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ORGANIZATION: Minds Matter Chicago
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About Minds Matter Chicago
Minds Matter connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world. Our track record speaks for itself - 100% of Minds Matter students have been accepted into a four-year college or university.
At Minds Matter Chicago, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission. Given the diversity of the population we serve, different perspectives are not just encouraged but essential. We deeply value the varied backgrounds of our volunteers that help advance both our students and our organization as a whole.
"I would not be going to Harvard if it weren’t for Minds Matter. You’ve helped me keep strong when I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders, and my mentors in particular, gave me something to believe in." -Mentee
The Role
We’re looking for a volunteer graphic designer who can dazzle students, volunteers and donors with beautiful, creative ideas. You’ll apply your visual creativity to everything from website graphics to social media to email campaigns and print. Not only will you be able to hone your design chops through hands-on experience, but you’ll also create real-world work to beef up your portfolio-all while making a difference for an important cause. The best part? The position is remote, and attending status calls in sweatpants is highly encouraged.
Responsibilities:
- Design killer key visuals to promote events and volunteer/student recruitment
- Collaborate with the MarCom team to discuss project details and objectives
- Provide a critical eye to designs and proof projects
- Brainstorm with other teams
- Be open to the iterative process and engaging in feedback
Requirements:
- Experience in graphic design and a link to your portfolio in your resume
- Comfortable using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
- Have a passion for effective design and helping first generation college bound students achieve their dreams
- Must have access to your own laptop with a copy of Adobe CS/CC
Hours:
- 1 to 3 hours per week for 1-2 months per project.
How To Join:
If this volunteer position sounds like your thing, we invite you to apply at: https://mindsmatterchicago.org/volunteers/ or f eel free to contact us with any questions at volunteers@mindsmatterchicago.org !
This is a volunteer position.
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About Minds Matter Chicago
Location:
PO Box 10248, Chicago, IL 60610, US
Mission Statement
Minds Matter of Chicago (MMC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to connect driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.
Description
Established in 2006, MMC is a fully free afterschool program MMC equips youth in grades 10-12 with the academic and social-emotional foundation to access, persist in, and successfully graduate from a four-year college.
Now in its 17th year, Minds Matter Chicago (MMC) promotes equity in college access and opportunity,mentoring diverse, low-income students in grades 10-12 and positioning them for greater postsecondary success.
MMC stewards academically committed, ambitious young people toward admission and enrollment at selective four-year institutions, providing supplemental instruction in critical thinking and writing, standardized test preparation, assistance with college and scholarship application processes, and access to high-quality summer learning experiences. To date, 100% of participating students enter college immediately post-high school, and 73% of program alumni have earned their bachelor’s degree.
MMC is an intensive program for both mentees and mentors, all of whom commit to meeting a minimum of two hours each week, 30 weeks per year, for a period of three years. This 2023-2024 academic year, MMC is serving 72 students, nearly 100% qualify forfree/reduced-price lunch, 99% are first-generation college aspirants, and 82% speak a language.
CAUSE AREAS
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2024
SKILLS
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Graphic Design / Print
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Graphic Design
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 1-3 hours per week