Specialist/Expert Volunteer (Social Media Volunteer - Education and Learning)

As part of our Education and Families team, you will support the smooth running of our education social media channels. As part of this, you will play an important role in creating awareness and celebrating schools' successes in our biggest school offers including Big Schools' Birdwatch, Wild Challenge Award, Schools on Reserves and more.

We are looking for someone who can offer around four hours a week, mainly between Mon-Friday and, ideally, spread throughout the week. There is flexibility in this requirement so if you think you would be great for this role, we would love to hear from you.

This role is home-based, although depending on your location, there may be the possibility of occasionally working with colleagues in an RSPB office. Please note that we are looking for someone over 18 years of age. Applications close on the morning of Thursday 13 June.

What you will be doing

• Help plan and create social media content for our teacher audience on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram
• Support the development of our online teacher community by engaging and amplifying UGC
• Engage with teachers to inspire them to deliver their curriculums through (and for) nature by sharing the RSPB’s education offers and other relevant national education campaigns
• Celebrate outdoor learning and promote quality teaching ideas
• Support monitoring and evaluation
• Attend (this can be remotely) an initial induction and training session and participate in occasional skills development opportunities
• Build and maintain links with other RSPB staff and volunteers working on social media
• Work strategically on social media communication plan and content delivery

The skills you need

• Proficient with Facebook, X & Instagram and good working knowledge of MS Office systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and other demands of classroom teachers would be desirable
• Experience of outdoor learning and the school grounds as a learning resource would be desirable
• Ability to work independently
• An interest in building a movement of teachers committed to delivering learning in, through (and for) nature
• Ability to inspire others

What's in it for you

• A highly rewarding role which offers a chance to make a positive impact
• Experience of playing a vital part in inspiring teachers and young people to learn through (and for) nature during a very exciting time for outdoor learning
• Developing skills and experience
• Opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to help facilitate schools across the UK to increase the biodiversity of their school grounds and enrich their curriculums
• Experience of working for the UK’s largest nature conservation charity
• You will be a valuable member of a professional team
• The RSPB will provide: Regular line management support (appraisals, 1:1 meetings)
• Access to existing RSPB’s wellbeing support programme, affinity groups and online training courses

We believe in equality of opportunity and are open to discussion of any adjustments you might need to achieve your full potential. Appropriate training will be provided and expenses will be re-imbursed where necessary. The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, helping to create a better world for all of us. We belong to BirdLife International, the global partnership of bird conservation organisations. Your time and skills could make a real difference to the work of the RSPB and it would be great if you could join us.