Social Media Assistant (Volunteer Position)

About CEE:

CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals (CEE) is dedicated to addressing economic issues affecting Black youth. As a rapidly growing B3 (Black-focused, Black-led, and Black-serving group) organization, CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals plays a critical role in lifting up each Black youth by providing opportunities and resources they deserve. Our vision is to help Black youth who face multiple barriers achieve financial stability for themselves and their families, helping to strengthen the communities in which they live. Our mission is to increase economic opportunities for Black youth living in Toronto’s priority neighbourhoods, supporting them in the areas of employability, social enterprise, and entrepreneurship. CEE works to ensure that our programming reaches and is accessible to youth who face multiple barriers, such as unemployment, underemployment, conflict with the law, being young parents, poverty, and lack of secondary or post-secondary education. www.ceetoronto.org.

Job Description:

As a Social Media Assistant, you will be a valued member of our Communications team. You will gain practical experience in social media management, content scheduling, and online community engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your digital communication skills, build your professional experience, and contribute to programs that empower Black youth facing barriers to employment.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Support

• Schedule and publish approved content across CEE’s social media accounts.
• Maintain the content calendar and ensure posts are published on time.
• Assist with drafting captions and creating stories using existing templates.
• Ensure content aligns with CEE’s brand, tone, and messaging.

Community Engagement & Coordination

• Monitor comments and messages, respond to routine inquiries, and refer questions to appropriate staff.
• Support the promotion of CEE’s programs, events, and community initiatives.
• Track basic social media engagement and assist with performance summaries.
• Coordinate with the rest of the team to maintain consistent coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in social media and digital communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn; knowledge of Canva is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including Black youth, is an asset.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Remote role.
• Two volunteer positions with coordinated schedules.

Department: Communications
Reports to: Developments & Communications Manager
Duration and Hours: 10–15 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP