Volunteer Social Media Manager

Volunteer Social Media Manager

OUR ORGANIZATION

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, an estimated 1 in every 50 (2%) Canadian children and youth has an autism diagnosis. While early-childhood supports exist in pockets across the country, services thin dramatically through the school years and virtually disappear in adulthood.

The Living Autism Foundation (Canada) is a Toronto-based nonprofit building confidence, belonging and understanding for neurodivergent people across the lifespan. Our work is organized around three programs: the Trailblazers Gavel Club, a youth public speaking club chartered with Toastmasters International; Inclusive Martial Arts, where neurodivergent and neurotypical young people train side by side; and The Bridge, neurodiversity education for students from Grade 2 to graduation, growing into neuroinclusion consulting for campuses and workplaces. LAF is a registered nonprofit corporation currently pursuing registered charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency, and is guided by a standing Autistic Advisory Council with real decision-making authority.

THE ROLE

The Living Autism Foundation is looking for 1 volunteer Social Media Manager to take LAF from a small local presence to a recognized voice in neuroinclusion across Canada. You will own our social media strategy and channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube), turning the real moments from our programs into content that grows our community, attracts volunteers and partners, and inspires monthly donors.

This is a founding-stage role with real scope: you will build our audience from the ground up, set the standard for how LAF shows up online, and work directly with our Executive Director and volunteer creative team (content writer, graphic designer and videographer).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and run a quarterly social media strategy and monthly content calendar aligned with LAF's programs, campaigns and fundraising goals

Publish 3–5 posts per week across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, adapting tone for each: professional on LinkedIn, warm and community-focused on Facebook and Instagram

Plan and lead campaigns for key moments, including GivingTuesday, year-end giving, World Autism Acceptance Month (April) and the annual Trailblazers Speak showcase

Grow monthly donors and volunteer sign-ups through clear calls to action linked to our website and Zeffy donation page

Engage our community: respond to comments and messages, share partner content, and build relationships with schools, dojos, employers and autism-sector organizations

Track and report monthly results (followers, engagement, website clicks, donations and sign-ups) and recommend improvements

Protect our community: follow LAF's consent and safeguarding rules for every photo and story, and moderate comments with care

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Proven experience managing social media for an organization, brand or community; please share examples or accounts you have run

Strong writing and visual sense, with comfort using Canva, Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Pages and a scheduling tool (such as Buffer or Later)

Working knowledge of platform analytics and how to turn data into better content

Comfort with short-form video (Reels, YouTube Shorts) is a strong asset

Use of respectful, strengths-based language, including identity-first language (“Autistic people”) by default, as agreed with our Autistic Advisory Council; no pity-based or “inspiration” framing

Reliable, organized and able to work independently with a small, distributed volunteer team

Nonprofit, fundraising or digital advertising experience (including Google Ad Grants) is an asset, though not required

Genuine interest in autism inclusion and accessibility; lived or professional experience with the autism community is welcome but not required — we'll share what we know

BENEFITS

Lead ownership of social media for a founding-stage national nonprofit

Measurable, portfolio-ready results you can point to: audience growth, campaign reach and fundraising impact

Direct collaboration with LAF's Executive Director and Sprezza Advisory's strategic team

A letter of reference provided after a completed term of volunteering

Acknowledgement on LAF's website and social media

Opportunity to network with nonprofit, marketing and autism-sector professionals Additional benefits discussed at interview

THE COMMITMENT

This is a remote position; occasional in-person events in the Greater Toronto Area (South Etobicoke) may be arranged

This is a volunteer, unpaid position

Approximately 4–6 hours per week, with flexibility around your schedule

This is a 6-month initial commitment, with the possibility of extending into a longer-term communications lead role

We'd like to fill this position as soon as we find the right candidate

1 position is available

HOW TO APPLY

If you fit the profile above and would benefit personally and professionally from contributing your social media skills to LAF's mandate, please send your expression of interest, including your current resume and links to 2–3 social accounts or campaigns you have managed, to avi@thelivingautismfoundation.ca, with the role title in the subject line.

LAF welcomes applications from Autistic and neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and people from all communities.

Accommodations are available at any stage of the process, including interview questions in advance or written instead of spoken answers; just let us know what works for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates whose skills and experience best match the requirements of the position will be contacted.