content creation, graphic design, social media, or video editor

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner organization, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for volunteers with skills in content creation, graphic design, social media, or video editing based in the United States.** Are you a creative individual who wants to use your skills to make a meaningful impact on the climate crisis? This volunteer opportunity invites passionate creatives to support a grassroots movement working to make climate change a leading political priority across the United States. You will contribute your talents to compelling digital content, eye-catching visuals, engaging social media campaigns, and impactful video storytelling. Your work will help raise awareness, amplify climate activism, and bring urgent environmental issues to wider audiences. Collaborating with a committed community of staff and volunteers, you will help communicate the need for decisive political action and a transition away from fossil fuels. This is an opportunity to combine creativity, purpose, and community engagement while supporting a movement determined to drive meaningful change. ### Accountabilities: Depending on your skills, interests, and availability, you may contribute to one or more of the following areas: - **Content Creation:** Develop engaging written and digital content that communicates the urgency of the climate crisis, highlights grassroots initiatives, and encourages public engagement. - **Graphic Design:** Create compelling visual assets, including campaign graphics, digital illustrations, promotional materials, and social media designs that reinforce campaign messages. - **Social Media Management:** Help develop and publish engaging content across social media platforms, support campaign promotion, and expand the reach of climate-related messages and initiatives. - **Video Editing:** Edit and produce short-form videos, campaign footage, interviews, and other multimedia content to communicate key messages and showcase grassroots actions. - **Campaign Support:** Collaborate with the wider volunteer community to develop creative materials that support direct actions, public awareness campaigns, and political advocacy. - **Creative Storytelling:** Translate complex environmental and political issues into accessible, memorable, and shareable content that inspires audiences to engage. - **Brand and Message Consistency:** Help maintain a consistent visual identity, tone of voice, and messaging across digital platforms and campaign materials. - **Team Collaboration:** Work with staff members and fellow volunteers to brainstorm ideas, coordinate creative projects, exchange feedback, and deliver materials aligned with campaign priorities. - **Community Engagement:** Contribute creative ideas that encourage participation, increase visibility, and strengthen public awareness of the climate movement. - **Continuous Improvement:** Bring fresh perspectives, creative approaches, and relevant skills to help strengthen the organization's communications and outreach efforts. ## Requirements: We welcome volunteers with diverse backgrounds, creative abilities, and levels of experience who are motivated to contribute to climate advocacy. Depending on your area of interest, relevant qualifications and skills may include: - A genuine interest in climate action, environmental advocacy, and grassroots organizing. - Skills or experience in at least one of the following areas: content creation, graphic design, social media, or video editing. - **Content creation:** Strong writing, storytelling, research, and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and engagingly. - **Graphic design:** Familiarity with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar software, and an understanding of visual communication principles. - **Social media:** Knowledge of social media platforms, digital engagement strategies, content planning, and audience development. - **Video editing:** Familiarity with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, or comparable software. - Creativity, initiative, and the ability to develop fresh ideas that support campaign objectives. - Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to give and receive constructive feedback. - Good organizational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks and communicate about availability and deadlines. - An interest in using digital communications and creative storytelling to increase awareness of climate issues and mobilize public support. - A proactive, adaptable mindset and willingness to contribute in a collaborative, volunteer-driven environment. - A portfolio or examples of previous creative work are welcome where relevant, but the opportunity is open to people who can demonstrate useful skills and a willingness to contribute. **No single professional background is required.** Whether you are an experienced creative professional, a student building your portfolio, or someone with practical digital skills and a strong commitment to climate action, your contribution may be valuable. ## Benefits: - **Purpose-driven volunteering:** Use your creative skills to support climate advocacy and contribute to a cause with significant social and environmental importance. - **Flexible remote participation:** Contribute remotely from the United States, with the opportunity to discuss your availability and preferred area of involvement. - **Creative freedom:** Bring your ideas, experiment with storytelling approaches, and help develop content that reaches new audiences. - **Portfolio development:** Build practical experience and, where appropriate, develop work samples for your professional portfolio. - **Collaborative community:** Connect with like-minded volunteers and staff who share a commitment to climate action and meaningful political change. - **Skill development:** Strengthen your experience in digital communications, campaign design, content production, and advocacy. - **Real-world impact:** Help amplify grassroots actions, increase campaign visibility, and communicate the urgency of transitioning away from fossil fuels. - **Multiple ways to contribute:** Choose from content creation, graphic design, social media, video editing, or a combination of skills that best matches your interests. - **Meaningful experience:** Apply your talents to real-world advocacy initiatives and contribute to a growing movement for climate accountability. **Please note:** This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity. Compensation, employee benefits, and paid employment are not specified. The primary rewards are the opportunity to contribute your skills, gain experience, and support climate advocacy.