Community Volunteer ((RSPB Promotions & Social Media for Planning Networks for Nature))

Why we need you?

Nature is in crisis with a key pressure coming from development. Communities are worried that local wildlife is under threat and there is a growing desire to challenge the planning system to protect our wild places.

However, without support many do not have the confidence to get involved. The Planning Networks for Nature (PNFN) project provides that support via groups where knowledge can be shared, and passion and resources combined. These networks need a marketing and communications assistant to help raise awareness and engagement of the Networks through both existing and new digital and offline channels.

Links to Networks for your viewing:

Kent Network: https://kent-planning-network-for-nature.org.uk/landing Sussex Network: https://sussex-planning-network-for-nature.org.uk/discovery

What will you be doing?

As a Promotions & Social Media volunteer, you will be supporting our Networks in implementing promotion strategies to increase Network signups, content creation and Network engagement by members of the public, conservation organisations and public groups.

You will :

• Use your promotion and communications ideas/ previous expertise to promote the Networks through multiple channels
• Find methods of increasing user traffic and user contributions on the Networks (such as site visits, creating posts, commenting on posts and joining online events hosted on the Networks)
• Support the marketing and promotion of upcoming events (webinars, member drop-in sessions etc.) through various channels
• Contact other campaign groups and wildlife organisations to promote the Networks
• Help to monitor member engagement and track performance metrics on the Network social media page and other promotional channels
• Assist in drafting content for promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, or email newsletters with support and collaboration from current volunteer administrators and representatives
• Create content for the Planning Networks for Nature Facebook page

What’s in it for you?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team helping members of the community to come together to protect nature in their local area. You’ll get a real insight into how conservation organisations work whilst connecting with like-minded people.

This opportunity is also suitable for anyone developing the skills and knowledge for a career in conservation, marketing and promotion or has an interest in planning.

It’s a flexible role that can be carried out from home and fitted around your existing commitments. Although virtually based, you will be linked up to a friendly team of volunteers and RSPB staff employees.

If you would like to commit more time, opportunities will be available.

What skills are we looking for?

• Being self-motivated and proactive
• Having an enthusiastic and positive approach
• Creativity and thinking outside of the box
• Social media skills
• Experience in communications planning, delivering and evaluating multi-channel communications campaigns (desirable)
• Experience of managing digital communication channels and content creation (desirable)
• Interest in nature, nature conservation and environmental issues