The Social Media & Event Specialist is a grant funded position from 9/1/25 – 3/30/26 responsible for leading LEDC's digital communications strategy with a strong focus on promoting the organization, its programs, and the diverse businesses it supports. The selected individual will manage all social media platforms, create dynamic content, and implement campaigns that increase visibility, engagement, and impact.

·         Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with LEDC's mission and goals.

·         Manage and regularly update LEDC's presence on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, X (Twitter), and website.

·         Create and curate compelling content (text, images, video) that highlights LEDC's services, events, success stories, and client businesses.

·         Work closely with LEDC-supported businesses to feature them on social channels and help amplify their reach.

·         Collaborate with staff to promote events, workshops, funding opportunities, and community initiatives.

·         Analyze social media performance metrics and adjust strategies to optimize engagement and growth.

·         Stay up to date with digital trends and best practices relevant to nonprofit, economic development, and multicultural communities.

·         Support storytelling efforts by capturing photos and video at events, business visits, and community programs.

·         Maintain a content calendar to ensure timely and coordinated messaging across channels.

·         Plan and promote events.

·         Draft press releases and distribute upon approval.

·         Other duties as assigned by Director of LEDC.

·         Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.

·         Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in social media management or digital marketing.

·         Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and analytics tools.

·         Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

·         Excellent writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.

·         Experience with content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and video editing software is a plus.

·         Passion for community development, entrepreneurship, and Latino culture.

·         Self-motivated, creative, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

REQUIREMENTS:     

·         Preferred Associates degree or certificate in business. High school diploma required

·         2-4 years’ experience processing high volume Accounts Payable invoices in public sector.

·         Proof of fully COVID-19 vaccination status

·         Prior experience working with accounting software such as Financial Edge (Blackbaud) highly preferred.

·         Advanced level of experience working with MS products (excel, word, etc.).

·         Must possess a good understanding of basic accounting principles.

·         Highly efficient and well organized.

·         Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Receive invoices from vendors and or Program Managers, review and then process them, using accounting software (Financial Edge) and standard company procedures to document purchases to assure maximum consistency of the information.

·         Perform all coding tasks according to company purchasing policies so that accurate automated reports can be extracted from the information.

·         Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with all job tasks in order to safeguard company knowledge and resource suppliers as well as industry positioning.

·         Assist accountants by completing accounts payable tasks to support check runs, periodic projects such as month end reconciliation, spending analyses and audits.

·         Analyze discrepancies with invoices and research information to discover the source of the problem, making sure all disbursements are correct and suggesting procedure changes so the problem is unlikely to happen again.

·         Utilize clear and professional communication while performing job duties.

·         Complete special projects on a as needs basis.

·         Responsible for maintaining records of AP files and documentation

·         Exercise integrity and transparency in financial documentation.

·         All other duties as assigned

SALARY:       $20.19/ hr.      

SCHEDULE:        Full time: Monday-Friday (8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Benefits include employer sponsored health, dental and life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, personal time, vacation time, 403b retirement with employer contribution and more.