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Craft engaging content, drive campaigns, and amplify our global conservation efforts as a Content Creator volunteer with Rainforest Partnership (RP). Join us in making a tangible impact on our planet's future. Do you want to make a difference for our planet and get hands-on work experience at an international conservation NGO? Rainforest Partnership (RP) is a non-profit based in Austin, Texas, with a diverse team spanning numerous countries worldwide, reflecting our commitment to addressing environmental challenges on a global scale. We conserve and restore tropical rainforests by working with communities to develop sustainable livelihoods that empower and respect both people and nature. RP is currently looking for a Content Creator volunteer to support the creation of outgoing media by our Marketing team to strengthen Rainforest Partnership’s communications and brand reputation. We are looking for individuals who can commit around 15-20 hours per week. OUR VALUES Entrepreneurial: resourceful, innovative, and action-oriented. Efficient: organized and process/procedure driven. Empathetic: respect and understanding toward other’s perspectives Authentic: genuine and self-aware. Positive: focused on moving us toward desired results. RESPONSIBILITIES Craft and post engaging content across our social media channels. Monitor social media channels for trends and insights to enhance our digital presence. Develop and implement strategies for campaigns across social media. Create content for social media, including posts, carousels, and reels. Repurpose existing content (webinars, photos, stories) for use across social media. Engage with our online community by responding to comments, direct messages, and other interactions. Collaborate with our team on strategic communication initiatives and campaigns. Assist with overall communications strategy. Assist with global campaign planning and execution. Complete tasks laid out in the marketing and communications plans. Analyze the effectiveness of our digital communication efforts. QUALIFICATIONS Familiarity with major social media platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Passion for storytelling and creating engaging content. Able to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization, with fresh, well-timed, and engaging content. Experience creating content, including reels/short-form video. Experience managing social media accounts strongly preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Confident using design software (our team uses Canva, but any design software is acceptable). Comfortable with Excel and Google Sheets. Interest in Marketing, Public Relations, or Communications. Be dependable, responsive, resourceful and adaptable. Bring a positive attitude and always demonstrate humility. Knowledge of Spanish language is appreciated but not required. BENEFITS Gain practical experience in nonprofit communications and digital marketing. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to an organization that collaborates with indigenous and local communities to foster sustainable livelihoods, flourishing biodiversity, and enduring rainforest preservation. Enhance your skills and gain experience while working with a global, passionate, and diverse team to achieve common goals on behalf of our rainforests. Work in a fun, high energy, positive, collaborative and diverse work environment. While our volunteer positions are unpaid, the value you bring is immeasurable. Your dedication fuels our projects, events, and initiatives, allowing us to reach our goals and create meaningful, lasting impact for our collective community.
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
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Join as a Scientific English-Spanish Translator Volunteer and utilize your language skills to translate diverse documents, fostering communication for our Spanish-speaking audience. Do you want to make a difference for our planet and get hands-on work experience at an international conservation NGO? Rainforest Partnership (RP) is a non-profit based in Austin, Texas, with team members in the US, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico and Europe. We conserve and restore tropical rainforests by working with communities to develop sustainable livelihoods that empower and respect both people and nature. RP is looking for a Scientific English-Spanish Translator Volunteer who shares our dedication to conservation and scientific discovery, and who possesses the language skills to assist in translating various documents related to our research and organizational activities. We are looking for individuals who can commit around 10+ hours per week. OUR VALUES Entrepreneurial: resourceful, innovative, and action oriented. Efficient: organized and process/procedure driven. Empathetic: respect and understanding toward other’s perspectives Authentic: genuine and self-aware. Positive: focused on moving us toward desired results. RESPONSIBILITIES Translate scientific documents, research papers, data fields, and other materials from English to Spanish and vice versa. Collaborate with researchers and team members to ensure accurate translation of technical terminology and concepts. Assist in translating other educational materials, website content, and communication materials for our Spanish-speaking audience, as required. Review and edit translated documents to maintain consistency and clarity of language. Work closely with team members to meet deadlines and prioritize translation tasks as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Fluent in both English and Spanish with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages. Experience in scientific translation, particularly in the fields of biology, ecology, or environmental science, is preferred. Knowledge of specialized scientific terminology and ability to accurately convey complex concepts in both languages. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency in terminology and style across translations. Ability to work independently and efficiently, with a commitment to meeting deadlines. Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 (Word and Excel) is a plus. Reliable and responsive to team member needs as they arise on a regular basis. Positive attitude and humility. BENEFITS Contribute to innovative approaches in translating scientific documents, enhancing accessibility and understanding of vital conservation efforts within our organization. Enhance your language skills and broaden your portfolio by working alongside a global, passionate, and diverse team of conservationists. Make a meaningful impact by contributing to an organization that collaborates with indigenous and local communities to foster sustainable livelihoods, flourishing biodiversity, and enduring rainforest preservation. Enhance your skills and expand your portfolio while working with a global, passionate, and diverse team to achieve common goals on behalf of our rainforests. Work in a fun, high energy, positive, collaborative and diverse work environment. While our volunteer positions are unpaid, the value you bring is immeasurable. Your dedication fuels our projects, events, and initiatives, allowing us to reach our goals and create meaningful, lasting impact for our collective community.
