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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
HealthStart's mission is to provide the blueprints for building healthier communities through children's health science education. We teach kids how their body works, what it's made of, and how this relates to what to eat and how to keep their bodies healthy. HealthStart lessons also teach kids that taking care of one another, and our environment builds community health and wellbeing. HealthStart seeks a volunteer interested in building a healthier future for our children by helping us optimize our website, online blog, and other online elements to amplify our message and magnify our impact. This important role helps spread our message, expand our virtual reach, and grow our community to improve the health outcomes of children and their families. Duties and Responsibilities * Employ best SEO practices and apply them to HealthStart online content material, including website, blogs, and newsletters. * Review and revise current headlines, H1, H2, meta tags, & keywords. * Create SEO guidelines and review current performance. * Suggest new strategies and apply new techniques to improve search engine ranking. * Research audience potential and targeting for SEO and Google keywords. * Recommend relevant topics and stories/blogs based on search-audience potential. * Report results, findings and trending topics to HealthStart team. * Monitor tools & help resolve errors & problems identified by google & other search engines. * Maintain and promote organization's image and reputation. Skills and Personality Traits * Strong knowledge of SEO search engine rankings & audience development. * Adept at data analytics and organic SEO/Analytics platforms. * Creative, good editorial judgment, and an analytical mindset. * Able to present clear, constructive feedback and recommendations. * Passion and commitment for helping organizations achieve greater social impact. * Excellent mathematical skills, exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. * Excellent oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. * Works well independently and as part of a team. * Interest in advocating for child health and health education * Interest in the nonprofit sector. * Ability to maintain the "voice" and reputation of an organization. * Ability to adhere to deadlines and results focused. Qualifications * Working knowledge of SEO. * Certification in SEO a plus. * Familiarity with the Weebly editor a plus. Term/Commitment This position requires a minimum 3-month commitment for an average of 3-5 hours per week, which will be completed virtually in the SEO Volunteer's own office or home. Position commitment is subject to renew and extension by agreement from both parties. Compensation This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity To Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio (if applicable) by email to Jeremy Follin at jeremy@healthstartfoundation.org. Applicants may perform their internship tasks remotely.
Date Posted: Apr 8, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Purpose: In support of the Mission and Vision of HealthStart Foundation, the Events Committee helps ensure that HealthStart has the fiscal resources for sustainable operations. The primary responsibility of the Events Committee Chair is steering the Events Committee to ensure that HealthStart meets goals related to our fall fundraising event. This person will work most closely with the Executive Director, Board Members, and our engaged volunteers. EVENTS CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as liaison between committee and development staff. Develop event work plan and schedule for the committee to stay on task Communicate regularly with staff and event volunteers and monitor planning to ensure completion of tasks Hold committee members accountable for their tasks and the overall goals of the event. Stay informed and provide input on event progress by meeting with the Executive Director before each Board meeting. Oversee and direct execution of all events Assist in recruiting volunteers to support developing and executing the event. The committee members shall ideally be composed of, but not limited to, folks with event planning or fund development experience & community experience. Create mtg agenda with the Executive Director and send it one week before the meeting. Work with HSF Development staff to manage and adhere to the approved budget. Ensure that communication between committee members is active, productive, and positive. COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES: To support the Board of directors' fundraising efforts and the organization. Build a culture of philanthropy by bringing enthusiasm, energy, and accountability around planning and executing the fall event. Develop a mechanism to evaluate events Assist with post-event funder, attendee, & volunteer stewardship Actively solicit contacts that would help contribute to the event’s success. Support the execution of fundraising events assist with recruiting event volunteers Promote the event on social media and on personal and professional networks. Work with the staff to identify potential sponsors for events MEETINGS: The Committee shall meet monthly. The Committee will determine the meetings' time, place, and format. The Chair (or their designee) shall provide email notification of the time, place, agenda, and meetings scheduled. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: The Events Committee Chair will possess the following: Minimum of 2 years experience in special events or event planning work Demonstrated history of event coordination success Ability and self-motivation to create a plan and then execute against it A passion for HealthStart’s mission
Date Posted: Mar 10, 2022
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Jun 13
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Aug 4
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Austin, TX 78705
HealthStart Foundation is looking for a photographer to join us during our Children's Health Education Workshop Series with the Austin Housing Authority (HACA) to document our impact & tell a story through photos. Do you have an eye for photography, some snazzy equipment (i.e. not an iPhone), and a passion for the health of our children? Then this opportunity is for you! The Photography Volunteer will have a creative eye, be patient, and be able to bring their own digital camera equipment. The photos will be the property of the HealthStart Foundation. The Photography Volunteer will be reliable and trustworthy with the ability to work with children. Some of the duties include: photographing kids and parents participating in the workshops at designated HACA sites editing and sizing photographs for website and social media use forwarding photos to staff in a timely manner Let us know that you are interested by emailing sharon@healthstartfoundation.org
Date Posted: May 4, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Purpose: In support of the Mission and Vision of HealthStart Foundation, the Development Committee's purpose is to develop a comprehensive fund development plan in coordination with the Executive Director, including a mix of strategies to increase corporate, individual, earned revenue, grants, and governmental funding. DEVELOPMENT CHAIR To support the Board of directors' fundraising efforts and the organization, a Board member will serve as Development Chair. Build a culture of philanthropy by bringing enthusiasm, energy, and accountability around fundraising to the Board. Serve as liaison between Board and development staff. Stay informed and provide input on fundraising progress by meeting with the Executive Director before each Board meeting. In partnership with the Executive Director, check-in periodically with Board members on their fundraising progress. The Chair shall create mtg agenda with the Executive Director and send it one week before the meeting. Composition: Committee Chair - The Executive Director will appoint the Committee Chair with the Board's approval. Committee Members - Committee members will be appointed by the Chair and approved by the existing members. Members should include both Board and non-board members. The committee members shall ideally be composed of, but not limited to, folks with fund development experience, connections to wealth, links to school districts, foundations, knowledge of school district purchasing processes, corporate philanthropy, sales & community experience. Responsibilities: Assure that the Board and individual Committee members are informed and trained on the basic principles and best practices in fund development, including the design of a donor-centered organization Through the fund development planning process: help establish the charitable contribution goals for the annual budget; devise the annual fund development plan for action by the Board; and recommend results and benchmarks for action by the Board. Help the Board articulate the case for philanthropic support directed at specific audiences. Lead the effort to connect HealthStart with critical stakeholders in education and other communities who will benefit from HealthStart's education tools. Members will conduct outreach activities to educate potential partners about HealthStart's health education tools. Members will research and advise HealthStart's staff and Board of Directors on how best to engage potential partners to facilitate the development of new revenues and expand the use of HealthStart's health education tools. Develop an annual plan to achieve committee goals Actively recruit volunteers to assist with committee tasks. Collaborate with Governance, Marketing, and Program Committees to promote and encourage HealthStart's advancement in the community. Meetings: The Committee shall meet monthly. The Committee will determine the meetings' time, place, and format. The Chair (or their designee) shall provide email notification of the time, place, agenda, and meetings scheduled.
Date Posted: Mar 10, 2022
