Application Guide

How to Apply for Social Media Manager

at LA River Expeditions (a program of The Electric Lodge)

🏢 About LA River Expeditions (a program of The Electric Lodge)

LA River Expeditions, a program of The Electric Lodge, is a unique nonprofit that combines outdoor adventure with environmental education by offering kayaking tours on the LA River. Working here means contributing to a mission that connects people with nature in an urban setting, promoting conservation and community engagement.

About This Role

As a Social Media Manager, you'll lead digital storytelling to highlight the transformative experiences of kayaking on the LA River, driving awareness and ticket sales. Your content will directly support the nonprofit's goal of fostering environmental stewardship and making outdoor education accessible to diverse audiences.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start by checking analytics and engagement on yesterday's posts, then planning and creating content for upcoming tours—like a quick Instagram Reel of a kayaker spotting wildlife. You'd also coordinate with the tour team to capture fresh footage, schedule posts across platforms, and respond to comments to build community.

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🎯 Who LA River Expeditions (a program of The Electric Lodge) Is Looking For

  • Has strong visual instincts and copywriting skills to create compelling content that showcases the beauty and impact of the LA River tours.
  • Is creative, responsible, and self-directed, able to manage a content calendar and pivot quickly based on engagement or events.
  • Understands cause-driven marketing and can authentically communicate the nonprofit's mission of environmental connection.
  • Has a genuine interest in the environment, outdoor education, or recreation & tourism, and can translate that passion into engaging social media content.

📝 Tips for Applying to LA River Expeditions (a program of The Electric Lodge)

1

Tailor your portfolio or examples to show experience with nature, outdoor recreation, or environmental nonprofits—include specific metrics like engagement rates or growth.

2

In your cover letter, mention a specific aspect of the LA River or LA River Expeditions that personally resonates with you to demonstrate genuine interest.

3

Propose a mini content strategy (e.g., 2-3 post ideas for Instagram/TikTok) that aligns with their mission of environmental education and tour promotion.

4

Highlight any experience with EventBrite or similar ticketing platforms, as driving ticket sales is a key goal.

5

Showcase your ability to work independently with examples of self-directed projects or remote work success.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for environmental education and outdoor recreation, and how it connects to the LA River's mission.", "Specific examples of content you've created that drove engagement or ticket sales for a cause or event.", 'Your familiarity with managing multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, EventBrite) and creating platform-specific content.', "Your ability to work autonomously while aligning with a nonprofit's brand voice and goals."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore LA River Expeditions' current social media channels to understand their tone, content mix, and engagement patterns.
  • → Read about The Electric Lodge's broader mission and programs to understand the organizational context.
  • → Research the LA River's history and environmental significance to authentically incorporate that into content.
  • → Look at recent news or events related to the LA River (e.g., restoration projects, community events) for content ideas.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach storytelling for a kayaking tour that highlights both adventure and environmental education?
2 Describe a time you managed a content calendar for a cause-driven organization. How did you prioritize and measure success?
3 What strategies would you use to convert social media followers into ticket buyers for our tours?
4 How do you stay updated on trends for platforms like TikTok and Instagram while maintaining brand consistency?
5 Can you walk us through your creative process for a recent post that performed well? What made it successful?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't reference the nonprofit's mission or the LA River specifically.
  • Focusing only on aesthetics without showing how your content drives measurable outcomes like ticket sales or engagement.
  • Ignoring the part-time nature and not demonstrating how you'll manage time effectively across multiple platforms.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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