Duration: 
One year with a possibility of an extension
Start date: 
1st March 2022
End date: 
1st March 2023
Deadline for applications: 
Extended - 22nd February 2022
Closed position

We are looking for three experienced and creative people for the social media team, to volunteer remotely and support our 100 years celebration of Kandersteg International Scout Centre. This team will be responsible for developing and implementing our Social Media strategy, in order to increase our online presence and improve our marketing efforts. You will be working closely with the KISC 2023 Communications and Marketing team.
We look forward to receiving your application and being part of 100 years of magical history together!

Requirements

  • Needs to be at least 18 years old.
  • Communicates in a high level of written and spoken English.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

  • Excellent English writing skills.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and tools. Experience with Photoshop, Premiere Pro or/and Illustrator is a plus.
  • Understanding of Communications and Marketing principles and best practices
  • Ability to meet project deadlines, multitask, and manage multiple accounts at the same time.
  • At least 1 year’s experience in social media management and tools.
  • Ability to work within an international team of volunteers
  • Commitment and ability to work remotely through 2022 and 2023.
Desirable
  • Relevant knowledge of communications and marketing through education and/or work experience.
  • Certification of experience in social media.
  • National, regional, or/and international Scouting experience.
  • Ability to communicate in any other WOSM language; French, Arabic, Spanish, or/and Russian.

Main tasks

  • Develop, implement and manage our social media strategy
  • Define and monitor the most important social media KPIs
  • Manage and oversee social media content
  • Measure the success of every social media campaign and use reporting tools and provide reports on the performance.
  • Use social media marketing tools.
  • Communicate with KISC ambassadors for promotion in social media networks
  • Assist in the delivery of KISC centenary’s Communications & Marketing plan.
  • Dealing with cross-functional teams to ensure proper execution and results delivery.
  • Develop an ownership approach to ensure an accurate task delivery in a timely and efficient manner.

Management

This volunteering position is supported and managed by the 2023 Project Director and the KISC PR & Marketing Manager. The Social media team is part of the wider KISC 2023 Communications & Marketing team.

Practical information

Benefits

  • One year free membership to the KISC association

  • 2 free overnights at the center.

  • 20% off up to a value of 100 CHF at KISC shop merchandise.

  • A good international environment for personal growth

  • Involvement in a major international Scouting initiative

  • Personal development plan throughout your assignment.

  • Capacity-building training.

  • Certification and reference letter on completing the assignment successfully.

  • Be part of a big international family.

Important information

This is considered a remote volunteering position. You are invited to support the centenary remotely and as recognition of your contribution, you will receive a special KISC polo shirt, neckerchief, and badge. For more information about KISC 2023, please visit: https://2023.kisc.ch/