Social Media Manager at CLEAR

Job Title: Social Media Manager

Location: CLEAR Project, CUNY School of Law, New York City

Full/Part time: Part-time, Remote

Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility (CLEAR) is seeking a creative and data-driven Part-Time Social Media Manager to help expand our digital footprint and oversee our organic social communications.

CLEAR is housed at Main Street Legal Services, Inc., the non-profit clinical arm of CUNY School of Law. CLEAR provides holistic legal services and support to clients, communities, and movements targeted by so-called counterterrorism or national security law enforcement practices. Learn more about CLEAR here.

The Social Media Manager will assist CLEAR in amplifying its core mission through creative social media strategies, developing and editing content, staying abreast of best practices and the constantly changing demands of the digital landscape. This role will help connect CLEAR with new audiences, deepen engagement with existing followers, and promote CLEAR’s work across various social media platforms.

Priorities

  • Increase engagement for existing audiences utilizing creative strategies and content creation.

  • Acquire new followers across existing platforms by filling gaps in content output.

  • Utilize emerging trends to promote messages that align with CLEAR’s mission.

  • Work directly with the Development team to promote fundraising campaigns.

  • Monitor and analyze social media data for insight on best and effective practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design, write, and schedule informative, engaging content across all active social media channels without the use of AI for content generation (additionally, not using AI content generation features on social media platforms).

  • Collaborate directly with the Development team to strategize on social media campaigns, promotional materials, and constituent email communications.

  • Develop and maintain a social media calendar that aligns organizational priorities, trending topics, and key seasonal moments.

    • Spark conversations, monitor comments and DMs, and build lasting relationships with our digital community.

    • Stay ahead of emerging digital trends, algorithm changes, and platform features.

    • Monitor, analyze, and report on social media performance metrics, establishing key performance indicators to measure success and provide actionable insights for continuous growth.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

  • Strong fluency in all major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Threads, BlueSky, etc).

  • Design proficiency using Canva to create eye-catching graphics, carousels, and visuals.

  • Short-form video editing for reels and TikTok videos.

  • Ability to problem solve and come up with creative solutions with an eye for detail.

  • Clear and effective communication abilities across various audiences and cultural competency.

  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to translate complex messages into clear, compelling, and audience-friendly social messaging.

  • Familiarity with analytics and using performance data to inform strategy adjustments.

  • Collaboration skills, with experience partnering with fundraising, marketing, or outreach teams.

  • Strong organizational and time-management capabilities, with the ability to balance multiple content streams independently in a part-time capacity.

Additional Preferences

  • Strong preference for at least 2 years of experience managing organic social media channels for a mission-driven organization.

  • Fluency in other languages is a plus.

Compensation: $30-40/hour (depending on experience)

Application Process
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two professional references in PDF form to cunyclear@law.cuny.edu.

Closing Date
Open until filled. Review of applications will begin in November 2026. Target start date is January 2027.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to enhancing our diverse community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

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