Online Volunteer

Job Posting Organization:
WOPA is an organization dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and empowering women and girls to overcome hardships and create real change in their communities and lives. The mission of WOPA is to effect positive change in the lives of women, girls, and children across Liberia through collaboration, service projects, mentorship, and advocacy. The organization aims to uplift and empower women and girls, with a vision to reduce poverty and help them overcome societal challenges, ultimately enabling them to realize their potential to create societal impact and improve their lives.

Job Overview:
The Online Volunteer position is designed to support WOPA's marketing strategy by creating a newsletter that highlights the organization's monthly activities and promotes its features and benefits. The role requires the volunteer to work under the guidance of a Program Officer or focal point, ensuring that the newsletter is engaging, visually appealing, and adheres to a professional aesthetic. The volunteer will be responsible for translating product features into compelling visual stories, utilizing graphic design software to create professional marketing materials, and ensuring that the content is digestible for the reader. This position is integral to the organization's outreach efforts and requires a commitment to quality and efficiency in delivering the final product.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and design the newsletter using graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Develop professional and corporate marketing materials that align with WOPA's mission.
• Translate product features into compelling visual stories that engage the audience.
• Maintain a strong understanding of typography and layout design to ensure high-quality output.
• Implement print design best practices, particularly for double-sided materials.
• Focus on promoting the organization's monthly activities and highlighting their features and benefits.
• Ensure that the content is engaging and easily digestible for the reader.
• Provide initial design concepts and make revisions based on feedback from the program team.
• Update the organization on the progress of the newsletter creation.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in graphic design software, particularly Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience in creating professional and corporate marketing materials.
• Strong understanding of typography and layout design principles.
• Knowledge of print design best practices, especially for double-sided materials.
• Ability to translate product features into compelling visual stories.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with the program team.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in graphic design, marketing, communications, or a related field would be beneficial for this position. Relevant coursework or certifications in graphic design or marketing would enhance a candidate's suitability for the role.

Experience:
Candidates should have prior experience in graphic design and marketing, particularly in creating newsletters or similar materials. Experience in a volunteer capacity or within non-profit organizations would be advantageous, as it demonstrates a commitment to community service and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by such organizations.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, as all communications and content creation will be conducted in English. Additional languages may be beneficial but are not specified as requirements for this position.

Additional Notes:
This is a volunteer position, and the duration of the contract is not specified. The role is likely to be part-time, with flexibility in hours to accommodate the volunteer's schedule. WOPA is focused on recruiting individuals who are passionate about empowering women and girls and who can contribute to the organization's mission through their skills in graphic design and marketing.