Social Media Manager

Description

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH MARCH 18, 2026

TITLE: Social Media Manager

REGION: All Regions (HQ)

LOCATION: Hybrid (on-site + remote)

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

OUR MISSION

10,000 Degrees is unlocking student success at scale by giving more students equitable opportunities for a quality college education and career success. The most efficient and effective college success non-profit in the U.S., 10,000 Degrees’ mission is to achieve educational equity and to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities and the world.

We envision a world where all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background, will have the full range of educational opportunities, support, and resources to realize their potential. Accepting a role at 10,000 Degrees implies a personal commitment to this mission.

OPPORTUNITY

The Social Media Manager is the strategic lead for 10,000 Degrees’ digital voice. This role owns the day-to-day execution and long-term growth of our presence across Linked In, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms. This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of creative storytelling and data-driven strategy. You will ensure unified messaging across diverse audiences, including students/alumni, donors, and educational partners, while serving as an internal consultant to help our Program and Development teams translate their impact into compelling digital content.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance; check out our full benefit options HERE
• 15 days paid vacation + holidays and paid sick leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional development including conferences, seminars, webinars, and directed career advice

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL

To perform the essential functions of this position, employees may be required to:

• Sit, stand, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Have close-vision ability due to computer work.
• Engage in moderate, occasional lifting.
• Have a reliable means of transportation to attend regular work as well as other off-site business functions.

Note:

Due to the nature and conditions of our work, applicants must submit to fingerprinting and must pass a tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and/or provide a clear tuberculosis (TB) test as part of the background check.

EEO

10,000 Degrees is an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another as well as the students, families, and communities we support. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please complete the application on the 10,000 Degrees Careers page.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Channel Management

• Implement and evolve a comprehensive multi-channel strategy that aligns with 10,000 Degrees’ annual goals for student engagement and fundraising.
• Lead all posting, scheduling, and community management, ensuring a consistent, high-quality brand voice across all platforms.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Program, Development, and other teams to identify “hook-worthy” stories and upcoming priorities that require digital promotion.
• Oversee all platform engagement; proactively manage comments and messages to build a vibrant, responsive online community.
• Support in the completion of social media marketing requests.

Linked In & Growth Marketing

• Execute a sophisticated Linked In strategy designed to position 10,000 Degrees as a thought leader in educational equity.
• Manage the Linked In Ad Grant from end to end, including audience segmentation, A/B testing ad copy, conversion tracking, and budget optimization to maximize ROI.
• Support leadership in developing their professional presence on Linked In to amplify organizational reach.

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Produce high-performing visual assets (Canva graphics, carousels, and short-form videos/reels) that meet…