapt to changing priorities.

Initially, we will have a weekly video meeting to discuss tasks to be done, clarify your questions, and share updates or feedback. Because this is a virtual position and the hours you work are flexible, you will be asked to send daily progress reports.

This position is part-time, flexible hours, with stable pay at $5 per hour to start, and includes a paid 2-week trial period to make sure that we’re a good fit for each other.

How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic about our mission, we’d love to hear why! Please submit your resume and a portfolio with your designs in order to have your application reviewed. Also, you must include a 2-minute video made specifically to tell me why you are the ideal candidate for this position that focuses on mental health and wellness! Include links to any social media profiles you manage as well as your own. In the subject line of your application, please type “Contemplative Practice Lab Social Media Assistant" so we can easily identify your application.

We appreciate all applicants taking the time to apply, but please understand that only final candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Thank you for your interest in working with us!