Nonprofit
Published 7/22/25 12:00AM

Multiple Remote Volunteer Roles

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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    12 Months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation

    Description

    Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program (BSLS) is a national award-winning nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and youth through mentorship, leadership development, service, and wellness. We are seeking dedicated, mission-driven changemakers to join our National Team and help scale our impact across 14+ states.

    Apply today to join our movement!

    High-Priority Openings Include:

    · Webmaster/Website Support Lead(optimize and manage our Webflow website)

    We’re also seeking support in areas like:

    · Finance (Bookkeeper, Finance Intern)

    · Events (Director of Events, Special Events Team)

    · Programming (Director of Membership, Community Service Coordinator)

    · Marketing & PR (Content Strategist, Publicist, Social Media Team)

    · Equity & Merch (DEI Coordinator, Merchandising Lead)

    · Development (Fundraising, Business Development, Outreach)

    · Admin (Virtual Assistant, Secretary)

    Finance & Operations

    Bookkeeper / Finance Manager

    Provide leadership and oversight of BSLS’s national and chapter-level financial systems.

    • Responsibilities: Develop and monitor financial reporting and forecasting processes, oversee projects by finance manager and interns, develop budgets and reconciliation, ensure compliance with nonprofit fiscal policies, contribute to grant and conference budgets, and help strengthen financial controls.

    • Experience: Background in nonprofit accounting, bookkeeping, or financial oversight preferred; proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, or Airtable; attention to detail and ability to train volunteers.

    Finance Intern

    Assist with national and chapter-level budgeting, reporting, and compliance activities.

    • Responsibilities: Support chapter treasurers in preparing budgets and reports; assist in maintaining financial records for grants and events; contribute to fiscal responsibility initiatives.

    • Experience: Studying finance, accounting, or nonprofit management; basic familiarity with spreadsheets or bookkeeping software a plus; eager to learn and contribute.

    Administrative Assistant/Secretary

    Provide logistical, scheduling, and operational support to the BSLS National Team.

    • Responsibilities: Manage calendars, schedule and document meetings, assist with communications, organize files and shared drives, and support team follow-ups on projects and deadlines.

    • Experience: Highly organized and responsive; experience with Google Suite, Canva, and virtual scheduling tools; excellent written communication and time management skills.

    Programming & Membership Director of Membership

    Oversee national member recruitment, engagement strategies, and alumni relations.

    • Responsibilities: Develop and track national and chapter member recruitment plans, create incentive and recognition systems, maintain roster accuracy, and support alumni connections.

    • Experience: Experience with student associations, member-based nonprofits, or alumni relations; strong community-building and volunteer coordination skills.

    Director of Events

    Lead planning and execution of BSLS’s national conference, summits, and fundraising events.

    • Responsibilities: Develop annual event calendars, manage event logistics and vendors, coordinate with marketing and special events teams, oversee both virtual and in-person event execution.

    • Experience: Event planning, hospitality, or conference logistics; strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

    Special Events Team

    Support the behind-the-scenes production of BSLS national and regional events.

    • Responsibilities: Assist with vendor outreach, setup, volunteer assignments, and on-site coordination; contribute to event run-of-show and issue resolution.

    • Experience: Prior event or conference coordination preferred; adaptable and team-oriented.

    Community Service Manager

    Lead BSLS’s national community service and volunteer impact initiatives.

    • Responsibilities: Build and manage a national service calendar, develop partnerships with nonprofits and civic organizations, track chapter service engagement, and support volunteer mobilization.

    • Experience: Civic engagement, volunteer coordination, or campus service leadership; excellent partnership-building skills.

    Community Service Coordinator / Intern

    Assist with service initiatives at chapter and national levels.

    • Responsibilities: Help organize service activities, track participation, and connect chapters with civic partners.

    • Experience: Interest in civic service or student leadership; organized and dependable.

    Environmental Coordinator

    Promote environmental responsibility and sustainability initiatives nationally.

    • Responsibilities: Organize cleanups, earth-friendly campaigns, and sustainability challenges; coordinate with chapters on local initiatives.

    • Experience: Environmental studies, sustainability advocacy, or green project experience.

    Marketing, Media & Storytelling Content Strategist / Director of Marketing

    Shape BSLS’s national storytelling and digital presence.

