Director of Communications

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We are looking for an individual, passionate about our mission and helping Michigan students, to manage our communications. Join a passionate and hard-working team of volunteers focused on reducing barriers for Michigan students participating in academic, extracurricular activities!

Opportunity Summary:
The Director of Communications is a volunteer position responsible for managing the public relations and communications of the Michigan Youth Education Fund. You would work closely with our Executive Director and our social media content creator. The Director of Communications will help to carry out our mission by building and sustaining the organization's positive reputation in our community, writing and delivering press releases, and handling all communication sent to the public (blog posts, social media posts, newsletter, etc.)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the organization's communication strategy.
• Manage content creation for social media.
• Oversee blog and website content.
• Contact members of the media to set up interviews with organization's leadership.
• Create and launch press releases.

Opportunity Requirements:
Meaningful experience with social media platforms, Facebook advertisements, copy writing, and communication skills. Some college preferred, but not required. The volunteer opportunity is fully virtual with bi-weekly meetings. The volunteer should live in Michigan.

Organization Overview:
The Michigan Youth Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by students to reduce the cost of participating in academic, extracurricular activities (like Model United Nations, DECA, HOSA, Robotics, Forensics, etc.) Founded in April 2020, The Michigan Youth Education Fund has distributed more than $8,000 in grants to support more than 350 Michigan students.

Mission:
The Michigan Youth Education Fund is committed to reducing barriersand costs for students participating in extracurricular activities and attending experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom.