Title:  Social Media and Content Assistant  (part-time/temp)

Reports to: Deputy Director (Institutional Advancement) 

Pay rate: 12 hours a week ($20/hr) March 16 – July 3, 2026 Flexible, hybrid schedule with goal to capture program activities at multiple sites 

(Additional hours include weekends and evening especially April 25, 26  and May 1, 2, 3, May 9 and May 13 )

POSITION OVERVIEW

Destiny Arts Center is seeking a temporary Social Media and Content Assistant while our Communications Associate is out on maternity leave. 

Destiny Arts Center’s mission is to inspire and ignite social change through the arts. For nearly 40 years, Destiny has been committed to supporting young people as they develop their skills as artists, global citizens, and advocates for peace in their communities and beyond. Through dance and martial arts, young people learn to perform and express themselves, overcome challenges, and connect with others. Destiny partners with over  55  schools and organizations each year to bring programs to young people. At our North Oakland arts center, we offer pay-what-you-can afterschool, weekend, and summer programs. Our work is focused on creating safe and inclusive spaces for creative expression: welcoming and caring for every young person who joins us, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and heal, and using movement arts to forge meaningful transformation in our young people and collectively in our communities.

Social media is part of the marketing and communications strategy at Destiny Arts Center, which focuses on increasing the public’s knowledge and understanding of Destiny’s programs and mission, and on expanding the organization’s visibility locally and nationally. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Creation: Film, edit, and produce short-form videos, photos, graphics, and written posts tailored for specific platforms to showcase events and programs
Work with Deputy Director to create, update, and follow the editorial calendar to balance organizational needs and goals.  
Be aware of social media trends and incorporate them into content strategy. 
Foster community interaction through comments, messages, and social media campaigns. 
Ensure consistency in branding and messaging across all platforms. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 yrs or older and be willing to be live-scanned (criminal background check) 
Strong understanding of popular social media platforms and social media trends. 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
Comfortable creating videos and visually appealing content. 
Familiarity with content creation tools and software.
A commitment to the power of art as a vehicle for social change and youth empowerment. 
Excellent project management skills and experience managing multiple projects with different timelines
Strong initiative and enthusiasm, and willingness to pitch in whenever needed.

TO APPLY

Submit a resume and cover letter by email to careers@destinyarts.org (include “Social Media and Content Assistant ” in the subject line).