Social Media Subcommittee Lead

About the Role
The Interstellar Research Group (IRG) is seeking a volunteer Social Media Subcommittee Lead to help guide our growing social media team and expand IRG’s digital presence.
This is an opportunity for someone interested in social media, creative communication, organization, and leadership to gain hands-on experience while helping share interstellar research and exploration with a broader audience.
Previous professional experience in social media, marketing, communications, or leadership is helpful but not required.
What You’ll Do
Coordinate and support Social Media Subcommittee, Publicity Committee, Email Marketing team, and other IRG volunteers.
Coordinate social media coverage of IRG events, programs, announcements, scholarships, publications, and other initiatives.
Delegate content creation, platform management, and scheduling according to volunteers’ interests and strengths.
Review content and help ensure public-facing communications are accurate and appropriate.
Monitor social media performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintain basic documentation and prepare a brief monthly report for the Publicity Committee.
Who We’re Looking For
Enjoys social media, digital communication, or creative projects.
Is organized and comfortable coordinating projects and people.
Communicates clearly and works well with volunteers.
Is willing to learn new tools and platforms.
Has good judgment when representing an organization publicly.
Is interested in space, science, interstellar exploration, or science communication.
Time Commitment
This is an unpaid volunteer position, and the time commitment will vary with IRG’s activities and the size of the team. Most volunteers contribute a couple hours a week including a weekly publicity committee meeting.
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on leadership and project-management experience.
Experience coordinating a creative volunteer team.
Practical experience in social media strategy and digital communications.
The opportunity to help shape IRG’s growing social media program.
You do not need to be a social media expert to apply.

Work arrangement
Yes