Position description
Content curators help us amplify local cycling initiatives and maintain a consistent, useful presence on our social media channels.
Duties and responsibilities
- Scour the internet for bike and cycling advocacy-related news, resources, and local events
- Draft tweets, Facebook posts, and Instagram posts in line with the CycleWR brand and tone
- Schedule posts using Buffer and notify the team lead when they’re ready for review
- Research and propose appropriate hashtags to use
- Work with the Facebook group moderator(s) to coordinate Facebook content
- Source appropriate graphics or work with the graphic design team
Time commitment
- As little as 15 minutes a week; probably about half an hour to an hour most weeks, depending how fast you are
- We’re aiming for 6–7 tweets, 2–3 Facebook posts, and 2 Instagram posts per week, at minimum
Skills and qualifications
- Excellent writing and summarizing skills
- Understanding of various social media platforms and the differences in how people use them
- Tact and a sense of humour
- Ability to learn new software quickly
- Good individual and group communication skills
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Ability to relate to people of all ages and abilities
Steering committee contact
Content curators will work with steering committee member Laura McDonald.
How to sign up
If you’re interested, email hello@cyclewr.ca, or attend a volunteer info session in July:
Saturday, July 13 — 12:30 to 2:30PM
Seven Shores Cafe (10 Regina St N, Waterloo)
Thursday, July 18 — 6:00 to 9:00PM
Arabella Park (740 Belmont Ave W, Kitchener)