Spring 2025: Start 1 Spark - Monthly Newsletter Writer Intern

Position: Monthly Volunteer Newsletter Writer 

Reports to: Amber Lancaster, Executive Director

Position Summary: The Monthly Volunteer Newsletter Writer will support Start 1 Spark’s mission by writing original content for the monthly volunteer e-newsletter. The position will support the Executive Director in developing on-brand written content that is relevant to Start 1 Spark’s volunteers and enhances our volunteer program. The ideal candidate for this role must be organized, creative, and a passionate learner who is excited to grow Start 1 Spark’s audience.

Start 1 Spark’s mission is to provide students in need with the means to participate in their school’s extracurricular activities. The Monthly Volunteer Newsletter Writer will be a valuable team member who builds our relationship with new and existing volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity for the Monthly Volunteer Newsletter Writer to gain real world experience applying learned communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Generate and edit written content that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action
  • Ensure all copy and content is on-brand and consistent in terms of style, quality, and tone of voice, and optimized for user experience and engagement
  • Draft the Volunteer Spotlight articles
  • Conduct research on the impacts volunteers make for Start 1 Spark and/or the region that relate to the monthly topic
  • Identify tips to share that make volunteering easier and more attractive
  • Create catchy subject lines that increase the likelihood of subscriber open rates

Requirements:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proofreading and sharp eye for detail and sense of what types of creativity will be effective
  • Work in a collaborative environment and share ideas and critiques respectfully
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and consistently deliver concepts and copy under tight deadlines
  • Respect and maintain the confidentiality of Start 1 Spark’s donors, volunteers, and partner school students and staff

Time Commitment: 10 hours per month

Contact Information: Amber@start1spark.org or (c) 571-239-2462

Position: Monthly Volunteer Newsletter Writer 

Reports to: Amber Lancaster, Executive Director

Position Summary: The Monthly Volunteer Newsletter Writer will support Start 1 Spark’s mission by writing original content for the monthly volunteer e-newsletter. The position will support the Executive Director in developing on-brand written content that is relevant to Start 1 Spark’s volunteers and enhances our volunteer program. The ideal candidate for this role must be organized, creative, and a passionate learner who is excited to grow Start 1 Spark’s audience.

Start 1 Spark’s mission is to provide students in need with the means to participate in their school’s extracurricular activities. The Monthly Volunteer Newsletter Writer will be a valuable team member who builds our relationship with new and existing volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity for the Monthly Volunteer Newsletter Writer to gain real world experience applying learned communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Generate and edit written content that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action
  • Ensure all copy and content is on-brand and consistent in terms of style, quality, and tone of voice, and optimized for user experience and engagement
  • Draft the Volunteer Spotlight articles
  • Conduct research on the impacts volunteers make for Start 1 Spark and/or the region that relate to the monthly topic
  • Identify tips to share that make volunteering easier and more attractive
  • Create catchy subject lines that increase the likelihood of subscriber open rates

Requirements:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proofreading and sharp eye for detail and sense of what types of creativity will be effective
  • Work in a collaborative environment and share ideas and critiques respectfully
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and consistently deliver concepts and copy under tight deadlines
  • Respect and maintain the confidentiality of Start 1 Spark’s donors, volunteers, and partner school students and staff

Time Commitment: 10 hours per month

Contact Information: Amber@start1spark.org or (c) 571-239-2462