2024-11-11
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2025-02-07
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Virtual Opportunity
Hello Community, Do you have a passion for supporting groundbreaking research and educational initiatives? Are you a skilled grant writer with a knack for crafting compelling narratives and navigating complex funding requirements? If so, we need your support! We are seeking experienced grant writers to help us secure funding for innovative projects from prestigious institutions like the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Education, Department of Labor, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Contribute Your Skills & Expertise: By joining our team, you will play a vital role in advancing critical research and educational endeavors. This is an exceptional opportunity to: Make a Real Impact: Help secure funding for projects that address significant challenges in student workforce development. Gain Valuable Experience: Expand your grant writing portfolio by working on diverse and impactful projects. Shape the Future of Research & Education: Contribute to the success of initiatives that drive progress and innovation. Who We're Looking For: Skilled grant writers. Certainly a plus if you have a proven track record of securing funding from government agencies. However, this is not a requirement. Individuals with excellent research, writing, and communication skills. There are many facets to understadning grant requirements. Knowledge of NSF, Department of Education, Department of Labor, and NIH grant guidelines is a plus. Passion for supporting research and education in the United States. Stong project management skills and experience with creating spreadsheets Great communication skills, patient and very detailed in their research and writing To Contribute: Please express your interest by emailing bstemvolunteers@gmail.com with the following information: Your resume and/or Linkedin profile Your grant writing experience and areas of expertise Your availability (estimated 10-15 hours commitment per week) Samples of your previous grant writing work (optional) Time Commitment: We are looking for someone who can commitment 10-15 hours a week. We offer flexible arrangements to accommodate your schedule. Join our team and use your grant writing skills to make a real difference in the world of research and education!
Date Posted: 2024-11-09
2024-10-21
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2025-01-19
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Virtual Opportunity
Hello Community, B~STEM Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young girls and women in business and STEM fields. We provide dynamic educational experiences through events, programs, and online initiatives. Our founder recently received a National Science Foundation SBIR award for developing an AI-powered student workforce development technology, Learn Collaborate. About the Position (U.S. BASED VOLUNTEERS ONLY) We are seeking a passionate and experienced Digital Marketing Strategist to design and develop a comprehensive marketing strategy to promote B~STEM Project and its groundbreaking work in STEM education, with a focus on their new student workforce development platform. This is a strategic role focused on planning and creation, not implementation. If you are also interested in implementation we're open to that discussion as well. However, it is not required for this current volunteer position. Responsibilities: Strategy Development: Develop a multi-channel digital marketing strategy encompassing press releases, social media content, blog posts, online publications, podcasts, and influencer outreach. Identify and prioritize target audiences for B~STEM Project and Learn Collaborate. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and a framework for measuring the success and impact of the strategy (website traffic, social media engagement, media mentions, etc.). Create a phased rollout plan with timelines and milestones, outlining the sequence of marketing activities for both short-term impact and long-term growth. Content Creation: Draft compelling press releases highlighting the NSF SBIR award and the impact of Learn Collaborate. Create engaging content for various online platforms (website, social media, blogs) tailored to different audiences. Research and identify relevant online publications, podcasts, and influencers in the fields of innovation, education, edtech, the skilled economy, diversity, workforce development, and project management. Long-Term Vision: Develop a sustainable content calendar and engagement strategy for ongoing promotion of B~STEM Project and Learn Collaborate. Outline recommendations for building an online community and fostering engagement. Provide a framework for ongoing analysis and improvement of the strategy based on performance data. Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in digital marketing strategy development Excellent writing, communication, and research skills Strong understanding of social media and online marketing trends Creative, independent, and organized Passion for STEM education and diversity Commitment: 10-15 hours per week 3-month commitment Immediate start date Benefits: Make a real impact on STEM education and diversity Support student workforce develoment and edtech innovation Gain valuable experience in non-profit marketing strategy Work with a passionate and innovative team
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
2024-11-20
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2025-02-18
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Virtual Opportunity
Hello Community! We're seeking a dedicated volunteer ( U.S. BASED ONLY) to lead user testing for an exciting new edtech software. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in usability testing and contribute to a product that will impact how students and educators learn. What You'll Do: Recruit user testers: Resource 15-20 college students (ages 17-30) and 5-10 college professors/instructors. Facilitate testing sessions: Conduct 30-45 minute sessions via Zoom or other suitable methods. Analyze and report: Compile a comprehensive usability report with key findings, insights, and recommendations for improvement. This report should specifically highlight: What's working well: Identify the strengths of the design and features that users find intuitive and effective. What's not working: Pinpoint pain points, areas of confusion, and any usability issues encountered by users. Suggestions for improvement: Provide concrete, actionable recommendations based on user feedback to enhance the product's usability and user experience. Responsibilities: Collaborate with our team to define clear testing goals and objectives. Identify and recruit representative user testers. Conduct user testing sessions, observing user interactions and gathering feedback. Analyze testing data to identify usability issues and prioritize them based on severity and impact. Qualifications: Strong interest in usability testing and user-centered design. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience with the Maze user testing platform is strongly preferred. Experience with user research or testing is a plus. To Apply: Please submit your resume and LinkedIn profile to bstemvolunteers@gmail.com. We are a small organization and can ONLY respond to applicants who provide the requested information. This is an unpaid volunteer position, but you'll gain valuable experience in a dynamic edtech environment and contribute to a product with the potential to make a real difference. Thank you for your interest!
Date Posted: 2024-11-20
