Remote Weekend Virtual Assistant Jobs in Reston, VA

Job Title: Social Media Assistant

Industry: Nonprofit / Conservation Advocacy

Location (city, state): Remote

Assignment Type: Contract (Temporary assignment through November 25, with potential extension into December)

Pay: $23/hr - $25/hr (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Flexible schedule, approximately 10 hours per week. Candidates can work a schedule that aligns with their availability, such as two 5-hour days per week.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading nonprofit organization focused on protecting and preserving national parks through advocacy, education, and public engagement. Their mission-driven team works to connect communities with conservation efforts and create meaningful digital content that inspires action.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a temporary, fully remote Social Media Assistant to support their Communications team during a leave of absence. This role will focus on creating and adapting social media content across multiple platforms, including written copy, graphics, photography, and short-form video. The ideal candidate will have experience managing social media channels, creating engaging digital content, and working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing and publishing social media content across multiple platforms.
• Create and adapt content including written copy, images, graphics, and short-form videos.
• Support social media storytelling efforts and digital engagement initiatives.
• Help execute planned projects while also responding to occasional quick-turn content requests.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure content aligns with organizational goals and messaging.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience supporting social media management and content creation.
• Experience creating short-form video content for social platforms.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and content development skills.
• Familiarity with graphic design and video editing tools; Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Nonprofit or conservation experience is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree is not required.

Additional Details:

• Social media portfolio/work samples must be included with submission.
• Please include candidate availability each week, including preferred working hours (example: 10am-12pm daily or available after 3pm).
• Team size: 3
• Company size: 250+
• Interview Process: One 30-minute virtual panel interview.
• Start Date: Target start date of 8/17 or 8/19.
• Schedule flexibility available.
• Equipment requirements will be determined.

Perks:

• Fully remote opportunity.
• Flexible part-time schedule.
• Opportunity to support a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Work on impactful digital storytelling and social media initiatives.
• Collaborative Communications team environment.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.