Social Media Manager - Instagram (Education Startup, Part-Time)

USA (Hybrid)

$25/hr – $40/hrIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the growth and storytelling for our Instagram presence, leading content strategy, video-first production, and analytics to drive meaningful community impact.

  • Own Instagram strategy, calendar, and growth metrics.
  • Lead video creation (Reels) and captions that align with core values.
  • Track performance and iterate strategy using data.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Instagram Strategy & Growth: Develop, curate, and manage a structured, high-impact Instagram content calendar. Intentionally grow our followers and engagement metrics, focusing heavily on community impact rather than just vanity metrics.
  • Video-First Content Creation (Primary Focus): Produce, shoot, and edit highly engaging Reels that capture both the emotional energy and the educational depth of our STEM programs. Optimize all short-form video content for reach, watch time, and retention.
  • Visual & Written Storytelling: Write compelling, human-centric captions that connect our core values (resilience, inquisitiveness, empathy) to what parents care about most. Turn technical curriculum themes into accessible, weekly narratives.
  • Basic Graphic Design: Design clean, simple, and brand-consistent static graphics or carousels when needed to support announcements or educational content.
  • Performance Tracking & Analytics: Track weekly engagement metrics, saves, shares, and DM inquiries. Interpret data trends to continuously iterate and pivot our content strategy.

Requirements

  • Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success managing and growing brand Instagram accounts, ideally within the parenting, education, pediatric, or family-focused spaces.
  • Multimedia Production Skills: A strong portfolio showcasing expert-level short-form video editing (Reels/TikTok formatting), baseline graphic design, and punchy copywriting.
  • Exceptional Communication: A personable, engaging, and empathetic storytelling style that easily translates organizational mission into community excitement.
  • High-Agency & Entrepreneurial: A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, takes feedback constructively, and treats data as a guide.
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NORY

"Nurturing purpose-driven changemakers of tomorrow" NORY, recognized as NYC's leading STEM education program, impacts over 4000 students annually across 10+ citywide campsites. Our mission centers on cultivating changemakers with a deep sense of purpose. We believe in the unique potential of Generation Alpha, striving to foster their resilience, inquisitiveness, and empathy. Our programs are designed to prepare young minds to design, rather than follow, the future.In our pursuit of educational excellence, we aim to create a hub where visionary educators collaboratively experiment and innovate approaches for educating Generation Alpha. We are committed to not just providing ever-evolving pedagogies for the next generation, but also to contributing our insights to the broader society, including both formal and informal educational sectors. Join us in our journey to empower the changemakers of tomorrow with the mindset to create a purposeful impact. If this mission beats your heart, reach out to our CEO directly at [peter@nory.co] to discuss how to step towards this goal together.📺 Watch NORY programs in action: https://youtu.be/G8vgorW3y7U

Founded in 2016
New York, New York, USA
67 employees (8 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.8%
Direct
47.2%
Referral
5.2%
Social
14.2%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~67

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (3% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2