Volunteer Positions
Access Queens is the go-to source for real-time transit info in Western Queens. We are a community-based organization located in Sunnyside, providing a voice for the transportation and infrastructure needs of residents in New York City’s most diverse Borough. Access Queens is a volunteer coalition of local residents committed to sustaining vibrant, diverse communities through advocacy and partnership.
Social Media Manager
Access Queens is seeking a Social Media Manager for its 7 Train Blues℠ social media presences. 7 Train Blues℠ includes a Facebook group with more than 2,300 members and @7trainblues on Twitter. This is a part-time, volunteer position that has the potential to lead to a credit-based internship.
Responsibilities
Engage with the community to encourage conversation and information sharing — tone must be customer-focused, constructive, respectful in the face of disagreement/stressful situations, and supportive of Access Queens’ mission and goals.
Facebook
- Share pertinent articles and information with members
- Monitor posts for adherence to Access Queens Community Guidelines, and follow established procedures for resolving posts that violate those standards
- Approve new members and screen accounts that could generate spam
- Provide new members with Community Guidelines
- Identify new members who are are journalists and media professionals and provide our Fair Use/Media policies
- Curate content from posts to share across other social media outlets
Twitter
- Monitor account activity, retweet and respond as appropriate
- Share pertinent articles and information
- Cross-post from Facebook, Instagram
- Add accounts to be followed
YouTube
- Monitor comment stream and inbox
- Keep track of video views
Requirements
- Attend group meetings (one time a month)
- Assist in Access Queens events (as necessary)
- Familiarity or mastery of social media management.
- Understanding of social media trends and shareable content.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Conflict management skills.
This role is remotely-based. Applicants do not need to live Queens, but must be well-versed in community issues affecting Queens residents. Access Queens strives to represent the World’s Borough. We value and celebrate the diversity of Queens and encourage all interested applicants to apply.
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We are an equal opportunity employer.