Storytelling and Content Creator (Contract)

Dale House Project; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Dale House Project is seeking a Storytelling and Content Creator to capture and share the stories of young people navigating homelessness and family disruption in Colorado Springs.

This contracted role involves generating written, photo, and video content that reflects the mission and voice of the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills and an ability to build trust with youth, ensuring dignified storytelling.

Compensation is $40 per hour for an estimated 5-10 hours per week over a 6-month period.

Qualifications

• Strong writing ability with a clear, engaging, and human-centered voice.
• Ability to draw out meaningful stories through conversation and listening.
• Comfort building trust with young people who have experienced trauma or instability.
• Basic photography and video capture/editing skills.
• Experience in storytelling or nonprofit communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capture lived experiences of youth through storytelling.
• Develop written narratives, photo content, and short-form videos.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure alignment with messaging.
• Organize and maintain a library of content assets.

Skills

Strong writing ability

Storytelling ability

Basic photography skills

Ability to build trust

Comfort with trauma-informed storytelling

Job description

Storytelling and Content Creator (Contract)

Organizational Overview

Dale House Project is a faith-based nonprofit serving young people (ages approximately 16–21) who are navigating homelessness, justice involvement, and family disruption. Through housing, employment support, and holistic life skills development, we walk alongside youth as they move toward independent adulthood.

As our reach has grown, so has the depth of the stories within our community. We are seeking a contractor who can faithfully and skillfully capture those stories and share them in ways that are compelling, respectful, and deeply human.

Purpose of This RFP

Dale House Project is seeking a contract-based Storytelling and Content Creator to lead the creation of written, photo, and video content for use across email marketing, newsletters, and social media platforms.

This role is centered on capturing the lived experiences of the young people we serve. The tone and style should reflect a "Humans of New York" approach—story-driven, personal, and grounded in real voices. The focus is not on issues in the abstract, but on people. Real people, with dignity, complexity, and growth.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will be responsible for generating consistent, high-quality content that reflects the voice and mission of Dale House Project.

This includes sitting with youth and staff to listen, observe, and capture stories in a way that is relational, respectful, and unhurried. From these interactions, the contractor will develop written narratives, photo content, and short-form video pieces that communicate transformation, resilience, and connection.

Written content will include short-form stories, profiles, captions, and longer narrative pieces suitable for newsletters and donor communications. Visual content will include candid, high-quality photographs and simple, authentic video clips that highlight people and moments rather than production value.

The contractor will be expected to shape content for multiple channels, adapting tone and format appropriately for email, print, and social media. They will collaborate with staff to ensure alignment with messaging priorities while maintaining a consistent narrative voice.

This role also includes basic editing and preparation of content for publication, as well as organizing and maintaining a library of usable stories, images, and video assets.

Regular cadence of written stories and profiles suitable for donor and public audiences

Ongoing photo documentation of program life and participant experiences

Short-form video content for social media use

Adaptation of stories into email and newsletter formats

A growing, organized library of content assets for future use

Desired Qualifications

Strong writing ability with a clear, engaging, and human-centered voice

Ability to draw out meaningful stories through conversation and listening

Comfort building trust with young people who have experienced trauma or instability

Strong instinct for dignity-centered storytelling that avoids exploitation or sensationalism

Basic photography and video capture/editing skills (professional equipment not required)

Ability to work independently, manage time, and produce content consistently

Alignment with the mission and values of Dale House Project

Preferred qualifications include experience in journalism, storytelling, nonprofit communications, or documentary-style content creation.

Contract Details

Independent contractor role

Estimated hours: 5-10 hours per week

Duration: 6 months, with potential extension possible afterward. Contract will be evaluated 4 weeks into the duration regarding Compensation: $40 per hourLocation: Colorado Springs, with regular in-person presence expected

Proposal Requirements

Interested applicants should submit a brief statement describing their interest in this role and their approach to storytelling. Proposals should include examples of relevant work, particularly writing samples and, if available, photography or video content. Applicants should also include their proposed rate and general availability.

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on storytelling ability, alignment with the organization’s values, demonstrated ability to capture authentic human stories, quality of past work, and overall fit for a relational, trust-based environment.

Submission Instructions

Please submit proposals to Eric Lange at [e-mail] with the subject line: Storytelling and Content Creator Proposal – [Your Name]

Additional Notes

This role is not primarily about marketing tactics or content volume. It is about faithfully capturing and communicating the real stories of young people as they grow, struggle, and move toward independence. The right candidate will approach this work with curiosity, patience, and respect, and will understand that the most powerful stories emerge through trust.