Why You Should Join the Mission
We recognize that our volunteers go above and beyond to support #LatinaGeeks in furthering its mission. Given the collective impact we are able to reach, it’s important for us to establish a reciprocal relationship with each and every one of our volunteers and supporters. Below are some of the opportunities we’d like to offer in gratitude of volunteer’s dedication and goodwill:
Continued Education
Organization-sponsored continuing education opportunities.
Grow Your Network
Network activation in technology, nonprofit, education and business sectors.
Professional Development
On-going professional development activities.
Social Recognition
Public recognition for volunteering commitments and achievements.
Mentoring
Mentoring activities to help grow individual leadership capacity.
Exclusivity
Invitation to exclusive networking, conferences and community events.
Open Volunteer Positions
The marketing coordinator reports to the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for the organization’s effective implementation of its marketing activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Executive Leadership Team in day-to-day coordination and management of organization marketing activities
- Coordinate and manage project tasks to ensure project delivery within allotted budget and timelines
- Evaluate current marketing and communications performance and provide strategic recommendations for improvements
- Provide direction and guidance to the marketing team to achieve performance targets
- Identify problems in the operations process and resolve them in a quick and timely manner
- Maintain clear and accurate operations documents/procedures for reference purposes
Communications
- Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs, and its goals.
- Create and execute a marketing (digital and traditional) strategy/plan for the organization
- Oversee weekly MailChimp campaigns
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills by maintaining clear and effective communication.
- Demonstrates ability to manage time efficiently and multi-task effectively
- Exhibits strong leadership skills (i.e. ability to motivate, guide, and create a positive organizational culture through transparency and high integrity leadership)
Preferred Expertise
- Has first-hand experience working with Latina communities and demonstrates cultural sensitivity to the needs of the population
- Education and/or professional experience in business, technology, or nonprofit
- Experience or ease of working in a start-up nonprofit environment
- Experience or ease of working remotely with teams
Volunteer Location:
- Fully Remote
How to apply: Click on the button at the bottom of this page and mention the volunteer position you are interested in.
The chapter treasurer works with the chapter president and chapter vice president to execute on strategic plan and implement regular activities of the chapter effectively.
We are currently looking for a San Diego based Vice President to support the San Diego Chapter.
Administrative Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures that the chapter follows all #LatinaGeeks policies and procedures
- Ensures chapter annual plan and budget are on file with the #LatinaGeeks home office
- Supports chapter president with the collection of chapter advisory board donations and reporting
Financial Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages chapter budget, expenses, donations, etc.
- In collaboration with the president, develops a strategy and plan to engage businesses and citizens to support the cause or mission of the organization
- Work with marketing coordinator to encourage community members to set up automatic recurring donations, and support and promote #LatinaGeeks’ annual appeal to chapter members
- Work with secretary to maintain the confidentiality of all individual member donations and contact information
Minimum Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to convey a vision of #LatinaGeeks’ strategic future to volunteers and donors
- Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups
- Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills by maintaining clear and effective communication.
- Demonstrates ability to manage time efficiently and multi-task effectively
- Strong organizational abilities
- Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Exhibits ability to think creatively and analytically, possessing strong problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Has first-hand experience working with Latina communities and demonstrates cultural sensitivity to the needs of the population; ideally bilingual/bicultural
- Education and/or professional experience in business, technology, or nonprofit
- Experience or ease of working in a start-up nonprofit environment
- Experience or ease of working remotely with teams
How to apply: Click on the button at the bottom of this page and mention the volunteer position you are interested in.
The content writer reports to the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for the organization’s content creation and implementation for #LatinaGeeks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Research industry-related topics (combining online sources, interviews, and studies)
- Write clear blog copy that resonates with the defined #LatinaGeeks audience(s)
- Prepare well-structured drafts to be added to Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)
- Proofread and edit blog posts before publication
- Submit work to marketing committee lead for input and approval
- Coordinate with marketing committee lead for design needs to illustrate articles
- Conduct simple keyword research and use SEO guidelines to increase web traffic
- Take the lead on suggesting new topics every month
- Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone)
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Content Writer, Copywriter, or similar role
- Experience doing research using multiple sources
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English – Ap Style
- Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)
- Availability to produce a minimum of two articles per month
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Willingness to learn new systems
Knowledge and Skills
- Ideal candidates should have excellent writing skills and be able to communicate with the brand’s voice, ensuring consistency
- Candidate should be well organized, able to work under deadlines, and process feedback accordingly.
Work Location:
- Fully Remote
How to apply: Click on the button at the bottom of this page and mention the volunteer position you are interested in.