Please note: This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity, best suited to individuals looking to gain experience, develop skills, build a portfolio, or contribute to a meaningful creative social enterprise.

Inspire Social Co. is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Executive (Volunteer) to work directly with the Head of Social Media & Operations Director across a wide range of exciting client and internal content projects.

This role offers hands-on experience across real campaigns for businesses and charities, as well as internal content for our wider social enterprise divisions, including Aspire Media Studios, Aspire Media Academy and Aspire Media TV.

Whether you’re starting out, upskilling, or looking to gain practical experience in digital media — we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director on social media content creation for client projects
Create graphics, reels, stories and short-form videos using Canva and CapCut
Schedule and publish content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn
Use Metricool to help schedule posts and review analytics (full training provided)
Support Aspire Media N.I. CIC and Inspire Social Co. with their own social media content
Research trending audio, hashtags and content formats
Monitor engagement and assist with basic performance reporting
Optional attendance at events, content shoots and community projects

Who We’re Looking For

A genuine passion for social media, storytelling and digital content
Basic writing and communication skills
Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Canva (or willingness to learn)
An interest in learning scheduling and analytics tools such as Metricool
A creative, proactive and collaborative mindset
Ideally based within 15–20 minutes of Coleraine (remote work is available)
You may already have some experience — but full support and training will be provided

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience working on real client projects and campaigns
Direct mentorship from senior leadership
Practical portfolio content and creative experience
A reference for future employment or education
The opportunity to use your creativity to support a locally rooted social enterprise

About Us

Inspire Social Co. is a modern, trend-driven social media consultancy operating as part of Aspire Media N.I. CIC, a not-for-profit creative social enterprise based in Coleraine.

Our social enterprise divisions include:

Inspire Social Co. – Social Media Strategy & Content
Aspire Media Studios – Photography & Videography
Aspire Media TV – Community-Driven Storytelling
Aspire Media Academy – OCN NI Accredited Media Training

We support local businesses and charities while reinvesting profits into creative media access, community storytelling and digital inclusion.

Important Information

This is a voluntary, unpaid position. There is no salary attached. However, extensive training, mentoring, portfolio opportunities and professional development will be provided.

How to Apply

You can apply directly through Indeed by submitting:

A short message introducing yourself and why you’re interested
Your CV
Links to any creative or content work (if available)

Or apply by email: hello@inspiresocial.co
Phone (queries only): 028 7010 3116
Instagram: @weareinspiresocial

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Volunteer

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Employee mentoring programme
Free parking
On-site parking
Work from home

Application question(s):

Do you have any previous experience creating content for social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn)?
Are you available to volunteer on a part-time basis with flexible hours each week?
Are you comfortable using or learning tools like Canva and Metricool to support social media content and scheduling?
Are you based within 15–20 minutes of Coleraine, Northern Ireland & able to work remotely?

Experience: