Piroshky Piroshky, a PNW based company serving original recipes and handmade products for close to 30 years. Our doors first opened in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market in 1992, offering a unique food experience to both locals and travelers alike. We prize the special connection we have with our customers who visit us time and time again. From Pop up spots throughout the state of Washington, Oregon and California, to Missouri and Washington DC , and more states to come, home deliveries and national shipping. We are excited for the new connections and memories to come.

We are currently looking for contractual part time social media community specialist to join our marketing and social media team - strong possibility of a permanent hire! 

Description: The social media and communication specialist will work directly with themarketing department; curate an engaging narrative and exposition of Piroshky Piroshky to existing and potential customers and the community at large via various social media platforms, advertising, and content creation. The position is key in advancing the company’s communications, social media, and marketing development and material that is consistent, multifaceted and produces favorable return on investments. 

Outline of Essential Job Responsibilities /Functions to Include but not Limited to:

Standard Duties:

• Display an affinity for our products, core values and company philosophy 
• Attend team meetings with 100% attendance 
• Create and maintain company culture
• Conduct all duties and actions in a safe and secure manner, following safety guidelines as well as all company policies and procedures.
• Be able to work in a diverse team, stay consistently professional and always follow safety standards 

Position Duties:

• Interact with customers in person and online to reinforce Piroshky Piroshky's brand and marketing objectives. 

• Monitoring, communicating, and ideating around rising social media trends and topics of interest using native social tools and social listening tools like Hootsuite. 

• Monitoring and replying to direct messages and comments from followers on social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Yelp. 

• Assisting the social media and marketing team in planning/scheduling posts and developing creative content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok. 
 

• reach out to local influencers on social media or other avenues for collaboration or media exposure options
• Generate community dialogue, buzz and interaction for products, stores, featured items, services and other development 
• Overseeing customer service provided via social media – respond to inquiries, complaints and redirect as needed
• Ongoing creation and development of social media and advertising content
• Other various duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 6 months of social media and customer service experience 
• Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and other social media best practices
• Media editing and production experience
• Verbal and written communication skills that are both developed and effective
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Active and passionate about social media: it’s not just something you know, but an integral part of your daily life
• Have a car for transportation between sites/office/ events
• Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior executives
• Innate willingness to roll up your sleeves. Currently our company is ever changing, and our work requires that our crew are both adaptable and versatile.
• Demonstrate ability to think creatively, open to change and new ideas
• Ability to take action, even under circumstances when explicit or consistent direction is unavailable
• Particular Interest in local/small businesses
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and multitasking skills
• 16 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the US per E-Verify guidelines

Working Environment, Physical Demands: 

• Sitting at a desk for a long period of time
• On-Site Shifts required
• Regular use of computers and smartphones
• Weekends availability required 
• Frequent written communication with both customers and team leaders
• Scheduling posts for weeks or months at a time with a goal for each post
• Store, facility, and event visits for content creation  
• Regular virtual and in person meetings with team and senior management 
• Companywide and interdepartmental collaboration for purposes of content creation and resource building 
• Travel in company vehicle as needed (with clearance)