Social Media Officer Opportunity: Join MYCP’s Global Remote Digital Communications Team (5–7 Hours/Week)

Young digital communicators, content creators, and aspiring social media professionals are invited to apply for the Social Media Officer position with the Migration Youth & Children Platform (MYCP). This fully remote volunteer opportunity provides the chance to support global youth advocacy efforts by creating impactful digital content and strengthening MYCP’s online presence.

The role is ideal for individuals passionate about social media, storytelling, youth empowerment, migration advocacy, and digital communications. Successful applicants will gain practical experience in campaign communications, content strategy, and online community engagement within an international youth-led organization.

About the Social Media Officer Role

The Social Media Officer will support the development and execution of MYCP’s digital communications strategy by transforming youth-led advocacy, research, and programme activities into accessible and engaging content for global audiences.

Working closely with the communications team, the officer will help shape MYCP’s online identity, create compelling social media content, and support campaigns that amplify youth voices in migration governance and policymaking spaces.

The Social Media Officer will report to the Communications Lead and contribute approximately 5–7 hours per week in this fully remote volunteer role.

Position Details

• Position: Social Media Officer
• Organization: Migration Youth & Children Platform (MYCP)
• Location: Fully Remote
• Position Type: Volunteer
• Time Commitment: 5–7 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

The Social Media Officer will play a key role in expanding MYCP’s digital reach and engagement.

Manage Social Media Platforms

Responsibilities include:

• Managing MYCP’s social media channels, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
• Scheduling and publishing content.
• Monitoring audience engagement and responding to interactions.
• Supporting consistent online communication with global audiences.

Create Digital Content

The officer will:

• Develop social media captions, graphics copy, stories, and short-form video scripts.
• Create accessible content that communicates MYCP’s advocacy campaigns and organizational updates.
• Translate complex migration and policy topics into engaging digital storytelling.
• Support content creation that highlights youth voices and experiences.

Support Campaigns and Digital Strategy

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with social media campaigns around international days, events, and advocacy priorities.
• Contributing ideas for content planning and digital engagement strategies.
• Working with the editorial calendar to ensure consistent communication.

Collaborate Across Teams

The Social Media Officer will collaborate with:

• Communications team members.
• Graphic Design Officers to develop visual content.
• Advocacy, research, and engagement teams to transform programme work into accessible online content.

Monitor Performance and Trends

The role also includes:

• Tracking social media performance and audience engagement.
• Reviewing analytics and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Sharing recommendations based on emerging digital trends.

Person Specification

MYCP is seeking creative and motivated young professionals interested in digital communications.

Applicants should:

• Be between 18 and 30 years old.
• Have an interest in social media, digital communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields.
• Understand major social media platforms and current digital trends.
• Have experience creating content for organizations, campaigns, student groups, or personal projects (desirable).
• Understand rights-based communications and ethical storytelling, or be willing to learn.
• Have excellent written communication skills and strong English proficiency.
• Demonstrate creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Be organized, reliable, proactive, and comfortable working remotely.
• Show commitment to youth leadership, inclusion, and MYCP’s values.

Knowledge of additional UN languages is an advantage.

Why Apply for the Social Media Officer Role?

This opportunity offers valuable experience for individuals interested in building careers in:

• Digital communications.
• Social media management.
• Content creation.
• Advocacy campaigns.
• International development communications.
• Youth-led movements.

Successful volunteers will gain hands-on experience creating digital content for a global organization while developing skills in storytelling, campaign strategy, audience engagement, and online advocacy.

The role provides an opportunity to help amplify the voices of migrant and displaced youth while contributing to meaningful global conversations around inclusion, rights, and youth participation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit their application through the official MYCP application form.

Apply Here: https://forms.gle/TnepA8dEFGybX94v6

MYCP strongly encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of migration, displacement, or statelessness, as well as applicants from underrepresented communities.

If you are passionate about digital storytelling, social media, and using communications to create social impact, this is an opportunity to gain international experience while supporting youth-led advocacy worldwide.

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