Story-based Strategy: Writing to Change the World

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ORGANIZATION: Rebuilding Alliance

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Helping Palestinian villagers build their homes

We have 20 years of stories to tell, experiences in each of our projects focused on advancing human rights for the Palestinian people. Rebuilding Alliance is seeking to build a team of writers to help us tell these stories on our website and build SEO for each webpage.

Rebuilding Alliance is a U.S. nonprofit with projects that include direct aid (eg. distribution of hot meals and solar lanterns in Gaza, COVID-19 relief in the West Bank and Gaza) and advocacy. Right now we're holding Congressional briefings to save the Palestinian Olive Harvest (we've held 41 briefings in this month alone).

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re looking for writers who are quick studies and not afraid to ask questions. We have 23 writing projects and each assignment will take 3 days from start to finish. You'll want to interview the key people, including our NGO partners, here and overseas, and also do some research to write your draft. Your goal: finish 5 pieces by November 18th.

The ideal candidate is organized, has good communication skills, and cares about the Middle East. Arabic speaking a plus but not required.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references.

Duties:

  • Review past reports and Interview participants involved in the project to get full context
  • Checking in with the supervisor regarding progress in assignments
  • Meet with the executive director or other members of the team for feedback
  • Research content.
  • Meet agreed-upon deadlines


We hope to continue to work with you after these assignments are completed. This volunteer opportunity could lead to a paid position.

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About Rebuilding Alliance

Location:

50 Woodside Plaza Ste. 627, Redwood City, CA 94061, US

Mission Statement

Rebuilding Alliance is dedicated to advancing equal rights for the Palestinian people through education, advocacy, and support that assures Palestinian families the right to a home, schooling, economic security, safety, and a promising future.

Description

We learned early-on that to build in war-torn communities one must partner locally with non-governmental organizations that hold the trust of the local community and maintain the highest standards of fiscal and personal integrity.

Everyone who works at Rebuilding Alliance is committed to building peace and justice through programs that make a tangible difference and together, we do our best to make RA a great place to work. Many who have joined RA as interns or in entry-level jobs have gone on to their dream-job or pursued advanced degrees.

One of our past interns wrote the following:

"I always talk about interning with Rebuilding Alliance as one of my most important, challenging and formative work experiences, especially when I'm in interviews. You asked and expected big things of me right away, and I'm so grateful for that - coordinating a teleconference series, making phone calls to important peacekeepers, offering insights in team meetings, updating our internet presence. These are skills that I value so highly, and that I'm sure will be so important as I enter this industry that is entirely new to me. I would also like to stay in touch with you and Rebuilding Alliance and help in any way I can in the coming years, whether through donations or volunteering my time when I'm back in the Bay Area."

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Emergency & Safety
International
Advocacy & Human Rights, Emergency & Safety, International

WHEN

Mon Oct 19, 2020 - Fri Nov 20, 2020

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

October 16, 2020

SKILLS

  • Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
  • Interactive/Social Media/SEO
  • Reading / Writing
  • Journalism
  • Copy Writing / Copy Editing
  • Storytelling

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3 days per story, requesting a commitment to write a min. of 5 stories before Nov. 18th
  • Student or recent graduate in Communications, Media, Journalism, or related field Outstanding writing skills (super important) True team player with a positive, teachable attitude (just as important) & great attention to detail

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