Assignment:
Prepare Email-Based Newsletter for SmartGrrls

organization sponsoring this opportunity:
SmartGrrls
http://www.smartgrrls.org
Austin, Texas

opportunity description
Our organization would like to publish a simple e-mail newsletter, highlighting 2 - 4 organization announcements, program activities, achievements, etc. The audience for this newsletter is all donors, volunteers, supporters, parents of SmartGrrls and the SmartGrrls themselves. This newsletter would compel readers to visit our web site, and keep SmartGrrls in their minds as an effective, successful not-for-profit organization.

hours opportunity will take to complete
5 - 10 hours each month

weeks volunteer will have to complete this opportunity
three months

will this job involve work directly with clients rather than or in addition to staff or other volunteers?
no

volunteer skills\equipment needed
(a computer and regular access to the Internet are always a must):
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, editing experience, clear understanding of SmartGrrls programs and mission, self-driven/self-motivated, attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively with SmartGrrls staff and volunteers via e-mail, and commitment to deadlines.

This opportunity is totally virtual (volunteer doesn't have to be onsite at the org)

This opportunity has no expiration date (this opportunity is always available unless currently filled)

If you are interested in this opportunity, you will need to e-mail us with:

• The name of the assignment in which you are interested

• Your Name (first and last, please, not your screen name)

• Daytime Telephone Number

• Email Address

• How you meet the skill requirements described in this volunteer opportunity

Feel free to add any additional information into this e-mail, to demonstrate your interest and commitment to this assignment, and previous experience relating to this assignment.

You may be required to answer additional questions, go through an online or phone orientation, or submit samples of your work before you are given this virtual assignment.

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