Social Media Assistant (Internship or Part-Time)

*Part\-Time Social Media Assistant for Sisu Refuge Farm Sanctuary*

Paid Internship or Hourly Position \~ Remote / Hybrid (Eastern NC preferred)

Sisu Refuge Farm Sanctuary is a nonprofit animal sanctuary caring for 100\+ rescued animals in Eastern North Carolina. Our work is deeply mission\-driven, fast\-paced, and shared widely through social media to educate, fundraise, and advocate for animals who are often overlooked.

We are seeking a Part\-Time Social Media Assistant to support daily posting, inbox management, content organization, and community engagement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, helping bring meaningful stories to life, and ensuring consistent communication with supporters and donors.

The Social Media Assistant may occasionally participate in content creation, including behind\-the\-scenes footage, short videos, or donor and sponsor updates, with guidance and direction from leadership. This position may be structured as a paid internship or part\-time hourly role, depending on experience and availability.

Position Overview:

The Social Media Assistant supports the Executive Director and team by helping ensure content is posted consistently, messages are monitored and routed appropriately, and social platforms remain organized and responsive. We have 750,000 followers across all platforms and we need someone to be actively engaging and answering DMs.

This is not a content creator, influencer, or strategy role. Creative direction, storytelling, and messaging are provided by leadership. Your role is to help carry the execution so the work can be sustained.

Duties \& Responsibilities:

Social Media Support

· Monitor comments, messages, and inboxes; respond using templates or flag items that require leadership attention.

· Maintain basic engagement (likes, replies, acknowledgments) in alignment with provided guidelines.

Administrative Support *(Limited Scope):*

· Route social media inquiries to the appropriate staff member (donations, tours, media, volunteers, rescues, orders, etc. )

· Assist with simple reporting or tracking for office assistant.

· Support campaigns or events by scheduling pre\-written content.

Required Skills \& Qualifications:

· Strong written communication and attention to detail.

· Comfortable following clear systems and instructions.

· Highly reliable and consistent with deadlines.

· Ability to work independently while communicating clearly with leadership.

· Familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube etc.

· Comfortable using basic tools such as Google Drive, email, spreadsheets.

· Interest in animal welfare, nonprofit work, or mission\-driven storytelling.

The Individual We Are Looking For:

· Mature, dependable, and professional

· Comfortable in a support role

· Ability to match tone and interact with donors or supporters in a pleasant way

· Organized and calm in a fast\-moving environment

· Values consistency over creativity\-for\-creativity’s\-sake

Schedule \& Compensation:

· Part\-time: approximately 10\-25 hours per week

· Flexible schedule

· Remote work possible; Eastern NC or similar time zone preferred

· Paid position (hourly or stipend\-based internship)

· Pay based on experience and role structure

· Paid onboarding and training provided

Hiring Process:

· Initial Zoom interview

· Short paid trial tasks (scheduling or inbox simulation)

· Paid onboarding trial period

· Job offer or internship confirmation

About Sisu Refuge:

Sisu Refuge is a working sanctuary where rescue, care, and advocacy intersect daily. Applicants are encouraged to explore Sisu Refuge's website or visit us on Facebook or Instagram*

• to better understand our mission, tone, and environment.

Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Internship, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $15\.00 \- $18\.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albertson, NC 28508