Volunteer: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Genderfreedomsociety; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gender Freedom Society is seeking a passionate Communications Specialist for a volunteer role to enhance community engagement and storytelling. This position offers valuable experience in nonprofit communications and the chance to make a real impact within the gender-diverse community.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in nonprofit communications

Opportunities to build your portfolio

Welcoming and affirming volunteer community

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills with a friendly, professional tone.
• Interest in social media and community engagement.
• Collaborative spirit and self-motivated attitude.

Responsibilities

• Draft and schedule engaging posts for social media.
• Create internal communications for team engagement.
• Collaborate with other volunteers to promote events.

Skills

Written communication skills

Community engagement

Graphic design

Tools

Canva

Buffer

Hootsuite

Discord

Job description

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Gender Freedom Society is a 100% volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit based virtually in the United States. We are dedicated to educating and supporting the transgender community while striving to normalize transgender existence within broader society. Through educational platforms, outreach efforts, and moderated social media, we cultivate a culture where transgender rights are respected, and gender diversity is celebrated as vital to human identity. Everyday our team of global volunteers comes together in an effort to make this world a better place for the Trans/GNC community.

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Location Remote - Must be based in North America

About Gender Freedom Society

Gender Freedom Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building an inclusive and supportive community for gender-diverse people. Through education, advocacy, and community building, we create spaces where everyone can thrive in their authentic selves.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a creative, organized, and passionate Communications Specialist to join our team! In this volunteer role, you’ll play a key part in how we tell our story.. both to the public and within our internal community. You’ll help shine a spotlight on the amazing work our organization does, introduce and celebrate staff, and keep our members and followers informed and engaged.

Responsibilities

• Draft and schedule engaging posts for social media to highlight our initiatives, events, and impact
• Work closely with the Social Media Manager to ensure a consistent message across platforms and avoid content overlap or double-posting
• Create internal communications to welcome new staff and celebrate current team members
• Help maintain a consistent voice and tone across platforms in alignment with our values
• Collaborate with other volunteers and teams to promote events and programs
• Brainstorm and implement new ways to increase community engagement on social media
• Assist with basic graphic design (using Canva or similar tools) for posts and updates
• Monitor GFS-related social media activity and respond to comments or messages as needed
• Contribute to the development of communication strategies to grow our reach and visibility
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills with a friendly, professional tone
• Comfortable using or learning tools like Canva, Buffer/Hootsuite, Discord, or similar platforms
• Interest in or experience with social media and community engagement
• Collaborative spirit and self-motivated attitude
• Passion for gender inclusivity and GFS’s mission
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit communications and digital outreach
• A chance to make a real impact in the lives of gender-diverse people
• Opportunities to build your portfolio and expand your skillset
• A welcoming and affirming volunteer community
  
  

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations

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