About the job
We are looking for a talented Media & Communications Volunteer to join our US team and support us in our mission to create a better world for humans and animals alike.
Salary: N/A (volunteer)
Contract: 2-4 hours/week
Reports to: Communications Coordinator, US
Work base: Home-based within USA
Ideal start date: November 4th, 2024
About Veganuary
Veganuary is an international non-profit organization that encourages people worldwide to try vegan in January and beyond. Veganuary’s popular cultural appeal, along with our positive and non-judgemental approach to veganism, is making a measurable difference for animals and the planet as well as improving people’s health. We proactively support people and businesses alike to explore the diverse world of plant-based foods and the benefits they bring.
Millions of people – from nearly every country in the world - have taken part In Veganuary since our launch in 2014, and thousands of new vegan products and dishes have been added to shop shelves and restaurant menus worldwide. This is indeed a very exciting time to join our international team of talented, valued and committed people who enjoy their ability to collaboratively contribute to this amazing cause.
Summary of Position
We are looking for a Media & Communications Volunteer to help us track and analyze media coverage.
Core Responsibilities
Research, log, and analyze media coverage of Veganuary in the US and identify trends and gaps
Take photos of products at grocery stores in the US for social media
Additional/Occasional Tasks
Upload recipes to the Veganuary website
Create evergreen social posts
Attend some meetings with the Veganuary team
Person Specification
Outstanding attention to detail
Ability to execute data entry in a spreadsheet
Passion for social media
Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize to meet goals and deadlines
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to take photos with a personal smartphone
You share and will support Veganuary’s vision and values (see below)
Our Vision
Our vision is simple; we want a vegan world. A world without animal farms and slaughterhouses. A world where food production does not decimate forests, pollute rivers and oceans, exacerbate climate change, and drive wild animal populations to extinction.
Our Values
Impact: we are committed to a vegan world; we will utilise research to evaluate how the highest number of lives can be spared and direct resources to that end.
Empowerment: we will optimise our outreach to support and encourage people on their vegan journey in a non-judgemental, positive, constructive and easily accessible way.
Collaboration: by partnering with other mission-driven organisations and working closely with corporates, we will make a bigger difference.
Diversity and inclusion: we know that it takes people with different ideas, strengths, interests and backgrounds to achieve our vision; we appreciate the value of this and how it brings us closer to achieving our mission.
Respect and integrity: in all internal and external relationships, we will strive for genuine, honest, and transparent communication.
Resilience: we will continue to create a professional and sustainable (human, social, economic and environmental) organisation.
Application Process
Please submit your resume and an interest letter of no more than 1000 words that answers the following questions:
Why do you want to volunteer with Veganuary?
What will you bring to our charity?
When can you start?
This volunteer posting will close on 23:59 PST on Thursday 17th October 2024. We will review all applications after the posting has closed. As an inclusive employer, reasonable adjustments can be made to allow any who require additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require such support.
Thank you for your interest in Veganuary!
Veganuary is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work culture that reflects and celebrates our diverse world. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership status, or age. We recognise our duty as an employer to foster an environment that embraces diversity and are constantly reviewing our practices to become even more inclusive as an organisation. We also recognise that certain groups in our industry are under-represented – we welcome applications from all who meet the role’s requirements and are making efforts to attract a diverse pool of candidates to combat the lack of representation.
A copy of our recruitment privacy notice can be found here: Veganuary Recruitment Privacy Notice.pdf