Social Media Content Creator & Event AssistantWashington Heights Chamber Orchestra (WHCO)Part-Time, Non-Exempt Reports to: Media Director and Event CoordinatorAbout WHCOThe Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra is a professional classical music ensemble founded in 2015, serving Upper Manhattan with 20+ concerts annually. Our programming spans MainStage concerts, Family and Relaxed Concerts, Storytime with the Symphony, our Summer Picnic Concert series, and Sound Bridges community performances. We are a musician-led nonprofit committed to cultivating meaningful connections in Upper Manhattan through exemplary classical music performances and innovative educational programming.Position SummaryWe seek a creative, digitally fluent Social Media & Events Assistant to grow WHCO\'s online presence and support our concert operations. This role is primarily focused on content creation and social media management — capturing the energy of live performances, building audience engagement, and telling WHCO\'s story across platforms. Secondarily, this person will support event coordination and on-site operations as needed, occasionally stepping in to assist or substitute for our Event Coordinator.Key ResponsibilitiesSocial Media & Digital Content (90%)Create and schedule engaging content for Instagram and Facebook — performances, behind-the-scenes moments, musician spotlights, community stories, and event promotionCapture photos and video at concerts for social media, press, and archival use.Maintain a consistent posting cadence and respond to audience engagement.Track analytics and provide growth reportsOrganize and archive event mediaSupport fundraising campaign promotionEvent Support (10%)Assist Event Coordinator with on-site operations including setup/breakdown, guest check-in, wayfinding, and accessibility supportSubstitute for Event Coordinator in a support capacity when needed, including supervising volunteers, communicating event flow issues to staff, and collecting attendee contact information for development purposesQualificationsRequired: 1–2 years social media and/or event support experience (internships count) • Strong content creation instincts and visual storytelling skills • Must own a high-quality smartphone (recent iPhone or equivalent) capable of producing photo and video content suitable for press and archival use • Familiarity with Instagram/Facebook and content best practices • Strong writing skills • Experience with social media scheduling tools (Buffer or similar) • Available evenings/weekends • Ability to lift 30 lbs and stand for extended periods • Enthusiasm for classical music and WHCO\'s missionPreferred: Nonprofit arts experience • Graphic design (Canva) • Video editing (CapCut/Reels) • Spanish language skills • Trained musical ear with the ability to identify and capture high-quality musical moments in live and recorded classical performanceWhy WHCO?Work alongside professional musicians performing at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Broadway, and moreGain hands-on nonprofit arts administration and digital marketing experienceFlexible schedule with genuine opportunities for growthContribute to bilingual community programming making classical music accessible in Washington HeightsApplications reviewed on a rolling basis. Position available immediately.WHCO is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and the Washington Heights/Upper Manhattan community.
