Social Media Assistant

About Us The Kitten Collective is a community‑driven rescue organisation supporting vulnerable cats and kittens through foster care, rehoming advocacy, and sector‑wide collaboration. We’re expanding our digital presence and are looking for a creative, reliable Social Media Assistant to help us share stories, promote events, and connect adopters with the cats who need them most. About the Role We’re seeking someone who loves animals, understands social media, and enjoys creating warm, engaging content. You’ll work closely with our Director and Admin to support day‑to‑day posting, event promotion, and digital communication across Facebook, Instagram, and community platforms. Key Responsibilities Create and schedule social media posts (tiles, captions, stories, reels) Assist with promoting adoption profiles, events, and fundraising activities Respond to basic public enquiries and direct messages (where appropriate) Maintain consistent branding, tone, and messaging Help brainstorm new ideas to increase engagement and reach Support digital organisation of photos, videos, and content assets What We’re Looking For Strong understanding of Facebook & Instagram Creative eye for design and storytelling Confident writing skills with warm, community‑friendly tone Ability to work independently and meet simple deadlines Genuine love for cats and rescue work Ideal for students wanting to grow their portfolio while contributing to meaningful rescue work What We Offer Flexible hours — work from home or onsite during events Supportive, community‑focused environment Opportunity to build your portfolio and gain experience in animal‑welfare communications Meaningful work that directly helps cats and kittens find safe, loving homes How to Apply Please submit a short cover letter and any examples of social media work (if available). Tell us why you’d love to support The Kitten Collective and what you can bring to the role. Email your cover letter and resume to us at [email protected]