Social Media Senior Coordinator(Fondation Solar Impulse / Climate Impulse)
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About Us
The Solar Impulse Foundation, founded by explorer and clean tech pioneer Bertrand Piccard, champions a unified approach to ecology—because sustainability is crucial from both environmental and financial perspectives. By identifying, labeling, and promoting thousands of clean and efficient solutions, we collaborate with both startups and global institutions to modernize economies and accelerate climate action through innovation.
As part of this mission, Climate Impulse—the first non-stop, zero-emission flight around the world powered by green hydrogen—showcases the power of pioneering spirit combined with clean technologies, inspiring global leaders and citizens alike to pursue a low-carbon future.
The Role
We are seeking a Social Media Senior Coordinator to lead and enhance the social media presence of the Solar Impulse Foundation, Bertrand Piccard, and Climate Impulse, which collectively reach nearly one million followers. As a vital member of our young and dynamic communications team, you will shape our online voice, develop strategic campaigns, and create content that drives engagement and amplifies our mission. Additionally, you will play a key role in major events, producing real-time content and working with internal teams to maximize visibility across channels.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the social media strategy to support the communication objectives of the Solar Impulse Foundation, including the Climate Impulse project.
- Community management & monitoring: Ensure tracking and moderation by responding to comments across various platforms.
- Stay informed about new digital trends and communication methods to develop innovative content formats.
- Actively support internal teams in promoting their activities, providing advice on strategies to maximize visibility, and crafting and publishing posts.
- Monitor and optimize the daily performance of developed content. Experience with reporting and monitoring tools such as Sprout Social is a plus.
- Provide briefings to creative agencies or in-house teams for the creation of specific content.
- Create onsite content during events to capture and communicate key moments, ensuring a dynamic and real-time presence (e.g., COP, major events).
- Identify relays and messengers to amplify the reach of communications and enhance our following.
Desired Profile
- Strong interest in environmental issues and sustainability.
- Higher education in communication, specializing in social media management.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in social media strategy (including paid media) and content creation for digital channels, particularly LinkedIn and Instagram.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French (spoken and written); other languages are a plus.
- Working knowledge of scheduling posts and familiarity with tools such as Meltwater, Meta Business Suite, Tweetdeck, LinkedIn Analytics, etc.
- Creative mindset with analytical abilities; adept at developing innovative content while analyzing and monitoring the performance of actions.
- Agile and proactive, capable of anticipating needs, adapting, and demonstrating resilience and flexibility.
- Bonus points for experience in an agency and strong drafting skills.
What We Offer
- The unique opportunity to join a vibrant international team that merges passion for making a difference with a rigorous, results-oriented work ethic.
- A flexible work environment with opportunities for personal development and self-challenge.
- A full-time permanent position based in Lausanne, Switzerland.