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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Do you want to make a difference for our planet and get hands-on work experience at an international conservation NGO? Rainforest Partnership (RP) is a non-profit based in Austin, Texas, with a diverse team spanning numerous countries worldwide, reflecting our commitment to addressing environmental challenges on a global scale. We conserve and restore tropical rainforests by working with communities to develop sustainable livelihoods that empower and respect both people and nature. RP is looking for a dedicated Assistant Coordinator to join our dynamic team and contribute to our global program, World Rainforest Day (WRD). WRD serves as a celebration of the vital role healthy rainforests play in supporting climate, biodiversity, culture, and livelihoods, while also fostering a global movement to protect and rejuvenate these invaluable ecosystems. As a Assistant Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in bringing the next WRD to life on June 22, 2024, a day established by Rainforest Partnership. Your responsibilities will encompass campaign development, partnership cultivation, and program operations, and the expected time commitment is approximately 10-15 hours per week, tailored to your availability and program requirements. This role is perfect for individuals who aspire to immerse themselves in the A to Z of operating a global program and orchestrating a digital campaign. The Assistant Coordinator will work closely with the program manager and have the opportunity to engage in every facet of the program. OUR VALUES Entrepreneurial: resourceful, innovative, and action-oriented. Efficient: organized and process/procedure driven. Empathetic: respect and understanding toward other’s perspectives Authentic: genuine and self-aware. Positive: focused on moving us toward desired results. RESPONSIBILITIES Identifying and researching opportunities to implement World Rainforest Day programs on a global scale, encompassing campaigns, events, and partnerships. Developing a comprehensive strategy and content for the 2024 World Rainforest Day digital campaign. Conducting research and outreach to potential partners, while maintaining and growing relationships with existing ones. Providing support for WRD fundraising initiatives, including identifying potential donors, gathering background information, and creating necessary materials. Collaborating with the RP leadership team to implement WRD events and plans. QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience in partnership development or working with diverse stakeholders and organizations. A strong desire to gain hands-on experience in program operations and campaign development. Adaptability to shifting priorities and the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects. Availability during weekdays and flexibility in working hours to accommodate the global nature of the WRD team and network (please note that there are no set office hours, and you are encouraged to adjust your work schedule to suit your needs). Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Be dependable, responsive, resourceful and adaptable. Bring a positive attitude and always demonstrate humility. Knowledge of Spanish language is appreciated but not required. BENEFITS Working with the World Rainforest Day team means collaborating with a global network. This exposure will allow you to broaden your perspective, engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and develop a global mindset. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to an organization that collaborates with indigenous and local communities to foster sustainable livelihoods, flourishing biodiversity, and enduring rainforest preservation. Enhance your skills and gain experience while working with a global, passionate, and diverse team to achieve common goals on behalf of our rainforests. Work in a fun, high energy, positive, collaborative and diverse work environment. While our volunteer positions are unpaid, the value you bring is immeasurable. Your dedication fuels our projects, events, and initiatives, allowing us to reach our goals and create meaningful, lasting impact for our collective community.
Date Posted: Nov 28, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Do you want to make a difference for our planet and get hands-on work experience at an international conservation NGO? Rainforest Partnership (RP) is a non-profit based in Austin, Texas, with a diverse team spanning numerous countries worldwide, reflecting our commitment to addressing environmental challenges on a global scale. We conserve and restore tropical rainforests by working with communities to develop sustainable livelihoods that empower and respect both people and nature. RP is currently looking for a Content Creator volunteer to support the creation of outgoing media by our Marketing team to strengthen Rainforest Partnership’s communications and brand reputation. We are looking for individuals who can commit around 15-20 hours per week. OUR VALUES Entrepreneurial: resourceful, innovative, and action-oriented. Efficient: organized and process/procedure driven. Empathetic: respect and understanding toward other’s perspectives Authentic: genuine and self-aware. Positive: focused on moving us toward desired results. RESPONSIBILITIES Craft and post engaging content across our social media channels. Monitor social media channels for trends and insights to enhance our digital presence. Develop and implement strategies for campaigns across social media. Create content for social media, including posts, carousels, and reels. Repurpose existing content (webinars, photos, stories) for use across social media. Engage with our online community by responding to comments, direct messages, and other interactions. Collaborate with our team on strategic communication initiatives and campaigns. Assist with overall communications strategy. Assist with global campaign planning and execution. Complete tasks laid out in the marketing and communications plans. Analyze the effectiveness of our digital communication efforts. QUALIFICATIONS Familiarity with major social media platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Passion for storytelling and creating engaging content. Able to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization, with fresh, well-timed, and engaging content. Experience creating content, including reels/short-form video. Experience managing social media accounts strongly preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Confident using design software (our team uses Canva, but any design software is acceptable). Comfortable with Excel and Google Sheets. Interest in Marketing, Public Relations, or Communications. Be dependable, responsive, resourceful and adaptable. Bring a positive attitude and always demonstrate humility. Knowledge of Spanish language is appreciated but not required. BENEFITS Gain practical experience in nonprofit communications and digital marketing. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to an organization that collaborates with indigenous and local communities to foster sustainable livelihoods, flourishing biodiversity, and enduring rainforest preservation. Enhance your skills and gain experience while working with a global, passionate, and diverse team to achieve common goals on behalf of our rainforests. Work in a fun, high energy, positive, collaborative and diverse work environment. While our volunteer positions are unpaid, the value you bring is immeasurable. Your dedication fuels our projects, events, and initiatives, allowing us to reach our goals and create meaningful, lasting impact for our collective community.
