Purpose:

Help Stride to Serve engage and grow a younger community (teens, college students, and young adults under 25) by leading youth-focused outreach efforts and managing social media channels.

Key Responsibilities:

Youth Outreach

• Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage youth and young adults under 25.

• Build connections with schools, colleges, universities, youth groups, clubs, and student organizations.

• Promote Stride to Serve events and volunteer opportunities to youth audiences.

• Serve as a welcoming point of contact for young participants and first-time volunteers.

• Gather feedback from youth participants to help shape future programming.

Social Media Management, Youth Focused

• Manage Stride to Serve’s social media channels directed to young people (e.g., Instagram, TikTok).

• Create and schedule engaging content for the target audience.

• Ensure social media tone and visuals are approachable, inclusive, and youth-friendly.

• Respond to comments and messages in a timely manner.

• Track basic engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments, follows) and share insights with the team.

Ideal Skills & Qualities:

• Comfortable using and creating content for social media platforms popular with youth and young adults.

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable presence.

• Interest in community service, fitness, and social connection.

• Creative, proactive, and organized.

• Experience with youth leadership, student groups, or peer outreach is a plus.

Time Commitment:

2–5 hours per month, flexible; may include attending events to capture photos or short videos.