Substack Curator
Hours: 4-8 hours/week in addition to the mandatory check-in meetings with designated supervisor
Compensation: This is an unpaid volunteer position, but eligible post-secondary students may qualify for a Riipen stipend.
Volunteer Term: November 4, 2024 - June 30th, 2024
Location: Edmonton w/ Remote work options (Must be in Edmonton for onboarding)
Reporting to: The Green Room Co-Lead: Programs & Social Media
Application Deadline: October 27th, 2024
We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Substack Coordinator to oversee the development and curation of our Substack page. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing community submissions, setting up a publishing team, and creating a structured publishing calendar.
Organize and curate content for our Substack page, ensuring high-quality and engaging material is regularly published. Actively seek out and encourage community submissions, fostering diverse voices and perspectives. Establish and manage a publishing team to handle the content creation, editing, and distribution process. Develop a yearly publishing calendar to plan and schedule content releases in alignment with our goals and themes.
Content Organization: Ensure a consistent and well-organised publishing schedule, making it easier for readers to follow and engage with content regularly
Quality Assurance: Enhance the quality of published content by establishing editorial standards and a dedicated publishing team, ensuring every post is polished and impactful.
Increased Readership: Grow the audience by curating relevant, timely, and engaging content that resonates with the community and attracts new subscribers.
Community Engagement: Foster a sense of community by sourcing and featuring diverse voices and stories from contributors, increasing participation and readership
Community Voice Amplification: Elevate the voices of underrepresented community members by providing a platform for their stories and perspectives.
Brand Cohesion: Maintain the integrity of The Green Room’s mission and voice across all Substack publications, reinforcing brand identity.
Efficient Operations: Streamline the content creation and publication process, improving efficiency and reducing delays in delivering content to the audience.
Sustainable Growth: Lay the foundation for long-term success by implementing a structured publishing calendar that supports ongoing content creation and growth.
Community Connection: Engage directly with the community, gaining firsthand experience in social impact and community service initiatives.
Skill Development: Opportunity to refine and expand your expertise in writing, photography, design, and digital media tools.
Creative Freedom: Enjoy the chance to express your creativity while crafting content that aligns with The Green Room’s mission and values.
Meaningful Work: Experience the fulfilment of contributing to a cause that positively impacts individuals and communities.
Professional Growth: Build a robust portfolio by working on diverse projects that showcase your abilities in content creation and communication.
Collaboration Opportunities: Work closely with a passionate team, gaining insights and inspiration from collaborative efforts.
- Experience in content management, curation, and publishing.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to engage with and source content from a diverse community.
- Experience in creating and maintaining a structured publishing schedule
- Familiarity with Substack is an asset
- Must maintain the legal right to work in Canada
Located in Amiskwaciwâskahikan, Treaty 6 territory (Edmonton, Alberta), The Green Room is a community initiative dedicated to supporting youth and young adults. We offer a safe and welcoming space for individuals to connect, learn, and grow while expressing their faith, culture, and creativity. The Green Room offers a variety of activities, programs, and services that promote well-being, educational advancement, and community engagement. We support those navigating contemporary challenges, seeking meaningful connections, and exploring opportunities to foster belonging and purpose. This program is an initiative of Islamic Family.
Holistic: We embrace a holistic, spiritually rooted approach that centers youth and fosters wellness, growth, and community development
Accessible: We are passionate about reducing and removing barriers for youth and young adults to meaningfully engage with their Muslim faith, cultural communities, and relevant wellness supports.
Compassionate: We strive to provide spaces, events, and programs where Muslim youth with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences feel safe, welcomed, and belong.
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