Job Description: Online Communications Volunteer
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) is looking for a volunteer/consultant (approximately 2 hrs/ week) who can assist with implementing our online media and communications strategy.
YNPN Overview
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) is a volunteer-driven grassroots organization that provides professional development, networking and social opportunities to future nonprofit leaders. YNPN has achieved remarkable results as an all volunteer organization, driven by the commitment of board members at the regional and national level to providing greater career and professional development opportunities to young people in the sector. Since 1997, we have grown from one chapter in San Francisco to a network of over a dozen serving more than 15,000 members.
Communications Volunteer Responsibilities
Manage Social Media
- Maintain online presence for YNPN using tools such as Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Respond to messages and requests on these sites.
- Post messages and events on behalf of YNPN.
Monitor News
- Monitor web traffic (news outlets, blogs, Twitter, etc.) for mentions of YNPN (nationally or chapters).
- Look for and identify issues that YNPN should consider taking a position on or offering a quote.
- Aggregate all findings into a monthly report or as often as needed.
Website Copy
- Coordinate with board members to draft and/or edit website content on an as-needed basis.
- Help write profiles to be featured on the YNPN national website (conduct interviews, draft content, compile photographs and media).
We are seeking a self-starter who can take initiative and work with minimal supervision. Strong communication skills and comfort with technology is a must. Website, social media, and strong writing experience desirable. Location is flexible. If interested please email a note describing your interest and experience with a resume to Anthony Shop, YNPN National Board Member at anthonyfshop@gmail.com by June 30, 2009.
