Black Resilience Fund Communications/Graphic Design Volunteer

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Role: BRF Communications Team Member

Classification: Volunteer

Reports To: Jordan Cooper and Lindsey Hoeft

SUMMARY : The BRF Communications Team Member will support general marketing and communications strategy across the Black Resilience Fund. The volunteer will assist in crafting stories and messaging to be shared through our various social media platforms and serving as a steward of Brown Hope’s brand. Candidates should live in the community and be knowledgeable of local resources and support systems, have a passion for marketing and nonprofit service, and the ability to attend teleconference meetings.

ABOUT BROWN HOPE: Brown Hope is a community solution for racial justice. We develop Black, Brown, and Indigenous leaders to create powerful strategies that build community resilience and inspire transformational change. Guided by our 12 Principles of Hope , we organize four programs which help to advance our goals to transfer power and capital to Black, Brown, and Indigenous Oregonians: Blackstreet Bakery, Power Hour, Black Resilience Fund, and Equity & Beyond. As a nonprofit incubator, our programs evolve to meet critical needs in the community.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER : Brown Hope proudly has a team of diverse and passionate staff and volunteers. We offer a high energy work environment that encourages flexible work schedules, collaborative leadership, and multiple opportunities for professional advancement. Further, by helping to communicate more effectively and to develop an expanded awareness of what we do, the intern will allow our organization to better engage the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Social media and communications experience is highly preferred.
• Graphic design and illustration skills preferred but not required.
• Writing and editing skills.
• Photography experience would be a plus.
• Understanding of Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities, including historic and contemporary knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong active listening skills and note-taking.
• Ability to work autonomously and confidently in a variety of settings.
• An emotionally intelligent problem solver with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Be a culturally competent leader: eager to learn, open to diversity, and capable of working well with people from different backgrounds and identities.
• Integrity, credibility, and passion for supporting the communities Brown Hope partners with.