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Flexible Schedule
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This Girls Story is seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Event Coordinator to help plan and execute a variety of events. These include both in-person and hybrid (online and in-person) formats aimed at engaging our diverse audiences-from fundraising efforts to recruitment drives for our editorial team and content submissions for magazine issues. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to events that amplify the voices of teen girls and support our mission. Based in DuPage County, IL - much of the work can be done remotely. Key Responsibilities: Plan, organize, and coordinate events, both virtual and in-person, to support various organizational goals. Develop event timelines, set up registration, and manage event logistics (venue, equipment, materials). Coordinate with speakers, vendors, and volunteers to ensure successful execution of each event. Oversee event promotion in collaboration with the marketing/outreach team, including social media, email campaigns, and website updates. Assist with post-event follow-up, such as thank-you letters, surveys, and reporting event outcomes. Ensure a seamless hybrid experience when applicable, including managing online platforms and ensuring participant engagement. Qualifications: Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail. Experience with event planning and logistics. Ability to manage both in-person and virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, event registration tools). Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. A passion for our mission to amplify the voices of teen girls. Benefits: Gain valuable experience in event coordination and project management. Work in a collaborative environment, shaping events that make a lasting impact. Enhance your professional network and event planning portfolio. Play a crucial role in amplifying the voices of young women and supporting a mission-driven organization.
Date Posted: 2024-10-31
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Flexible Schedule
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Wheaton, IL 60189
Are you a high school or college student who identifies as a girl, and loves writing, art, photography, or creating videos? Do you want to make a difference and help amplify the voices of teens who identify as girls? Join the editorial team of This Girl's Story magazine and be part of an exciting journey to create and publish content that matters! Key Responsibilities: Theme Planning: Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and determine themes for magazine issues a year in advance. Submission Review: Read and review submissions, and work with the team to select the best content for each quarterly issue. Copyediting & Proofreading: Polish articles, artworks, and videos, ensuring they are ready for publication, while honoring the voices of the submitters. Weekly Blog Creation: Take turns creating a weekly blog post, choosing between writing, art, or video content. Communication: Engage with submitters, inform those selected of next steps, and gently notify those whose submissions were not chosen. Creative Solutions: Explore alternative options for submissions not selected for the magazine issue - perhaps a future issue or maybe a social media post? Design & Layout: Have a say in the design and layout of the magazine and video content, making it visually stunning and engaging. Recruitment: Help recruit new content contributors and fellow editorial team members. Why Join Us? Make an Impact: Help amplify the voices of teens who identify as girls. Creative Freedom: Express your creativity and contribute to meaningful content. Valuable Experience: Gain real-life professional experience in editing, publishing, and teamwork, as well as marketing/outreach and public speaking. Supportive Community: Join a supportive and passionate team that values your contributions. Ideal Candidate: Passionate Creator: High school or college student enthusiastic about writing, art, photography, or video production. Grammar Guru: Strong command of grammar and writing style guidelines. Organized & Mature: Organized, emotionally mature, open-minded, flexible, and compassionate. Team Player: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
Date Posted: 2024-10-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Join our vibrant team and help amplify the voices of teens who identify as girls! This Girl's Story, a teen girl-produced magazine, seeks passionate volunteers to join our Marketing/Outreach Committee. Your efforts will create awareness of our impactful work and engage a broader audience. Based in DuPage County, IL - much of the work can be done remotely. Key Responsibilities: Collaborative Campaigns: Work closely with the Fundraising Committee to develop and implement engaging marketing campaigns that promote our mission and events. Social Media Management: Create, schedule, and post content on our social media platforms to boost visibility and engagement. Event Promotion: Assist in marketing and promoting events to ensure maximum participation and success. Subscription Growth: Develop strategies to increase magazine subscriptions and reach more readers. Content Recruitment: Encourage content submissions from teens who identify as girls and are in high school or college up to age 19. Volunteer Recruitment: Help recruit volunteer editorial team members from the teen community. Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with partners, supporters, and the community to foster engagement and support. Qualifications: Passion for supporting teens who identify as girls and amplifying their voices. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Creativity and enthusiasm for developing marketing strategies and campaigns. Experience with social media platforms and content creation. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Basic understanding of marketing principles. Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours per month, flexible scheduling. Participation in regular committee meetings (frequency to be determined). Benefits: Opportunity to make a tangible impact on teens who identify as girls. Gain valuable experience in marketing, outreach, and social media management. Work with a passionate and supportive team. Enhance your resume and professional network.
Date Posted: 2024-10-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Join our dynamic team and help amplify the voices of teens who identify as girls! Our teen girl-produced magazine is dedicated to publishing content created by and for teens. As a Fundraising Volunteer, you will play a vital role in ensuring our magazine continues to thrive and reach more young readers. Based in DuPage County, IL - much of the work can be remote. Key Responsibilities: Planning Fundraising Activities: Collaborate with the fundraising committee to brainstorm, plan, and implement innovative and engaging fundraising events and campaigns. Grant Writing: Assist in researching potential grant opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals, and managing the submission process. Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners. Campaign Management: Help track the progress of fundraising initiatives, manage budgets, and report on outcomes. Marketing and Promotion: Work with the marketing team to promote fundraising activities through social media, newsletters, and other channels. Information Management: Includes maintaining fundraising databases, scheduling meetings, and preparing materials. Qualifications: Passion for supporting teens who identify as girls and amplifying their voices. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Creativity and enthusiasm for planning and executing fundraising events. Basic understanding of grant writing and fundraising principles. Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Time Commitment: Minimum of [X] hours per week, flexible scheduling. Participation in regular committee meetings (frequency to be determined). Benefits: Opportunity to make a tangible impact on teens who identify as girls. Gain valuable experience in fundraising, event planning, and grant writing. Work with a passionate and supportive team. Enhance your resume and professional network.
Date Posted: 2024-10-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Are you passionate about technology and inspired by our mission to amplify teen girls voices? This Girls Story is looking for an experienced IT Specialist to support our hybrid events, where in-person and virtual participation come together. You will play a key role in setting up and managing the technology, including Zoom and related equipment, ensuring seamless interaction between attendees. Your expertise will help us create meaningful, impactful events that align with our mission to foster creativity and confidence in young women. Based in DuPage County, IL. Key Responsibilities: Set up and manage Zoom or other platforms to facilitate hybrid events. Connect and configure the necessary equipment to support two-way communication between in-person and virtual participants. Provide real-time technical support to ensure smooth event operations. Troubleshoot any issues with virtual platforms or physical equipment during the event. Advise on technology needs and assist in planning the technical aspects of future hybrid events. Collaborate with the event team to integrate tech solutions into event logistics. Qualifications: Previous experience managing hybrid events and using platforms like Zoom. Strong understanding of necessary equipment setup for live event participation. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively during live events. Experience advising on technology needs and solutions for event planning. Volunteers local to DuPage County, IL, are preferred, but remote candidates with expertise and the ability to guide in-person teams will be considered. Benefits: Support impactful events that amplify teen girls' voices and foster their creativity and confidence. Join a collaborative and innovative non-profit team. Flexible volunteer hours based on event schedules. Opportunity to expand your network and showcase your technical skills in the non-profit and event management fields.
Date Posted: 2024-10-31
