Social Media Director

About VOTE16KY

VOTE16KY is an entirely youth-led organization working to expand voting rights for 16- and 17-year-olds in Kentucky's Board of Education elections. We believe students should have a say in choosing the officials who make decisions about their schools, including issues like budgeting, curriculum, and district priorities.

Our team works with legislators, election officials, educators, and community members across Kentucky to give school boards the option to lower the BOE voting age to 16. We've drafted legislation, organized statewide outreach, and built partnerships with statewide officials. To learn more, visit Vote16KY.org.

Job Description

VOTE16KY is looking for a high school or college-aged student in Kentucky to help direct our social media and grow awareness of our work.

This is a volunteer position requiring at least 5 hours per week. You'll help run platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Substack, create posts, share updates about legislation and events, and communicate with supporters online. You'll work directly with organization leadership and have significant input on messaging and content. This is a great opportunity to both build your portfolio and gain experience in the working environment of a big player in real political advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media posts
• Help manage Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms
• Design graphics or informational content (Canva experience is helpful)
• Share updates on legislation, events, partnerships, and organizational milestones
• Respond to messages or comments when needed
• Track engagement and adjust content strategies accordingly
• Help maintain a consistent voice across platforms

Who We're Looking For

You may be a good fit if you:

• Live in Kentucky
• Are currently in high school or college (14-25)
• Care about education, youth issues, civic engagement, or community involvement
• Have experience running social media accounts, school organization pages, or creating content
• Write clearly and communicate professionally
• Can work independently and follow through on commitments
• Have experience with Canva, graphic design, video editing, or analytics

Additional Details

• Time Commitment: 5+ hours/week
• Location: Remote (must reside in Kentucky with occasional opportunities to lobby in Frankfort)
• Compensation: Volunteer / unpaid
• Age Range: High school through undergrad-aged