Social Media Content Designer

Social Media Content Designer

We're looking for a creative and reliable Social Media Contractor to join our team on a part-time basis.

  • Duration: 3 months - opportunity to extend, funding dependent. 

  • Hours: 5–7 hours per week

  • Location: Remote

  • Pay: To be discussed with shortlisted candidates

Application Deadline:

  • Friday, 23rd May at 12:00 PM

Are you creative, passionate about mental health, and looking to positively contribute to mental health in Aotearoa and beyond? Voices of Hope is on the hunt for a Social Media Content Designer to help us grow our online presence and share messages of hope, mental health awareness, and lived experience storytelling.

As part of a small but mighty team, you'll create and design 5 posts per week for Instagram (shared to Facebook). All content is to be approved and scheduled by the general manager or campaign coordinator at least two weeks prior to posting. Your focus will be on designing graphics while we provide photos, videos, and captions. However, as part of a dynamic environment, we need someone who can be flexible as occasionally, urgent tasks will pop up, and your adaptability will be key to ensuring everything runs smoothly. With a rapidly growing following of 47k, this is an incredible opportunity to contribute to our mission of bringing hope, education and understanding to our audience. 

Responsibilities:

  • Conceptualise and design 5 posts per week (for Instagram and shared to Facebook).

  • Work within our brand guidelines and maintain the tone of hope, education, and lived experience storytelling.

  • Submit content for us to schedule on social media.

  • Be flexible and able to respond to urgent tasks that may arise from time to time.

  • Be able to meet with the team fortnightly to talk through whats ahead.

Requirements:

  • Experience with design tools like InDesign, Photoshop, Canva or similar.

  • A thorough understanding of mental health and illness, with the ability to independently create relevant content and messaging.

  • As a contractor you will be required to have your own device and design software. 

  • Ability to communicate with empathy and in-line with Voices of Hope’s values.

  • Creative and passionate about using social media to spread messages of hope and awareness. 

  • Ability to connect with a wide range of audiences, particularly with young people aged between 13-34. 

  • Ability to meet deadlines as our social media calendar operates on a 2-4 week-ahead schedule. 

  • Flexibility to handle occasional urgent requests.

  • Available for a 3-month fixed-term contract with the possibility to extend (funding dependent). 

  • Must be based in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ideal For:

  • Recent graduates or those looking to build their portfolio in social media management and graphic design.

  • Someone who is creative, reliable, adaptable, and a team player.

Application Process:

Please send us:

  • Your CV
  • Answers to the questions below

  • Submit two sample social media posts that show us your creative style and alignment with our tone.

    We’re not just looking for quote tiles. We want to see depth, voice, out of the box ideas and value. Ideally, one post might share a lived experience, and the other could be educational, informative, or awareness-raising. But we’re open to your take! :)

  • We welcome you to share your portfolio/previous work with us too. 

Email: contact@thevoicesofhope.org

Subject line: Social Media Role Application

Questions:

1. What draws you to working with Voices of Hope?
2. What role do you think social media has in improving mental health/mental health advocacy?
3. Where do you turn to for mental health guidance/inspiration?
4. Where in Aotearoa are you located? 

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