Social Media Contractor

Sepsis Alliance
Location: Remote

Reports To: VP, Marketing and Communication

Employment Type: Contract

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About Sepsis Alliance
Sepsis Alliance, a leading patient advocacy organization, is saving lives and reducing suffering by improving sepsis awareness and care. Through Sepsis.org, Sepsis Alliance Institute, Sepsis Alliance Voices, and Sepsis Alliance Connect, Sepsis Alliance is providing healthcare professionals, the general public, and those touched by sepsis with the education, support, and advocacy to save lives and limbs. Sepsis Alliance is enacting and influencing positive change for the 1.7 million people diagnosed with sepsis each year, including the 350,000 adults and 6,800 children who die in the U.S. Infection prevention is sepsis prevention™. For more information on Sepsis Alliance, a GuideStar Platinum Rated and Charity Navigator Four-Star rated 501(c)(3) charity, visit www.sepsis.org.

Position Summary
Sepsis Alliance is seeking a mission-driven and detail-oriented Social Media Contractor to join our growing team. As the nation's first and leading sepsis organization, Sepsis Alliance is dedicated to saving lives and reducing suffering by improving sepsis awareness and care. This role plays a vital part in advancing that mission by supporting organizational operations and driving strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings experience in social media strategy, social media copy and graphics, social media paid advertising, a collaborative mindset, and a deep commitment to impactful, purpose-driven work. The Social Media Contractor will work cross-functionally across departments to strengthen internal systems, improve team effectiveness, and ensure smooth, efficient day-to-day operations that support the organization's long-term success and lifesaving mission.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Planning: managing content calendars and setting key performance indicators.
• Content Management: creating, curating, scheduling, and publishing high-quality original content for various platforms.
• Community Engagement: monitoring channels, responding to comments, messages, and mentions, and fostering a positive online community.
• Campaign Management: planning and executing social media advertising campaigns and managing budgets.
• Analytics and Reporting: tracking metrics, analyzing campaign performance, and reporting on ROI.
• Brand Consistency: ensuring all content and interactions align with the organization's brand voice, identity, and values.
• Trend Monitoring: staying current with the social media algorithms, platform updates, and emerging trends to keep Sepsis Alliance relevant.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess:

• Relevant professional experience in social media marketing.
• Nonprofit or mission-driven organization experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities remotely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic remote environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and the values of Sepsis Alliance.

Availability Expectations

While this engagement offers overall flexibility, the selected contractor must maintain weekly availability during a consistent window within standard Pacific Time business hours (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT), Monday through Friday. This availability supports timely coordination, responsiveness to the marketing team's needs, and real-time communication with internal and external stakeholders. Outside of this core availability window, the contractor may structure their remaining hours flexibly, in alignment with agreed-upon priorities, deliverables, and workload.

Workplace Culture and Benefits

Sepsis Alliance is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and flexible workplace that values the well-being of all team members.

Compensation and Pay Transparency

Contractors should propose an hourly rate. Sepsis Alliance anticipates a range of $20–$30 per hour, commensurate with experience, scope, and level of responsibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sepsis Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the hiring process in accordance with the ADA and other applicable laws