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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Awaken Pittsburgh: Awaken Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering well-being, empathy, and compassion for all. We achieve our mission by teaching and encouraging mindfulness and meditation practices. Through our programs, we aim to empower individuals and communities to thrive in a fast-paced world, promoting a culture of mindfulness that benefits everyone. Position Overview: As a Digital Content Curator Intern at Awaken Pittsburgh, you will play a pivotal role in promoting our mission and increasing our impact. You will work closely with our marketing team to develop and implement marketing strategies that effectively communicate our values and programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a cause that makes a difference in people's lives, while gaining hands-on experience in non-profit marketing. What can you expect to do in this role? (Essential Duties) Review and select high-quality content from our video archives. Edit and repurpose videos for use on various social media platforms and in email newsletters. Develop a content calendar to ensure a steady stream of compelling content. Collaborate with the marketing team to align content with broader promotional strategies. Analyze engagement data to understand audience preferences and adjust content strategies accordingly. Stay up-to-date with social media trends to keep our content fresh and relevant. We expect this position to require 5-8 hours per week. About You: Proven experience in video editing. A strong interest in mindfulness, meditation, and the mission of Awaken Pittsburgh. Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience in social media management or email marketing. Knowledge of mindfulness and well-being practices. Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro). Benefits: Flexible work hours and remote work options. Opportunities for professional development. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Awaken Pittsburgh is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. What makes you, you? At Awaken Pittsburgh, we welcome all talents, skill sets, experiences, and backgrounds. We believe that each of us plays a part and can contribute to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. Our culture results from our behaviors, actions, commitments, and how we get things done by being as collaborative and inclusive as possible. In turn, our culture of belonging inspires us to speak, listen, learn from each other and bring forward the best ideas to strengthen and pursue our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other diverse identity or protected classification.
Date Posted: 2024-11-22
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Awaken Pittsburgh: Awaken Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering well-being, empathy, and compassion for all. We achieve our mission by teaching and encouraging mindfulness and meditation practices. Through our programs, we aim to empower individuals and communities to thrive in a fast-paced world, promoting a culture of mindfulness that benefits everyone. About This Role: As a Facebook Coordinator Intern at Awaken Pittsburgh, you will play a pivotal role in promoting our mission and increasing our impact. You will be responsible for developing and implementing our social media strategy for the Facebook platform in order to increase our online presence and improve our marketing and sales efforts. The Facebook Coordinator Intern will help market our programming, manage our Facebook platform, and work with our marketing team to actualize our marketing plans and strategies. Key Responsibilities: ● Set specific marketing goals with the team ● Implement marketing strategies aligned with business targets ● Develop, design, implement and monitor digital campaigns to increase web traffic, program sign ups, and brand awareness ● Forecast market trends ● Research market to identify new clients and opportunities ● Generate innovative ideas to promote our brand and our products ● Address advertising needs ● Work with branding professional to ensure brand consistency through all marketing channels ● Establish a strong, long-term social media presence About You: ● Currently pursuing or have equivalent of an associates, bachelors, or masters degree (degree field in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred but not necessary). ● A strong interest in mindfulness, meditation, and the mission of Awaken Pittsburgh. ● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. ● Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing tools. ● Creative thinker with attention to detail. ● Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. ● Proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to learn new software as needed. Awaken Pittsburgh is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. What makes you, you? At Awaken Pittsburgh, we welcome all talents, skill sets, experiences, and backgrounds. We believe that each of us plays a part and can contribute to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. Our culture results from our behaviors, actions, commitments, and how we get things done by being as collaborative and inclusive as possible. In turn, our culture of belonging inspires us to speak, listen, learn from each other and bring forward the best ideas to strengthen and pursue our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other diverse identity or protected classification. Please email coverletter and resume to: Eddy@awakenpittsburgh.org if interested
Date Posted: 2024-11-22
