Social Media Volunteer: Los Angeles LGBT Center

Volunteer with the LA LGBT Center as their Social Media Volunteer!

Prior to volunteering with the LA LGBT Center, you must attend an info session. Sign up for one here. Please note that if selected for this role, other onboarding needs will be required.

Once you complete your info session, you can apply for the opportunity by emailing your resume to volunteer@lalgbtcenter.org and cc: mbaumgardner@lalgbtcenter.org.

Social Media Volunteer Position Description:

• POSITION/JOB TITLE: Social Media Volunteer

• DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Health Services/Research

• REPORTS TO: Mika Baumgardner; Research Administrative Coordinator

• TIME COMMITMENT: 2-4 hours per week

• LOCATION: REMOTE

• COMPENSATION: Unpaid

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is one of the nation’s largest and most experienced providers of LGBTQ+ health and mental healthcare. We are also the only Federally Qualified Health Center in California—one of the few in the nation—specifically for LGBTQ+ people.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Research Department at the Center is seeking a social media volunteer to assist with the launch of our official Instagram page. The page will be a powerful outreach tool to raise community awareness about our studies and drive recruitment of study participants. The page will promote engagement between the research department and community members and provide a platform to educate the community about our research findings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create weekly Instagram posts based on content and creative direction from Center staff;

• Attend weekly planning and check-in Zoom meetings;

• Develop a catalog of material for future posts;

• Read academic articles on research results and create short-form content for lay audiences

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong computer skills, especially CANVA

• Understanding of patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices;

• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines;

• Consistent internet access and willingness to meet via ZOOM

• Knowledge of clinical research practices, HIV, and other STIs is a plus

• Experience with graphic design, art, social media, content creation, and/or marketing

• Interest in public health concerns related to underserved populations;

• Responsible, respectful, dependable, flexible;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities in a multicultural setting.