    • Responsibilities: Build and oversee the national marketing calendar, design campaigns, create consistent voice and tone, train chapter social media leads, and monitor reach and engagement.

    • Experience: Communications, creative strategy, or nonprofit marketing background; strong vision for digital storytelling.

    Digital Marketing & Media Communications

    Create and manage social, visual, written, and video content.

    • Responsibilities: Support national and chapter content creation, align with monthly themes, provide event coverage, monitor analytics and engagement.

    • Experience: Graphic design, video editing, social media management; familiarity with Canva, Meta Suite, or similar tools.

    Publicist / PR Lead

    Manage internal and external communications for BSLS.

    • Responsibilities: Write press releases, build and maintain media lists, manage media outreach and event coverage, track press results.

    • Experience: PR, journalism, or media relations; strong writing and relationship-building skills.

    Culture, Inclusion & Merchandising Equity & Access Coordinator

    Champion inclusive engagement, cultural awareness, and access initiatives.

    • Responsibilities: Coordinate DEI trainings, support inclusive recruitment strategies, and facilitate community dialogues.

    • Experience: DEI background or lived experience from underrepresented groups; excellent facilitation skills.

    E-Commerce / Merchandising Coordinator

    Lead national BSLS merchandise strategy for branding and fundraising.

    • Responsibilities: Coordinate merch design, production, launches and aligned with our branding style guide.

    • Experience: E-commerce, fashion, or nonprofit merchandising experience preferred.

    Development & Growth Fundraising Coordinator

    Lead national fundraising initiatives and donor engagement strategies.

    • Responsibilities: Develop and execute giving campaigns, coordinate peer-to-peer fundraising, assist with sponsorship outreach.

    • Experience: Fundraising or development experience; creative, organized, and driven to build donor relationships.

    Outreach Coordinator

    Drive alumni engagement, speaker recruitment, and partnership outreach.

    • Responsibilities: Maintain speaker and alumni databases, coordinate outreach for events and partnerships.

    • Experience: Alumni relations, event outreach, or partnership coordination.

    Business Development Coordinator

    Support the expansion of BSLS chapters and strategic partnerships.

    • Responsibilities: Lead outreach to schools and student leaders, assist with new chapter launch strategies, help grow regional partnerships.

    • Experience: Strategic thinking, expansion models, or student/community outreach experience.

    Webmaster / Website Support Lead

    Department: Tech & Infrastructure

    Location: Remote

    Responsibilities:

    • Manage and update the BSLS Squarespace website

    • Ensure mobile optimization, accessibility, and load speed

    • Integrate forms, event updates, and donation links

    • Monitor site analytics and make recommendations for improvement

    • Collaborate with marketing and program teams for timely updates

    Experience:

    • Familiarity with Squarespace (or similar CMS like Webflow)

    • Basic understanding of SEO and user experience

    • Ability to troubleshoot layout or integration issues

    • Experience with Google Analytics or website tracking tools a plus

    • Strong communication and attention to detail

    Newsletter Writer

    Department: Marketing and Communications

    Location: Remote

    Overview:

    BSLS is seeking a skilled and creative Newsletter Writer to support our bi-monthly email communications. This role will help amplify our impact, highlight member and alumni stories, promote events and initiatives, and inspire community engagement across 26+ chapters nationwide.

    Responsibilities:

    • Draft engaging, mission-aligned newsletters twice per month using provided content themes, updates, and highlights

    • Collaborate with program, events, and marketing teams to gather relevant content

    • Write compelling subject lines, headers, and calls to action

    • Ensure consistent voice, formatting, and readability across all newsletters

    • Coordinate with the graphics team or use Canva to suggest visual assets as needed

    • Support the development of newsletter campaigns tied to events, fundraising, and special features

    Experience:

    • Strong writing and editing skills with a focus on clarity, storytelling, and emotional engagement

    • Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Beehiiv, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.)

    • Ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences including students, alumni, donors, and partners

    • Collaborative mindset and comfort working with multiple departments and stakeholders

    • Bonus if you have experience writing for nonprofits or cause-driven brands

    All Volunteers Must Have

    Passion for community, youth and women’s empowerment

    Access to email and Zoom for communication

    Availability: 12-month term or ongoing, ~4-8 hrs/month (varies by role)

    US Based, Remote-friendly roles unless noted

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Event can be held virtually
    • Donation Requested

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    HOUSTON, Texas, US

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