If you’re interested in helping to protect Newton’s environment and fight climate change on a local level? Why not volunteer with Green Newton!
Whether you have a few hours a month or a week… or if you want to just spend an afternoon helping out at an event, please contact us! Email Judy@greennewton.org or call 617.221.6106.
See below for some of the volunteer opportunities.
Social Media Volunteer
- Create compelling social media posts, including graphics and content
- Follow and contribute to Green Newton’s social media calendar
- Monitor social media engagement and report on findings
- Develop strategies for increasing engagement
- Monitor and schedule posts to Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn (TikTok?)
- Interact positively, when appropriate, with social media users on behalf of Green Newton
- Coordinate with staff and volunteers to promote upcoming events and initiatives on social media
Qualifications:
- Detail-oriented
- Active on social media
- Self-motivated
- Ability to write clearly and with close attention to editing
- Ability to follow instruction without close supervision
- Interest in climate change and environmental issues desired
- Background in graphic design or visual arts helpful
- Experience working with Canva
- Experience creating short videos is a plus
Hours: Approximately 1-3 hours/week.
Volunteer Video Marketing Specialist
Job Summary: Green Newton is seeking a Volunteer Video Marketing Specialist who is passionate about fighting climate change and promoting sustainability. As a key member of our team, you will attend Green Newton events and capture the excitement and energy on video. You’ll then use your creativity and expertise to turn that footage into powerful videos that showcase Green Newton’s successes and inspire others to take action. This is your chance to make a real difference for the environment while developing your video marketing skills!
Key Responsibilities:
Create short videos of testimonials from Newton residents to highlight investments they have made to create a more clean energy home.
Attend Green Newton events and capture video footage that showcases our initiatives and successes.
Use your creativity and expertise to create powerful, impactful videos that inspire others to take action on climate change
Produce short educational videos, as well as “reels” for use in social media
Use video editing software to add music, graphics, and other effects to videos to make them stand out
Ensure that all videos are consistent with Green Newton’s branding guidelines
Manage and organize video files to keep everything organized and easily accessible
Record, edit and produce videos a year.Qualifications:
- Passion for the environment and sustainability
- Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Experience building a community using video on facebook, instagram, and other social platforms.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to work approximately 5-8 hours per month
This is a volunteer position, but it provides a great opportunity to make a real difference for the environment while developing your video marketing skills.
You’ll work with a passionate team of activists who are committed to making the world a better place. Join us and help spread the word about the important work that Green Newton is doing!
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