Events/Social Media Assistant

The Events/Social Media Assistant ensures that all communications reflect the values of Hidayah and utilises various social media platforms to promote events and raise awareness of the services we offer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating graphics on social media for events and partnerships with other organisations
• Coordinating with the social media team, ensuring that events are promoted on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram
• Generating ideas for new events
• Updating the events calendar
• Planning events in advance - particularly face-to-face events
• Promoting events through email
• Assisting with the monthly newsletter, including the latest events and liaising with IT to get it sent out
• Ensuring the smooth running of the monthly book club
• Identifying new organisations and individuals who are queer Muslims and allies to collaborate with
• Contacting organisations and venues
• Liasing with others in the team to arrange in-person events
• Sending thank-you emails after all events
• Updating contact/partner database

Essential criteria:

• Ability to work within a team but also independently, using initiative
• Organisation and time management skills
• Ability to use OutSavvy, Google Suite (including Google Calendar and Google Meet), HootSuite and Discord (or willingness to learn)
• Familiarity with social media platforms (or willingness to learn)
• Teamwork and collaboration with other individuals and organisations
• Strong communication