Skills required
- Work remotely
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
Social Media Coordinator
3 hours
Ongoing
ROLE OVERVIEW Support d.talks' social media presence through platform-specific content creation, scheduling, and posting. This volunteer role is key to maintaining a consistent and professional presence across Instagram and LinkedIn, while ensuring collaboration posts and event mentions are accurately executed. ABOUT D.TALKS d.talks (Design Talks Institute) is a non-profit based in Calgary that explores how design impacts our everyday lives—through the buildings we live in, the spaces we share, and the systems we move through. We host events, exhibitions, and an annual Design Week to get people talking, learning, and imagining better communities together. We’re a small, creative team that values curiosity, collaboration, and fresh perspectives. Volunteering with us is a great way to build skills, connect with others, and contribute to a team that truly values and respects its volunteers. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? Caption creation - writing and formatting captions to suit each platform’s voice and posting style. Content scheduling & posting - schedule content across platforms and manage timely posting. Live posting with metricool - use reminders from Metricool to post live when cross-collaboration is needed (e.g., Instagram collabs or LinkedIn tagging). Handle collection & organization - collect and maintain social media handles for event partners and participants. WHAT SKILLS DO YOU NEED FROM YOU? Familiarity with Instagram and LinkedIn Comfortable using scheduling tools (e.g., Metricool) Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Organized and proactive with digital asset management
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Experience managing real-world social media accounts Confidence using social media scheduling tools Stronger writing, formatting, and organizational skills Improved workflow coordination and digital asset management
Skills required
- Remote or online
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Good for youth