Outreach assistant - Social Networking sites and Calendars

Volunteers are a key part to the Foundation’s success and we encourage anyone wanting to make a difference for the environment to apply.  We would prefer that you be based in Vancouver, but potential volunteers with a technical background and experience are encouraged to apply for the position no matter their geographic location.

Outreach assistant - Social networking sites and calendars

Duration:            ongoing
Schedule:          ~5 hours
Positions:           1 person
Commitment:    minimum commitment 3 months

About the role:
Are you a Facebook expert?  Can you make a MySpace profile actually look good?  Have you ever set up a Google Calendar widget?
The David Suzuki Foundation is looking for a volunteer to work closely with the Communications team in promoting David Suzuki's Nature Challenge and the David Suzuki Foundation in the online world.

The project will include:

• Working with the Outreach Coordinator in maintaining the David Suzuki Foundation's profiles on social network sites, including posting previously created material like blogs, podcasts, and videos
• Posting Foundation events in online Calendars including Facebook, Myspace, Upcoming.org, Eventful.com, and Google Calendar
• Commenting in forums and blog comment fields with information to promote the work of David Suzuki Foundation
• Using the FAQ to direct people to authoritative Foundation web resources
• ...and assisting the team in keeping on top of emerging trends

Skills:

• Be deeply steeped in web culture, including blogs, forums, and social networking sites
• Knowledge of HTML and basic graphic design skills would be super helpful, but not required
• Analytical mindset, with a familiarity with web statistics packages like Google Analytics is an asset
• Endlessly enthusiastic and positive nature
• Friendly and professional email demeanor
• Be organized and have the ability to work on your own
• Have a professional, friendly demeanor and be able to communicate effectively with staff
• Possesses good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters

How To Apply For  A Volunteer Position

About us:
Since 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation has worked to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us. Focusing on four program areas – oceans and sustainable fishing, forests and wild lands, climate change and clean energy, and the sustainability project – the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that help conserve nature.

Format:
As this is an immediate opening, please submit a cover letter (1 page maximum) and a resume (2 page maximum).

Please email your application to: volunteer@davidsuzuki.org
Include application in body of email. Avoid sending an attachment

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the David Suzuki Foundation