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1 person is interested
Apparating Library Book Club Co-Manager
ORGANIZATION: Fandom Forward
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1 person is interested
The Friends of the Apparating Library Book Club is a fun and social online book club for wizard activists who have donated to the HPA. The HPA is looking for a volunteer Book Club Co-Manager to work closely with our other Co-Manager to maintain current book club projects and develop new ideas. This volunteer position supports the HPA’s development and community engagement departments by helping to curate a positive experience for the HPA’s community of donors. We’re looking for someone who has passion for books, discussion, organization, and geeking out with others about great stories.
This position reports to the Executive Director and will require an average of 5 volunteer hours per week.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Co-manage the Friends of the Apparating Library Book Club platform (currently on Goodreads).
Maintain Book Club Twitter and Facebook group by posting and engaging with followers on a regular basis.
Select books, develop discussion questions, leading community book talks, and working and coordinating with senior staff as needed.
Develop a collaborative co-leadership dynamic with our other Co-Manager.
Work with senior staff, volunteers, and members of the Book Club to produce monthly curated reading lists.
Host monthly livestream discussions of featured books.
Administer yearly survey of Book Club members and track donor engagement with the Book Club.
Attend semi-regular Book Club planning meetings and all-staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Passion for and knowledge of books and stories
Experience engaging in and/or leading community discussions
Experience with social platforms like Goodreads, Twitter, and Facebook
Highly reliable and able to fully commit to co-leading the Book Club
Consistent worker and self-starter
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about various online "book culture" platforms
Interest in social change and activism
Interest in fandom and popular culture
Please submit a cover letter and resume to matt@thehpalliance.org if you are interested. We'll be in touch soon if we wish to set up an interview.
More opportunities with Fandom Forward
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Fandom Forward
Location:
P.O. Box 241, Binghamton, NY 13903, US
Mission Statement
Fandom Forward turns fans into heroes. We’re changing the world by making activism accessible through the power of story. Since 2005, we’ve engaged millions of fans through our work for equality, human rights, and literacy.
Description
Since 2005, Fandom Forward has engaged thousands of fans in social activism. Our members and chapters have raised over $123,000 for Partners In Health and sent five cargo planes of life-saving supplies to Haiti, compelled Warner Bros. to change the sourcing of their Harry Potter chocolate to be 100% UTZ or Fairtrade, and donated of over 315,000 books across the world through our Accio Books campaign, among much more!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
July 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Management
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 5 hours per week