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Flexible Schedule
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Kansas City, MO 64106
The Sewing Labs is seeking a Video Technology Volunteer who can assist our teachers in the classroom with virtual on-line classes and video production technology needs. DUTIES Assist with sound, switching, lighting, and set-up. Produce video content in support of the classroom and on-line classes. Edit digital video from raw files to finished work. Capture b-roll for events. Distribute video throughout various web & social media channels. Organize and archive video assets. Our Mission: The Sewing Labs is an inclusive and welcoming community teaching the legacy of sewing for employment, entrepreneurship, and enrichment. The Sewing Labs is seeking a Video Technology Volunteer to assist our teachers in online classes with videos, cameras, lighting, switching and computer technology. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Learn how to create content for a non-profit organization. Learn how video marketing impacts fundraising. Learn applications of video in various social media for non-profit growth. Learn how to coordinate all areas of video editing. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Sewing Labs is seeking an individual to assist with on-line video classes in our classroom. We are seeking someone with strong visual and editing skills to shoot and edit together new content for our organization. 12-20 hours per week. COMPENSATION: This is a volunteer or unpaid internship opportunity. Role may qualify for college credit if internship. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Looking for a candidate either undergraduate or graduate with a background in film, photography, communications. Candidates must prove DSLR experience with videography experience (whether personal or professional). REPORTS TO: Operations Manager MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Knowledge of audio/video recording and postproduction. Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, or background in other video editing software. The ability and desire to work in a non-profit, community environment The desire to meet and exceed measurable performance goals A fanatical attention to detail Ability to be a team player (Collaboration!) Energetic, compassionate, enthusiastic individual with an appreciation for creativity and making encouraged to inquire.
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Kansas City, MO 64106
The Advisory Council serves as a critical community champion of The Sewing Labs. Members of the Advisory Council share their gifts in service to our mission yet have no governing function within the organization. As an Advisory Council member, you will work with The Sewing Labs Executive Director and the Board of Directors to support fundraising efforts for the organization. Advisory Council members understand the mission: The Sewing Labs is an inclusive and welcoming community that teaches the legacy of sewing for employment, entrepreneurship, and enrichment. We focus on individuals who find themselves in at-risk situations, yet welcome everyone. Advisory Council members act as ambassadors for The Sewing Labs to promote and raise awareness of the organization. Advisory Council members shall limit activities to advising on matters that directly concern the organization’s programs, fundraising efforts, and community awareness. Advisory Council Members are encouraged to apply for Board Positions with The Sewing Labs when board positions become available. The Advisory Council member shall: Possess diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences to support The Sewing Labs. Provide board and management with objective opinions about the organization. Provide input, skills, and knowledge towards specific projects supporting The Sewing Labs. Attend regularly scheduled Advisory Council meetings, either in person or virtually. Follow up on tasks assigned by council chairman or Executive Director Specific scope of work of the Advisory Council member include the following: Identify program resources, technical assistance, and marketing resources. Identify possible funding sources and potential partnerships. Make connections to local resources, colleagues, or peers for the Executive Director philanthropic support or other forms of needed assistance Assess the impact of programs, projects, and events. There are no term limits, but at least one year is expected. Serve as ad hoc member on short-term committees for events such as, fundraisers. Serve as an advocate and ambassador to promote The Sewing Labs. Time Commitment Attend and participate in Advisory Council meetings. Potential for 2-3 hours per month dependent upon needs. Expectation: Attend a minimum of 3 meetings a year. Stay informed of the plans, activities and needs of The Sewing Labs. Allow The Sewing Labs to publicize council members’ names and participation in print and web. Support The Sewing Labs mission in a significant way throughout the year, this may include: Providing expert advice. Making introductions/opening doors to constituents and potential donors. Co-chairing, promoting, and attending events or hosting special gatherings or fundraisers. Securing budget-relieving philanthropic gifts of any kind.
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Kansas City, MO 64106
Job Summary and Important Information: The Sewing Labs works to alleviate poverty by teaching participants the skill of sewing with the goal of giving them a skill which will lead to employment and entrepreneurship. The Sewing Labs is an inclusive and welcoming community teaching the legacy of sewing for employment, entrepreneurship, and enrichment.-The Sewing Labs Mission What You’d Do: The Communications Specialist will raise awareness of The Sewing Labs mission by creating content for all social media platforms including the website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube, among others. In addition, by creating meaningful and consistent storytelling communication for the organization. Enhance communication of our web-based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to reach more donors and therefore raise awareness of our mission. Improve communication; in particular "thank you" protocols and procedures for donors and volunteers. You Need: Preferred skills: Non-Profit Management Fund raising/Grant Writing Business/Entrepreneur Communications Team Work Leadership Social Services Computers/Technology Writing/Editing
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Kansas City, MO 64106
The Sewing Labs is seeking an individual to assist with our social media needs. This position can be done from home. 5-10 hours per week. This can be a shared position. Volunteer from home. Requirements: Must have experience working with social media accounts for a business or non-profit. Must be familiar with social media platforms (how to post, how to tag, etc). Must have a cell phone and/or laptop and access to email. The ability and desire to work in a non-profit, community environment. Ability to be a team player. Duties: Post daily or multiple times per day to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Photos and captions will be provided. Add hashtags to posts in Instagram. Create events in Facebook. Communicate with operations manager and volunteer coordinator weekly via zoom. Compensation: This is a volunteer or unpaid internship opportunity.
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Kansas City, MO 64106
Job Summary and Important Information: The Sewing Labs works to alleviate poverty by teaching participants the skill of sewing with the goal of giving them a skill which will lead to employment and entrepreneurship. The Sewing Labs is an inclusive and welcoming community teaching the legacy of sewing for employment, entrepreneurship, and enrichment.-The Sewing Labs Mission The Sewing Labs is partnered with nonprofits throughout Kansas City to secure individuals who find themselves in at risk situations. Simultaneously, we are partnered with employers and entrepreneurs who are actively seeking trained stitchers. What You’d Do: The objective of the Outreach Specialist is to secure reliable partnerships with local and state government workforce agencies, area non-profit agencies, and regional employers to provide a steady stream of funded students for The Sewing Labs programs and in turn raising The Sewing Labs awareness. This effort will increase the number of students, volunteers & donors, sustaining The Sewing Labs growth & ability to train in a necessary skill and therefore put more people back to work in our community. You Need: Preferred skills: Communications Team Work Leadership Social Services Computers/Technology Writing/Editing
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