Date Posted: 2024-03-08
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Support Rainforest Partnership's mission as a Volunteer Executive Assistant, utilizing your administrative skills to support our CEO and making a real impact on global conservation efforts. Do you want to make a difference for our planet and get hands-on work experience at an international conservation NGO? Rainforest Partnership (RP) is a non-profit based in Austin, Texas, with team members in the US, Peru, Ecuador, and many other countries around the world. We conserve and restore tropical rainforests by working with communities to develop sustainable livelihoods that empower and respect both people and nature. RP is currently looking for an Executive Assistant to the CEO (volunteer) with 2-4 years of experience assisting C-Level executives to support and amplify the impact of our CEO. We are looking for individuals who can commit around 20 hours per week. OUR VALUES Entrepreneurial: resourceful, innovative, and action-oriented. Efficient: organized and process/procedure driven. Empathetic: respect and understanding toward other’s perspectives Authentic: genuine and self-aware. Positive: focused on moving us toward desired results. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide general administrative support to the CEO. Coordinate the CEO's schedule. Conduct research to understand the developing needs of our organization, inform executives, and support a wide range of deliverables, events, presentations and development efforts. Supporting CEOs correspondence and communications internally and externally. Assist team’s understanding of task assignments. Setting team meetings, recording meeting minutes, and ensuring that meetings are actionable Support team’s management of tasks on Monday.com, particularly in relation to CEO’s tasks involving team members. Coordinate CEOs social media profiles (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Proactive in anticipating the needs of the CEO, and others as assigned Self-starting, resourceful and independently problem solving Strong written and verbal communication skills Detail-oriented mindset and exceptional organizational skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team environment Excellent research skills, with the ability to efficiently navigate and extract information from various online platforms and databases Dependable, responsive, resourceful and adaptable Bring a positive attitude and always demonstrate humility Knowledge of Spanish language is appreciated but not required While it is not mandatory, applicants in Austin may have the opportunity to occasionally engage in in-person work as needed. BENEFITS Work with many different teams and individuals inside and outside of our organization. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to an organization that collaborates with indigenous and local communities to foster sustainable livelihoods, flourishing biodiversity, and enduring rainforest preservation. Enhance your skills and gain experience while working with a global, passionate, and diverse team to achieve common goals on behalf of our rainforests. Be part of a fun, high energy, positive, collaborative and diverse work environment and community. While our volunteer positions are unpaid, the value you bring is immeasurable. Your dedication fuels our projects, events, and initiatives, allowing us to reach our goals and create meaningful, lasting impact for our collective community.
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
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Unleash your creativity as a Graphic Designer to bring RP’s mission to life. Collaborate on exciting design projects and deliver compelling visuals that inspire change. Do you want to make a difference for our planet and get hands-on work experience at an international conservation NGO? Rainforest Partnership (RP) is a non-profit based in Austin, Texas, with team members in the US, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico and Europe. We conserve and restore tropical rainforests by working with communities to develop sustainable livelihoods that empower and respect both people and nature. RP is looking for a skilled and creative Volunteer Graphic Designer to join our team and contribute to our mission through visual communication, having the opportunity to collaborate with our organization on various design projects. We are looking for individuals who can commit around 15-20 hours per week during periods of high project demand. We will ask you to provide an online portfolio demonstrating your creative, design, and software skills following your initial submission for this position on VolunteerMatch. OUR VALUES Entrepreneurial: resourceful, innovative, and action-oriented. Efficient: organized and process/procedure driven. Empathetic: respect and understanding toward other’s perspectives Authentic: genuine and self-aware. Positive: focused on moving us toward desired results. RESPONSIBILITIES Create eye-catching and compelling visual materials that effectively convey our message and values, and bring the rainforest to life in inspiring, exciting, educational, and ambitious ways. Assist in maintaining and evolving our brand identity through consistent use of design elements, colors, and typography across all materials. Able to work independently and collaboratively managing team feedback and incorporating changes into designs to create the finished collateral. Deliver designs within agreed-upon timelines and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and active team communication throughout the process. Lead project-planning meetings during the design process with relevant team members to determine the schedule, layout, specifications, and final product. Stay up-to-date on current graphic and digital design trends, including awareness on accessibility standards. QUALIFICATIONS 3-5 years of graphic design and layout experience. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Canva experience is also appreciated, but not required. Able to organize and manage multiple projects with numerous stakeholders simultaneously. Ability to format digital media files to meet the needs of your projects. Punctual and deadline driven. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Independent drive, collaborative nature. Resourceful, innovative, and creative. Positive attitude and humility. Knowledge of Spanish language is appreciated but not required. BENEFITS Demonstrate your versatility, adaptability, and alignment with projects that involve social responsibility and betterment of communities. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to an organization that collaborates with indigenous and local communities to foster sustainable livelihoods, flourishing biodiversity, and enduring rainforest preservation. Enhance your skills and gain experience while working with a global, passionate, and diverse team to achieve common goals on behalf of our rainforests. Work in a fun, high energy, positive, collaborative and diverse work environment. While our volunteer positions are unpaid, the value you bring is immeasurable. Your dedication fuels our projects, events, and initiatives, allowing us to reach our goals and create meaningful, lasting impact for our collective community.
