Communications & Marketing Volunteer

Communications & Marketing Volunteer

Help us tell our story — and bring hope closer to the women who need it most.

The Mission

To uplift and empower women who are experiencing or at-risk-of homelessness through in-kind support, education, and community participation. At The Shoebox Project, we believe that a small gesture can have a profound impact. You’re doing so much more than delivering gifts; you’re delivering hope and human connection.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on opportunity for a creative, organized communicator. As our Communications & Marketing

Volunteer, you’ll work directly with our Executive Director and alongside our Social Media Contractor to help tell our story through newsletters, social media, and digital campaigns — right through our busiest season of the year, the Holiday Drive. You’re doing so much more than posting content; you’re building the connections that make our mission possible.

Your Impactful Responsibilities

• Digital Marketing: Support email campaigns and digital promotion tied to our Holiday Drive and other seasonal campaigns.
• Website Analytics: Track and report on website traffic and engagement, and help translate data into simple, actionable takeaways.
• Design & Templates: Create and maintain reusable, on-brand templates for social media posts, along with other graphics for newsletters and web content.
• Photography: Take high-quality photos at events, drives, and volunteer activities — capturing genuine, dignified moments we can reuse across newsletters, the website, and social media.
• Social Media Monitoring: Help monitor our social channels, flag engagement opportunities, and support scheduling and community response.
• Newsletters: Help draft, edit, and schedule regular donor, volunteer, and chapter newsletters.
• Other Tasks as Needed: Our team is small, so you’ll pitch in on other communications and marketing tasks as they come up — a great way to build a broad skill set.

What You Bring to the Table

• Academic Background: Currently enrolled in a communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related program (or equivalent experience).
• Communication Skills: Strong written communication and an eye for clear, engaging copy.
• Digital Savvy: Comfort with social media scheduling tools, basic design tools like Canva, and website/email analytics platforms.
• Self-Starter Spirit: You’re comfortable working independently in a remote, flexible environment.
• Organization: You’re detail-oriented and reliable with deadlines.
• Passion for the Mission: A genuine interest in the nonprofit sector and our work empowering women experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• Inclusive Approach: Respectful, inclusive communications, consistent with our commitment to dignity and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Logistics

• Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per week, with some flexibility.
• Duration: September through January, aligned with our Holiday Drive.
• Reporting & Support: You’ll report to our Executive Director and collaborate with our Social Media Contractor throughout your term.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Beyond real-world, portfolio-ready experience, you’ll gain mentorship from our Executive Director, a front-row seat to our organization’s biggest and most meaningful campaign season, and the chance to help build connections that give women hope, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

Screening Requirements

Includes application, resume, interview, and references.

How to Apply

Send your Resume and brief Cover Letter to jen_artibello@shoeboxproject.com with the subject line

“Application: Communications & Marketing Volunteer” By September 30th. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, so the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

The Shoebox Project is an equal opportunity charity committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.