work for us!

Fandom Forward is always looking for passionate, creative, hard-working folks to work for us! You can find the open positions below. Please be sure to read the requirements carefully!

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Social Media Copywriter

Housed in the Campaigns Department (the Department of Magical Causes and Communications), the Social Media Team strategizes, organizes, and produces all content for the HPA’s Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram accounts. This volunteer position will write draft copy for social media platforms as well as assisting with copywriting for other projects in the Campaigns Department such as email blasts, press releases, and occasionally the website and submissions for the quarterly newsletter, The W.A.N.D. We’re looking for someone with a natural talent for writing, deep familiarity with social media trends, and a reliable work ethic.

This position reports to the Social Media Manager and the Campaigns Director and will require an average of 7 volunteer hours per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Write draft copy for social media platforms.  Writing assignments are given ~once/week - if you are not able to write for a given time period, that must be communicated in a timely manner to the Social Media Manager.

  • Suggest content for social media platforms.

  • Help brainstorm and strategize messaging for campaigns.

  • Keep abreast of all relevant updates to social media channels and trends.

  • Attend regular Social Media Team meetings and occasional all-staff meetings via Google Meet.

Qualifications:

  • Experience writing copy a plus

  • Familiarity with Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and all common social media platforms

  • Organized, efficient, and dedicated self-starter

  • Interest in social change and activism

  • Interest in stories, fandom, and popular culture

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter with samples of 1 tweet and 1 Instagram post to Katie C. at katiecross@fandomforward.org. We'll be in touch soon if we wish to set up an interview.

Engagement Coach

Housed in the Campaigns Department (the Department of Magical Causes and Communications), the Fandom Forward Engagement Team works to make our community inviting, accessible, and fun for our members. The Engagement Team handles both broad engagement projects and one-on-one interactions with members. This volunteer position will work closely with Fandom Forward members to build relationships and strengthen our community. We’re looking for someone who is friendly, passionate about community-building, and has a reliable work ethic.

This position reports to the Engagement Team Lead and will require an average of 7 volunteer hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop funnels (i.e. welcome email series) to help new members learn about all of the ways they can be involved

  • Work 1:1 with members to help identify opportunities for deeper engagement and growth

  • Follow up with members who seem to be disengaging (i.e. unsubscribes)

  • Work with donors to help identify their passions and thank them for their support

  • Drive ongoing community engagement projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Excellent written communication

  • Organized, efficient, and dedicated self-starter

  • Experience using databases a plus

  • Experience with donor management, outreach, or community development activities a plus

  • Interest in social change and activism

  • Interest in stories, fandom, and popular culture

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Katie C. at katiecross@fandomforward.org. We'll be in touch soon if we wish to set up an interview.

Translator

We’re always looking for translators of all languages to help us bring our resources to fan activists across the world!

This is a freelance position, and you will receive assignments that you can accept or reject depending on your current real-world workload!

To apply to be on our listserv, please fill out this Google Form. Any questions? Email Abby at abigail@fandomforward.org.