Volunteer Storyteller

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Responsibilities:

We are looking for experienced storytellers skilled in interviewing, researching, collecting quotes, and writing compelling content. Telling stories about our work is the foundation of our fundraising and friend-raising strategies. This position will allow you to get a behind-the-scenes view of our homeownership and construction departments, while interviewing current and future homeowners, home repair participants, volunteers, staff and various members of our community. Your stories will be featured on our blog and social media. This volunteer position will be working directly with the Communications Coordinator on an on-call basis

Required:

• Exceptional writing skills and a firm grasp of the English language, spelling, and punctuation
• Excellent oral communication skills and experience with interviewing.
• Comfortable working with people of all backgrounds and languages. Interpretor and translation support is provided when needed.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for storytelling
• Basic photography skills - able to take photos to accompany blog posts
• Experience with Microsoft Word
• Self starter, motivated, and creative
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Passion for the Habitat for Humanity mission

Preferred:

-Video editing skills

-Proficient in social media platforms

-Advanced photography skills

Position Details

Lengthof commitment: Ongoing. We request a 3-month minimum commitment.
Estimated total hours: This is not a time-intensive position. We can work with your schedule to determine the number of hours. Our editorial calendar is determined one month in advance.

Schedule: Flexible, with an emphasis on daytime availability. May need to meet with families in the evening hours.
Location: Work on the scene at build sites, family homes or at events. Write at your home. Meet occasionally at our office for meetings.

To apply, please submit your resume and two writing samples to: cassie@habitatportlandmetro.org with "Volunteer" in the subject by Tuesday, December 31st, 2019.

About Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East believes that everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to live. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable homeownership, everyone can help people achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves and their families. Learn more at habitatportlandmetro.org