About JQY

JQY (Jewish Queer Youth) is a nonprofit organization supporting and empowering LGBTQ youth in the Jewish community, with a special focus on teens and young adults from Orthodox, Chasidic, and Sephardi/Mizrahi homes. JQY fights to ensure the emotional and physical health and safety of this population. Our goal is for all these individuals to know: You are a valued member of the Jewish community and ** you are not alone.**

About JQY Culture

We prioritize creativity, and experimenting with new ideas along with making sure that we have the time, energy, and resources to execute on them. At this pivotal time in JQY's evolution, we are looking for a stellar team member to lead our organization in social media content, including the JQY App. Though specializing in working with an at-risk population and dealing with heavy topics daily, we are a place of joy and celebration. As a small nonprofit, we are all team players who support each other to get work across the finish line. JQY offices are closed on federal holidays and chagim.

About You

You respect the gravity of the unique risks facing our participants while helping to de-catastrophize their lives through lightheartedness and joy. You love creating systems to make things work better and you connect with the mission of JQY. You are decisive and have an intuitive sense about when you need to seek guidance and when you should make the call. You are confident in your skillset but always eager to learn. You take the work seriously, but you don't take yourself too seriously.

To ensure success, you should exude approachability and cultural sensitivity at all appropriate opportunities and collaborate well with staff and volunteers. The Content Creator should continuously endeavor to stretch JQY's visibility, reach, and impact.

About the Role

JQY is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Content Creator to join our team. This role is perfect for a passionate individual who is knowledgeable about the latest Gen Z trends and social media platforms. The Content Creator will play a key role in developing engaging content for our social media channels and the JQY app to foster community engagement and support for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth.

The Content Creator is a part-time position (~6-8 hours/week) with flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends. The role requires presence at the JQY office in Times Square for a minimum of 4 hours per week. They will report to the Communications Manager.

Core Areas of Responsibility

Content Creation

• Develop engaging and relevant content for various platforms, including social media channels, the JQY App, website, newsletters, and marketing materials
  • Content may include written posts, graphics, videos, photos, and other multimedia elements

Social Media Management

• Manage and maintain the organization's social media presence on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, the JQY App, and others
  • Can involve creating content calendars, scheduling posts, responding to comments and messages, and monitoring engagement metrics

Brand Consistency

• Ensure consistency in branding and messaging across all content and communication channels, includes adhering to brand guidelines, tone of voice, and visual identity to maintain a cohesive and recognizable brand image

Audience Engagement

• Actively engage with the organization's audience and community members by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and respectful manner
• Foster meaningful interactions and build relationships with followers and supporters

Content Strategy Development

• Contribute to the development of content strategies and editorial calendars to align with JQY's goals, campaigns, and initiatives
• Brainstorm content ideas, identify relevant themes and topics, and plan content distribution schedules
• Use insights gathered from analytics to optimize content strategies and improve performance over time

Collaboration and Coordination

• Collaborate with other team members, departments, or external partners to gather content ideas, coordinate campaigns, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives
• Work closely with the communications manager to integrate content with broader communication efforts

Stay Up-to-Date with Trends

• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in content creation, social media, and digital marketing
• Includes keeping abreast of changes in algorithms, platform features, and user behaviors to adapt strategies accordingly

Community Management

• Participate in online community management by moderating discussions, facilitating user-generated content, and cultivating a positive and supportive online environment for community members

Organizational Culture

• As a small nonprofit, we are all team players who support each other to get work across the finish line

• Serve as an active contributor in all aspects of JQY. This can include onboarding team members and the attitude you bring to our organizational culture and beyond

• Contribute as a vibrant, entrepreneurial spirit, with a positive, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude

Core Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience creating content for social media platforms, particularly Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, and Facebook
• Strong understanding of Gen Z culture, trends, and social media preferences, with a keen eye for engaging content that resonates with our target audience
• Basic knowledge of AI or willingness to learn
• Proficiency in multimedia content creation tools and software, including video editing, graphic design, and photo editing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and messages concisely and effectively in written and visual formats
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Knowledge of social media analytics and reporting tools, with the ability to analyze data, draw insights, and optimize content strategies for maximum engagement and impact
• Passion for JQY's mission and commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ Jewish youth
• Flexibility to work remotely and accommodate evening and weekend commitments as needed
• Cultural competence and familiarity with both Jewish Orthodox and LGBTQ sensitivities and norms
• Ability to hold multiple and sometimes conflicting viewpoints at once. See JQY Eilu V'Eilu philosophy
• Kindness, consideration, collaboration, integrity, and a sense of humor

We recognize that no candidate will possess all the ideal qualifications described, and we encourage you to apply if you feel you would be a good fit!

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation for this position is $15,600
• Access to all WeWork offices worldwide

Equal Employment Opportunity

JQY provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, disability condition, marital status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. In addition, the organization affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity as it applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

We thank you for your interest in career opportunities with JQY. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.