Date Posted: Nov 28, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Do you want to make a difference for our planet and get hands-on work experience at an international conservation NGO? Rainforest Partnership (RP) is a non-profit based in Austin, Texas, with team members in the US, Peru, Ecuador, and many other countries around the world. We conserve and restore tropical rainforests by working with communities to develop sustainable livelihoods that empower and respect both people and nature. RP is currently looking for an Executive Assistant to the CEO (volunteer) with 2-4 years of experience assisting C-Level executives to support and amplify the impact of our CEO. We are looking for individuals who can commit around 20 hours per week. OUR VALUES Entrepreneurial: resourceful, innovative, and action-oriented. Efficient: organized and process/procedure driven. Empathetic: respect and understanding toward other’s perspectives Authentic: genuine and self-aware. Positive: focused on moving us toward desired results. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide general administrative support to the CEO. Coordinate the CEO's schedule. Conduct research to understand the developing needs of our organization, inform executives, and support a wide range of deliverables, events, presentations and development efforts. Supporting CEOs correspondence and communications internally and externally. Assist team’s understanding of task assignments. Setting team meetings, recording meeting minutes, and ensuring that meetings are actionable Support team’s management of tasks on Monday.com, particularly in relation to CEO’s tasks involving team members. Coordinate CEOs social media profiles (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Proactive in anticipating the needs of the CEO, and others as assigned Self-starting, resourceful and independently problem solving Strong written and verbal communication skills Detail-oriented mindset and exceptional organizational skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team environment Excellent research skills, with the ability to efficiently navigate and extract information from various online platforms and databases Dependable, responsive, resourceful and adaptable Bring a positive attitude and always demonstrate humility Knowledge of Spanish language is appreciated but not required While it is not mandatory, applicants in Austin may have the opportunity to occasionally engage in in-person work as needed. BENEFITS Work with many different teams and individuals inside and outside of our organization. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to an organization that collaborates with indigenous and local communities to foster sustainable livelihoods, flourishing biodiversity, and enduring rainforest preservation. Enhance your skills and gain experience while working with a global, passionate, and diverse team to achieve common goals on behalf of our rainforests. Be part of a fun, high energy, positive, collaborative and diverse work environment and community. While our volunteer positions are unpaid, the value you bring is immeasurable. Your dedication fuels our projects, events, and initiatives, allowing us to reach our goals and create meaningful, lasting impact for our collective community.
