MarketPlace: Handwork of India Hiring for Social Media Content Creator (Part-Time, Remote) Job at Remote Full Time

MarketPlace: Handwork of India is an innovative non-profit, alternative trade organization founded in 1986 to empower and employ women artisans in India. Marketplace India goes well beyond existing fair-trade models in our work to produce handmade women’s apparel crafted by women-led cooperatives in India for sale in the US through catalog and website channels. www.marketplaceindia .com

We are seeking a part-time (15 hrs/week) Social Media Content Content Creator to bring new ideas and talent to expand our customer base through social media and email marketing. This crucial role is a rare opportunity to join the groundbreaking MarketPlace India organization. You will use your knowledge of marketing, digital and social media to contribute to enhanced sales and increased employment for low-income women in India. You will be a member of small, vibrant team. Your voice will be heard.

As Social Media Content Creator, you will communicate the unique handmade qualities of the clothing as well as the impact the sales of the products and affiliation with Marketplace India has on the lives of the artisans. Ensuring brand consistency across all platforms in content, copy, relevancy and visuals is essential.

Remote, although residence in the Chicago area is preferable.

The ideal Marketing and Social Content Associate

• 2-3 years experience in social media content creation and graphic design.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills suitable for each platform and the ability to quickly grasp, represent, and further define the brand
• Strong creative eye
• Strong strategic, analytic and research skills
• Team player able to work effectively w cross-functional teams
• Self-driven, with strong work ethic and excellent project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Proven track record of successfully executing online marketing strategies in growing social media channels (image deck or portfolio required)
• Keeps up to date with emerging platforms and technologies
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Excel and Word)
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

Essential Functions

• Communicate a clear, engaging message about our products and evergreen brand story by working cross-functionally with the entire team to gather information
• Increase visibility in socially conscious/sustainable/handmade market segments
• Execute all creative (copy and visuals) for key campaigns and newsletters
• Develop social media strategy to drive exposure and increase brand awareness and engagement, and foster community
• Execution of social media calendar and content for all platforms
• Publishing and posting of content across all platforms
• Optimize budgets and conversion tactics to scale digital marketing efforts to boost traffic across digital marketing channels
• Stay current with trends in direct mail and digital marketing, research competitors and like-minded brands to suggest new opportunities

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Social media marketing: 2 years (Required)
• Writing skills: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote