Social Media Specialist

Sharing Excess | Part-Time, Philadelphia / Reasonable Commuting Distance to Philadelphia 

About Sharing Excess

Sharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple but powerful mission: save food and feed communities. What started as a student startup now operates across the country, distributing millions of pounds of food every week to thousands of community partners nationwide.

Our work is fast-paced, creative, and deeply impactful. We operate like a high-growth startup and collaborate with major creators, brands, and partners to bring awareness to food insecurity and food waste. We are looking for team members who are driven, adaptable, and passionate about making a meaningful difference.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Marketing Director
Collaborates with: Marketing & Content Team, Executive Leadership, External Partners, Community Engagement team, and other departments as necessary.  

Role Overview

The Social Media Specialist will help shape and grow Sharing Excess’s digital presence, with a primary focus on Instagram and TikTok. This role is responsible for creating engaging content, capturing in-the-field storytelling, and driving audience growth through creative, trend-aware strategies.

You will be a key voice of the brand—bringing energy, authenticity, and empathy to every piece of content while helping translate real-world impact into compelling digital storytelling.

Responsibilities Include

• Create, develop, and post engaging content across Instagram and TikTok
• Capture in-person content at food rescues, community events, and pop-ups
• Collaborate with the content team on editing and polishing video/photo content
• Post and manage Instagram Stories, including live and behind-the-scenes coverage
• Monitor social media trends and creatively “newsjack” relevant moments
• Track and report on content performance to inform strategy and growth
• Support campaign execution for awareness and fundraising initiatives
• Contribute to content calendars and overall social media strategy
• Help grow audience engagement, reach, and brand visibility
• Represent the Sharing Excess voice: bold, young, empathetic, and mission-driven

You’ll Have

• Experience creating content for social media platforms (especially Instagram and TikTok)
• Strong understanding of social media trends, formats, and audience engagement
•  Social Media optimized Video editing and content production skills
• Ability to capture content in dynamic, real-world environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, startup-style environment

It’s Amazing If You Also Have

• Experience filming and editing short-form video content
• A strong personal or professional social media presence
• Experience covering live events or creating in-the-field content
• A strong sense of storytelling and visual creativity
• Familiarity with analytics tools and performance tracking

You’ll Be Successful If

• You are creative, proactive, and constantly generating new ideas
• You are comfortable being in the field and capturing content in real time
• You stay on top of trends and know how to adapt them to a mission-driven brand
• You are organized and able to manage multiple content streams
• You care deeply about the mission and want to help amplify impact

Employment Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Compensation: $45-52 per hour based on experience
• Schedule: Part-time, hybrid
• Location: Must be available to film in Philadelphia, with additional travel as needed

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to travel and capture impactful work in the field
• Direct exposure to leadership and high-profile partnerships
• Hands-on experience building a fast-growing brand and mission-driven organization

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sharing Excess is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.