REMOTE - Social Media Intern

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About Us:

Project Ropa is the only nonprofit organization of its kind in Los Angeles: our mission is to restore dignity and empower the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles by providing clean clothes, hygiene essentials, and employment opportunities while reducing textile waste and minimizing our carbon footprint.

Our retrofitted van, functioning as a mobile walk-in closet, carries hope as well as a full selection of new and gently used high-quality men's and women's clothing, shoes and accessories, along with hygiene kits directly to people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles each week.

Our goal is to provide new and gently used clothing of just the right fit and style for each person, uplifting morale and ultimately opening doors to employment opportunities.

We work with manufacturers, corporations, nonprofit organizations and individuals to stock our closet with surplus supplies that would otherwise end up in landfills or shipped to third-world countries. In recycling and reusing these supplies locally, we accomplish our other goal: helping to reduce our carbon footprint.

We understand that not having access to clean well-fitting clothing or to hygiene supplies is only part of the challenge facing those on the street. The greater issue stems from not being able to provide for themselves.

To further our mission and help break the cycle of homelessness, we created a social enterprise that provides job opportunities to people with barriers to employment, including previously homeless and incarcerated individuals as well as veterans.

To learn more about Project Ropa, visit our website at: www.projectropa.org

Volunteer Duties:

1. Manage and engage on our social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin).
2. Create info graphics

We would like someone who is passionate about sustainable fashion and has an understanding about the homeless population in Los Angeles. Please be tech and social media savvy and able to commit to volunteering at least three hours a week. This opportunity is only for individuals who reside in the United States.

How to Apply:

Email: caitlin@projectropa.org with links to social media accounts you have managed or contributed to.