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
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Join our team as a Web Developer and help us in crafting and maintaining vibrant online experiences using Webflow. Collaborate remotely with our diverse teams to bring initiatives to life. Do you want to make a difference for our planet and get hands-on work experience at an international conservation NGO? Rainforest Partnership (RP) is a non-profit based in Austin, Texas, with team members in the US, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico and Europe. We conserve and restore tropical rainforests by working with communities to develop sustainable livelihoods that empower and respect both people and nature. RP is looking for a skilled Web Developer Volunteer to assist in the organization’s web development, optimization, and maintenance of multiple global initiative web pages and websites in Webflow. You will work remotely with the marketing, projects, and website teams. We are looking for individuals who can commit around 15-20 hours per week or more during periods of high project demand. For this position, you must have previous experience building Webflow websites. We will ask you to provide an online portfolio showcasing your Webflow projects following your initial submission for this position on VolunteerMatch. OUR VALUES Entrepreneurial: resourceful, innovative, and action oriented. Efficient: organized and process/procedure driven. Empathetic: respect and understanding toward other’s perspectives Authentic: genuine and self-aware. Positive: focused on moving us toward desired results. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and develop RP’s and other initiative’s website projects, managing the overall project timelines and deliverables. Collaborate, and mentor project UX designers assigning tasks as needed, as well as offer feedback and direction to the UX designers on project deliverables. Work with RP team members, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. Able to iterate on UI/UX designs as needed and have knowledge of UX/UI best practices and standards for creating engaging user experiences. Convert mid to high-fidelity Figma designs to Webflow to build and launch responsive websites/webpages optimized for desktop and mobile users. Provide hands-on support with website optimization using Google Tag Manager to implement conversion tracking and analytics tags on the website. Ensure the website is responsive, accessible and user-friendly across all devices. Troubleshoot and fix any issues related to website functionality and accessibility. Optimize web pages for maximum speed, scalability, and SEO best practices to improve overall website design and functionality. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 2 years of experience in Webflow CMS and expertise in responsive layouts. Solid understanding of HTML and CSS. Proficiency in web design software(s) and MS Office tools including Figma, Sketch, Adobe Suite, etc. Knowledge of SEO, best practices to improve website visibility and search engine rankings, Google Analytics, Google Optimize, and Google Tag Manager. Experience and knowledge of creating and using branding guidelines/style guides. A strong knowledge of accessibility and website security principles. Ability to compose compelling imagery and web design under time constraint (i.e. distilling ideas into concise and impactful visuals). Punctuality and deadline-driven personality, following a UX design process. Strong communication and management skills to drive progress for an ambitious website design and development team. Reliable and responsive to team member needs as they arise on a regular basis. Positive attitude and humility. Knowledge of Spanish language is appreciated but not required. BENEFITS Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to an organization that collaborates with indigenous and local communities to foster sustainable livelihoods, flourishing biodiversity, and enduring rainforest preservation. Enhance your skills and expand your portfolio while working with a global, passionate, and diverse team to achieve common goals on behalf of our rainforests. Work in a fun, high energy, positive, collaborative and diverse work environment. While our volunteer positions are unpaid, the value you bring is immeasurable. Your dedication fuels our projects, events, and initiatives, allowing us to reach our goals and create meaningful, lasting impact for our collective community.
Date Posted: 2024-04-09
