Social Media Community Associate, Part-time Temporary (Onsite)

Social Media Community Associate, Part-time Temporary (Onsite)

Overview: 

The social media community associate will assist in building and nurturing our online community.  This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community management in the highly engaged world of cannabis communities. This role will average 20 hours/week for 5 months.

The impact you'll make:

• Assist in building and nurturing our online community using social media platforms
• Assist in developing and implementing community engagement strategies.
• Monitor and participate in relevant online discussions on assigned social platform(s)
• Support the creation and curation of engaging content to drive community interactions.
• Help manage and moderate community forums to ensure a positive and respectful environment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather insights and feedback from the community.
• Track and analyze community engagement metrics and contribute to regular reporting.
• Respond to social community inquiries in platform and provide support to users under the guidance of the Community Manager.
• Stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in online community management.
• Surface topics and relevant discussions to internal teams to help influence marketing, content & social tactics.
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What you've accomplished:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms including Discord, Facebook, Kick, Reddit, Telegram, Tik Tok, Twitch, X (formerly Twitter) YouTube
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking and the ability to generate engaging content.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A strong understanding and passion for cannabis and an interest in building online communities.
• Must be 21 years old
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to work non-traditional hours

Bonus Points:

• Previous experience in community management, social media, or digital marketing.
• Familiarity with social media management tools and analytics platforms.

The base pay range for this position is $25.00 per hour

Why Work at Weedmaps?

• You get to work at the leading technology company in the cannabis industry
• You get to play a meaningful role in helping to advance cannabis causes, including helping improve the lives of patients who rely on the benefits of cannabis
• You get an opportunity to shape the future of the cannabis industry
• You get to work on challenging issues in a collaborative environment that encourages you to do your best 
• You get to work in a casual and fun environment; no fancy clothes required, but you are free to dress to the nines!
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• Numerous opportunities and tools to learn and grow your professional skills
• Endless opportunities to network and connect with other Weedmappers through speaker series, Employee Resource Groups, happy hours, team celebrations, game nights, and much more!

Weedmaps is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion and religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Applicants  are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state/local laws, unless the accommodation presents undue hardship. Please email us at peopleoperations at weedmaps.com if you would like to confidentially discuss a potential accommodation during the interview process.

About Weedmaps:

WM Technology, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MAPS) mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy. Now in its second decade, WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change we’ve seen in the past 10 years.

Founded in 2008, WM Technology, is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, comprising a B2C platform, Weedmaps, and B2B software, WM Business. The cloud-based SaaS solutions from WM Business provide an end-to-end operating system for cannabis retailers. WM Business’ tools support compliance with the complex, disparate, and constantly evolving regulations applicable to the cannabis industry. Through its website and mobile apps, WM Technology provides consumers with the latest information about cannabis retailers, brands, and products, facilitating product discovery and driving engagement with our retail and brand customers.

WM Technology holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since inception, WM Technology has worked tirelessly, not only to become the most comprehensive platform for consumers, but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space, to advocate for legalization, social equity, and licensing in many jurisdictions, and to facilitate further learning through partnering with subject matter experts on providing detailed, accurate information about the plant.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at www.weedmaps.com.

Notice to prospective Weedmaps job applicants:

Our team has been made aware of incidents involving LinkedIn, Telegram, and Facebook accounts impersonating Weedmaps recruiters. These individuals are attempting to use our company name to solicit payment from prospective candidates interested in applying for jobs at our company. Our team is actively working to combat these attempts, but in the meantime, please be mindful of the following:

• Our recruiters will always communicate with candidates through an @weedmaps.com email address.

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• Our recruiters will NEVER ask for or attempt to solicit payment from applicants in order to apply, interview, or work for Weedmaps.

• If you are interested in a role at Weedmaps, please apply through our established channels.

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If you are unsure if a communication is legitimate, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] and they will happily confirm for you. Thank you for your vigilance and we appreciate your interest in working with us!