Social Media Manager at 10000 Degrees

San Rafael, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

105000.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Community Management, Data Analysis, LinkedIn Strategy, Paid Social Media, Canva, Video Editing, Storytelling, Writing, Editing, Accessibility Compliance, KPI Tracking, A/B Testing, Audience Segmentation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH MARCH 18, 2026 TITLE: Social Media Manager REGION: All Regions (HQ) LOCATION: Hybrid (on-site + remote) REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications STATUS: Full-time, Exempt OUR MISSION 10,000 Degrees is unlocking student success at scale by giving more students equitable opportunities for a quality college education and career success. The most efficient and effective college success non-profit in the U.S., 10,000 Degrees’ mission is to achieve educational equity and to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities and the world. We envision a world where all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background, will have the full range of educational opportunities, support, and resources to realize their potential. Accepting a role at 10,000 Degrees implies a personal commitment to this mission. OPPORTUNITY The Social Media Manager is the strategic lead for 10,000 Degrees’ digital voice. This role owns the day-to-day execution and long-term growth of our presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms. This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of creative storytelling and data-driven strategy. You will ensure unified messaging across diverse audiences, including students/alumni, donors, and educational partners, while serving as an internal consultant to help our Program and Development teams translate their impact into compelling digital content. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance; check out our full benefit options HERE 15 days paid vacation + holidays and paid sick leave 401(k) with employer matching Professional development including conferences, seminars, webinars, and directed career advice PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL To perform the essential functions of this position, employees may be required to: Sit, stand, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. Have close-vision ability due to computer work. Engage in moderate, occasional lifting. Have a reliable means of transportation to attend regular work as well as other off-site business functions. Note: Due to the nature and conditions of our work, applicants must submit to fingerprinting and must pass a tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and/or provide a clear tuberculosis (TB) test as part of the background check. EEO 10,000 Degrees is an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another as well as the students, families, and communities we support. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. TO APPLY For immediate consideration, please complete the application on the 10,000 Degrees Careers page. Requirements RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership & Channel Management Implement and evolve a comprehensive multi-channel strategy that aligns with 10,000 Degrees’ annual goals for student engagement and fundraising. Lead all posting, scheduling, and community management, ensuring a consistent, high-quality brand voice across all platforms. Act as a strategic partner to the Program, Development, and other teams to identify “hook-worthy” stories and upcoming priorities that require digital promotion. Oversee all platform engagement; proactively manage comments and messages to build a vibrant, responsive online community. Support in the completion of social media marketing requests. LinkedIn & Growth Marketing Execute a sophisticated LinkedIn strategy designed to position 10,000 Degrees as a thought leader in educational equity. Manage the LinkedIn Ad Grant from end to end, including audience segmentation, A/B testing ad copy, conversion tracking, and budget optimization to maximize ROI. Support leadership in developing their professional presence on LinkedIn to amplify organizational reach. Content Creation & Storytelling Produce high-performing visual assets (Canva graphics, carousels, and short-form videos/reels) that meet professional design standards. Draft high-conversion copy tailored to the unique psychology of each audience (e.g., empowering for students, professional for partners, impactful for donors). Highlight student voices and impactful organizational stories in a culturally responsive and ethical way. Attend key events and program sites to interview participants, create testimonials and event summaries, live blog events, and capture high-quality raw photo/video content for social media campaigns. Lead training for the Program team on content capture best practices, ensuring all field-generated content adheres to ethical storytelling and image consent protocols. Analytics, Insights & Accessibility Define and track KPIs; deliver monthly “actionable insight” reports that include key metrics and recommended pivots in strategy grounded in data. Monitor the competitive landscape and social media trends to ensure the organization remains relevant and utilizes new platform features. Ensure all content meets high standards for digital accessibility (alt-text, captions, etc.) and reflects the organization’s commitment to equitable access. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS 3-5 years of professional social media management experience with a proven track record of growing audiences and driving engagement Demonstrated ability to simultaneously oversee multiple social media accounts targeting diverse audiences Experience with social media management tools (Linktree, Hootsuite, Linkinbio, Bit.ly, Meta, etc.) Advanced skills in Canva and video editing (iMovie, Adobe Premiere, etc.) Direct experience managing paid social media campaigns, including on LinkedIn Keen ability to see the “big picture” of our mission and translate it into impactful daily content Exceptional storytelling, writing, and editing skills, including a strong ability to simplify complex topics into digestible posts Enthusiasm, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Willingness to to learn and be self-reflective Photography or videography experience a plus Nonprofit experience and/or college access/success a plus This position requires some in-person presence and/or travel within the regions served.

Responsibilities

The Social Media Manager will serve as the strategic lead for the organization's digital voice, owning the execution and growth across platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. This involves implementing multi-channel strategies, managing all posting and community engagement, and acting as a consultant to translate team impact into compelling digital content.