Job Description

About JerseySTEM

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.

Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

The primary role of the copywriter will be to write clear and concise copy for ads, publications and websites.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly meeting Fridays 11am.12pm EST
• Write copy for a variety of media including social, print, video, and online
• Work with the HR team to build projects and boklogs
• Interact with employees to be profiled
• Engage with the Webadmin team to make sure the copies are posted
• Edit and proofread copy as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a copywriter
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of online content strategy and creation
• BS/BA in marketing, English, journalism or related field preferred
• 5 hours per week, 6-12 month minimum commitment
• This position is remote

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.