Special Assistant (Volunteer)

divh2Special Assistant (Volunteer)/h2pNote: The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work. Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment. All positions are remote/work-from-home./ppAre you passionate about making a difference? Would you find it exciting to work with smart and talented individuals committed to producing great journalism in the public interest? Can you commit (a minimum of) 10 hours a week to our mission, working remotely on your own schedule with our far-flung, diverse team?/ppWhoWhatWhy is seeking a volunteer, part-time Special Assistant to work directly with the Editor in Chief/CEO. Special Assistants juggle multiple projects, handle day-to-day tasks and work as a liaison between Russ and your area of assignment and/or expertise. It is an incredible opportunity to learn rapidly, challenge your creative problem-solving skills, and gain exposure to all aspects of a rapidly growing nonprofit./ppWhoWhatWhy.org is a nonpartisan, agenda-free news organization. Not left-wing, not right-wing, not consensus-seeking, we report the truth, whatever it is. We approach each story with an open mind, boundless curiosity, and a willingness to dig deep beneath the surface and dont back away in the face of pressure from powerful institutions and groupthink./ppWe are a nonprofit. We are not funded by a zillionaire. We do not accept corporate ads. As such, we are only currently able to pay a small core team, as well as experienced professional freelancers and rely primarily on skilled volunteers to fill out our growing organizational infrastructure./ppAge does not matter. We have among us young students, vibrant retirees, and everything in between, from all walks of life./ppJoin us!/ppstrongQualifications/strong/pulliInterest in and knowledge of current affairs and news/liliExcellent written communication and oral presentation abilities/liliMaturity, accuracy, confidence, focus, high level of organizational capability, self-motivation, curiosity/liliMinimum commitment of 10 hours per week./liliHave special knowledge/expertise in any of the following areas:/liulliOperations, process, structures/liliTech, applications, UX/liliAdministrative Operations/liliHR, proactive recruiting, talent development/liliSustainability, business continuity, scalability, growth/li/ul/ulpstrongResponsibilities/strong/pulliTrack and manage projects and tasks/liliConduct research/liliSpecialize in your area of interest, be it editorial, development, administration, etc, while handling everything that needs to be done/liliCollaborate with and support other members of the Special Assistant team/CEOs Office/liliDo your best to make everyones volunteer experience meaningful and seamless (answering questions, helping get in touch with team members, filling-in when people are absent or on vacation)/li/ulpstrongPerks/strong/pulliChannel your passion in a stimulating environment/liliLearn the nuts and bolts of nonprofit operations in an up-and-coming organization/liliDevelop new skills and gain valuable experience that can enhance your professional trajectory/liliDo amazing work on a flexible, part-time basis/liliHave fun while you make a difference/li/ulpstrongExpectations/strong/ppYou will be expected to attend your departments recurring meetings. Beyond this, you will work on your own schedule. We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months for at least 10 hours a week. Because our team is spread throughout the world, we rely on a combination of Slack, email, and conference calls, and expect everyone to be responsive in a timely manner./ppTo apply, send your resume and a customized cover letter, making clear you are familiar with our mission and work. You should confirm your understanding that this is a volunteer position. If there is no option to attach a cover letter, please send a cover letter to hr@whowhatwhy.org. Please note that response emails from us sometimes end up in spam folders; dont forget to check them. Thank you!/p/div