Date Posted: Oct 29, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Austin, TX 78705
Do you want to make a difference for our planet and get hands-on work experience at an international conservation NGO? Rainforest Partnership (RP) is a non-profit based in Austin, Texas, with a diverse team spanning numerous countries worldwide, reflecting our commitment to addressing environmental challenges on a global scale. We conserve and restore tropical rainforests by working with communities to develop sustainable livelihoods that empower and respect both people and nature. RP is looking for a dedicated volunteer to join as an Administrative Assistant and Event Coordinator for Films for the Forest (F3), an annual international short film competition that aims to raise awareness about rainforest conservation and celebrate the beauty of these vital ecosystems. As an Assistant Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in organizing and executing the F3 competition and related events. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event coordination and conservation while contributing to the growth of an international organization. The candidate must be located in Austin, TX and the expected time commitment is approximately 10-15 hours per week, tailored to the program requirements. OUR VALUES Entrepreneurial: resourceful, innovative, and action-oriented. Efficient: organized and process/procedure driven. Empathetic: respect and understanding toward other’s perspectives Authentic: genuine and self-aware. Positive: focused on moving us toward desired results. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in developing the competition theme and categories, establish filmmaker selection criteria, and select judges for the event. Promote the F3 competition by reaching out to potential filmmakers worldwide, including film schools and film forums. Manage and organize documentation related to F3 and other related projects, ensuring all materials are easily accessible. Coordinate with participants for their entries, ensuring adherence to the selection criteria. Collaborate with judges for the final shortlisting of films, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process. Design the flow of winning films to be screened and prepare the necessary media in the desired format for presentations. Organize and coordinate in-person and remote events as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Must be located in Austin, Texas, as this is a hybrid role that requires in-person attendance for certain responsibilities related to event coordination and administrative tasks. Strong organizational and project management skills, including experience in event coordination and administration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders. Familiarity with event logistics, including venue selection, catering coordination, transportation, and technical setup. Detail-oriented mindset and exceptional organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite. Be dependable, responsive, resourceful and adaptable. Bring a positive attitude and always demonstrate humility. Knowledge of Spanish language is appreciated but not required. BENEFITS Play a key role in a worldwide film competition, using the medium of short films to advocate for rainforest conservation. Your contribution to F3 directly influences global awareness, emphasizing the significance of protecting tropical ecosystems. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to an organization that collaborates with indigenous and local communities to foster sustainable livelihoods, flourishing biodiversity, and enduring rainforest preservation. Enhance your skills and gain experience while working with a global, passionate, and diverse team to achieve common goals on behalf of our rainforests. Be part of a fun, high energy, positive, collaborative and diverse work environment and community. While our volunteer positions are unpaid, the value you bring is immeasurable. Your dedication fuels our projects, events, and initiatives, allowing us to reach our goals and create meaningful, lasting impact for our collective community.
Date Posted: Nov 28, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Do you want to make a difference for our planet and get hands-on work experience at an international conservation NGO? Rainforest Partnership (RP) is a non-profit based in Austin, Texas, with team members in the US, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico and Europe. We conserve and restore tropical rainforests by working with communities to develop sustainable livelihoods that empower and respect both people and nature. RP is looking for a HR Admin Support Volunteer to join our team and contribute to our mission assisting in various administrative tasks, ensuring that HR processes run smoothly. We are looking for individuals who can commit around 15-20 hours per week. OUR VALUES Entrepreneurial: resourceful, innovative, and action-oriented. Efficient: organized and process/procedure driven. Empathetic: respect and understanding toward other’s perspectives Authentic: genuine and self-aware. Positive: focused on moving us toward desired results. RESPONSIBILITIES Help compile and organize recruitment reports, such as candidate tracking and progress updates. Organize and manage digital recruitment documents, including resumes, applications, and interview notes. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date volunteer database, ensuring all volunteer information is current. Update and maintain recruitment forms used for volunteer recruitment. Assist in reviewing, revising, and updating HR policies and procedures in collaboration with the HR team. Assist in the onboarding process of new volunteers, ensuring they complete necessary paperwork and orientations. Support the HR team in creating and maintaining onboarding checklists and materials. QUALIFICATIONS Education or practical experience in Human Resources or a related field. Strong organizational and time management skills. Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Be dependable, responsive, resourceful and adaptable. Bring a positive attitude and always demonstrate humility. Knowledge of Spanish language is appreciated but not required. BENEFITS Demonstrate your versatility, adaptability, and alignment with projects that involve social responsibility and betterment of communities. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to an organization that collaborates with indigenous and local communities to foster sustainable livelihoods, flourishing biodiversity, and enduring rainforest preservation. Enhance your skills and gain experience while working with a global, passionate, and diverse team to achieve common goals on behalf of our rainforests. Work in a fun, high energy, positive, collaborative and diverse work environment. While our volunteer positions are unpaid, the value you bring is immeasurable. Your dedication fuels our projects, events, and initiatives, allowing us to reach our goals and create meaningful, lasting impact for our collective community.
Date Posted: Oct 29, 2023