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Awaken Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated volunteer Email Marketing Specialist to join our team. The Email Marketing Specialist will play a crucial role in expanding our reach into the B2B sector, seeking corporate sponsorships, engaging with our community, and promoting our programs and events through effective email campaigns. About Awaken Pittsburgh: Awaken Pittsburgh is a community-based organization dedicated to promoting mindfulness, meditation, and wellness practices in the Pittsburgh area. Our mission is to foster personal growth, resilience, and compassion through accessible mindfulness programs and resources. About the Position (Essential Duties): - Designing and implementing email marketing campaigns to promote our B2B programming, workshops, and presentations. - Developing engaging content for email marketing campaigns, newsletters, announcements, and promotional materials. - Creating segmented email lists to ensure targeted communication with different audience groups. - Analyzing email campaign performance metrics and optimizing strategies for increased open rates, click-through rates, and conversions. - Collaborating with the marketing team to align email marketing efforts with overall organizational goals and branding guidelines. - Staying up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in email marketing. About You: - Previous experience (either professional or volunteer) in email marketing. - Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences. - Proficiency in email marketing platforms (we currently use MonkeyPod). - Knowledge of email marketing analytics and metrics, with the ability to interpret data to inform decision-making. - Creativity and attention to detail in designing visually appealing email templates and graphics. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment. - Experience with graphic design and Canva to create graphics a plus. - Passionate about mindfulness, mental health, and meditation. Awaken Pittsburgh is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. What makes you, you? At Awaken Pittsburgh, we welcome all talents, skill sets, experiences, and backgrounds. We believe that each of us plays a part and can contribute to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. Our culture results from our behaviors, actions, commitments, and how we get things done by being as collaborative and inclusive as possible. In turn, our culture of belonging inspires us to speak, listen, learn from each other and bring forward the best ideas to strengthen and pursue our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other diverse identity or protected classification. Time Commitment: This is a remote volunteer position with flexible hours. The Email Marketing Specialist is expected to commit approximately 5 hours per week, with the flexibility to adjust based on project needs and availability. Benefits: - Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the growth and success of a community-focused organization. - Gain valuable experience in email marketing and digital communications within a nonprofit setting. - Work alongside a passionate team of individuals dedicated to promoting mindfulness and wellness in the Pittsburgh area. - Receive recognition and gratitude for your contributions to Awaken Pittsburgh's mission. How to Apply: To apply for the volunteer Email Marketing Specialist position, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to Marybeth@awakenpittsburgh.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Date Posted: 2024-09-20
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Flexible Schedule
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Pittsburgh, PA 15217
About Us Awaken Pittsburgh, a non-profit 501(c)(3) formed in 2016, is seeking two new Board members with expertise in either marketing or finance as part of its goal to diversify its Board. Awaken Pittsburgh is a growing, energetic secular organization that draws upon the wisdom of mindfulness and meditation to serve a broad public. Its evidence-based curricula and programming serve students, educators, therapy clients, social services and mental health professionals, corporations, and any other individual or organization seeking to gain clarity, focus, renewal, and improved productivity. About The Position Awaken Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced professional to join its Finance committee. Working closely with Awaken Pittsburgh’s Executive Director, Treasurer, and Board, the new Board Member will serve on the finance committee to help oversee the monthly finances of the organization, grant accounting, provide quarterly updates for the board, and support the annual budget, review, 990 and BCO-10 reporting. All board members help to promote future growth and help guide the institution’s mission, vision, and long-term sustainability. See our web site at www.awakenpittsburgh.org for more. About You Knowledge of/connections within the Pittsburgh region. Experience in either finance/accounting/bookkeeping. Familiarity with MonkeyPod, a plus. Previous community engagement or partnership development work is a plus. Able to foster and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including community partners, Executive Director and Board members. Able to think and act strategically with an eye on the "big picture" of a dynamic, future-focused non-profit organization. Comfortable being a public face of Awaken Pittsburgh i.e. at community events and in media interviews if necessary, alongside the Executive Director. Collaborative by nature, placing focus on shared objectives and goals. Embraces cultural, gender and racial diversity. Displays integrity, accessibility and accountability in all actions. Familiar with mindfulness practices, the current science of mindfulness and/or a practitioner of meditation. Passionate about the impact of evidence-based mindfulness practices, especially in education, high-stress professions and underserved populations. Key Responsibilities In accordance with Awaken Pittsburgh’s Bylaws, the Board Members shall: Be familiar with the organization’s programs, policies, and operations Attend quarterly board meetings and monthly committee meetings (approximately 2 hours each) Attend and actively participate in the annual meeting (approx. 3 hours) Actively serve on at least one committee(in this case Finance) and take on special assignments Review agenda and supporting documents prior to all meetings Participate in development and marketing of fundraising activities and/or special events Assist in strategizing business development and fundraising plans and activities that assist the organization in meeting its goals and delivering upon its mission Collaborate with other volunteers to coordinate delivery of materials, campaigns and collateral Provide guidance and assist in management of donor and earned revenue development Keep current with your own personal mindfulness or contemplative practice and related issues and developments in program areas Strictly adhere to conflict of interest policies Strictly adhere to confidentiality policies Be familiar with the organization's programs, policies, and operations as well as be able to write new Finance committee organizational policy and procedure Perform monthly and quarterly analysis and report to the Treasurer variances and explanations for fluctuations Assist Treasurer and Finance Committee in accounting for customer and grant revenue transactions under the appropriate accounting standards Assist in quarterly grant review with the Executive Director to determine the appropriate spend in line with the grant restrictions Audit monthly and quarterly financials to propose accounting adjustments in line with organization policies Awaken Pittsburgh is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. What makes you, you? At Awaken Pittsburgh, we welcome all talents, skill sets, experiences, and backgrounds. We believe that each of us plays a part and can contribute to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. Our culture results from our behaviors, actions, commitments, and how we get things done by being as collaborative and inclusive as possible. In turn, our culture of belonging inspires us to speak, listen, learn from each other and bring forward the best ideas to strengthen and pursue our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other diverse identity or protected classification. How to Apply See our website at www.awakenpittsburgh.org for more information about us. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to lisa@awakenpittsburgh.org
Date Posted: 2024-09-18
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Volunteer Webmaster About Awaken Pittsburgh: Awaken Pittsburgh is a small nonprofit that works to transform lives and systems through mindfulness-based social and emotional regulation practices. About this position: Awaken Pittsburgh is looking for a Webmaster who can remotely maintain and update our website and server. You will be responsible for ensuring our WordPress site (utilizing the Brizy platform) stays up-to-date and secure, while making improvements to maximize performance and minimize downtime. You will be regularly updating our website, fixing broken links and images, improving page load speeds, and creating backups. The Webmaster will also implement new designs for the website and work with designers on the best approach to implementation. What can you expect to do in this role? (Essential Duties) Implementing requested changes to the Awaken WordPress website by: Creating new pages and posts using Brizy website builder Editing existing content Writing custom code when standard widgets do not meet the current need Updating and managing user permissions Uploading and embedding media into webpages Creating and implementing forms Updating global assets such as headers and footers Working within an existing custom WordPress template Adding and modifying global tags for Google Analytics and other third-party applications Fixing broken links, images, etc. Collaborate with marketing team on implementing relevant code for ad campaigns Collaborate with designers to agree on a design for the website Ensure website usability by using different devices, browsers, and operating systems Monitor, analyze, and report on website uptime and downtime Analyze and implement changes to improve site performance Support making the website ADA compliant and fully accessible Troubleshoot website and server issues as needed Average time commitment: 2-5 hours per week About You: Background in Computer Science, Design, or another related field Previous experience using WordPress, WordPress plugins, and Brizy Comfortable working with custom WordPress templates and writing custom code Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design software Basic understanding of web analytics and SEO Proficient in HTML and CSS Knowledge of Javascript and PHP Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Benefits: Flexible work hours and remote work options. Opportunities for professional development. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Awaken Pittsburgh is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. What makes you, you? At Awaken Pittsburgh, we welcome all talents, skill sets, experiences, and backgrounds. We believe that each of us plays a part and can contribute to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. Our culture results from our behaviors, actions, commitments, and how we get things done by being as collaborative and inclusive as possible. In turn, our culture of belonging inspires us to speak, listen, learn from each other and bring forward the best ideas to strengthen and pursue our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other diverse identity or protected classification. To apply email marybeth@awakenpittsburgh.org.
Date Posted: 2024-09-20
