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Summer Operations & Outreach Assistant (Stipend Offered)

Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    You will work around 5-10 hours a week, in the 9am - 5pm CT timeframe
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Race & Ethnicity, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided, Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    While this role is remote-friendly, we require a minimum of 2–3 hours of crossover with Central Standard Time (CST) between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This ensures we can connect for quick check-ins and keep projects moving.

    Description

    Make an Impact This Summer!

    Are you passionate about literacy, representation, and community?

    The EyeSeeMe Foundation is looking for a motivated Summer Operations & Outreach Assistant to help us expand our impact.

    Based in St. Louis, the EyeSeeMe Foundation is dedicated to ensuring every child sees their own history and potential reflected in the books they read. This summer, we are scaling our outreach to schools and community partners—and we need your help to keep the momentum going!

    Role Responsibilities

    You will be an integral part of our team, helping with:

    • Community Outreach: Acting as a point of contact for school book fair inquiries and community partnerships. You will help us prepare for the 2027-2028 school year by coordinating outreach to our partners.
    • The Grant Research Project: Identifying potential mission-aligned grant opportunities to fuel our growth.
    • Digital Storytelling: Helping us create our Instagram posts and Newsletter campaigns. You will be work with us to help us to engage our community.
    • Foundation Ops: Managing our shared Todoist board to keep our non-profit goals on track.
    • Calendar and Inbox Management: Managing the Foundation inbox and responding in a timely matter. You will also be responsible for creating and managing the Foundation calendar items.
    • Event Support (Optional): Local to STL? You’re invited to join us on the front lines at summer book fairs and local book events!

    Why Spend Your Summer With Us?

    • Impact Local & National Literacy: Your work directly helps put "mirror and window" books into the hands of under-served children across St. Louis and the nation.
    • Small Monthly Stipend: We value your time! Receive a small stipend to help cover your summer costs.
    • Build Your Own Library: Get a monthly credit to the EyeSeeMe store to pick out books for your own collection.
    • Add Experience To Your Resume: This role fits well for any upcoming professional, and is a great addition to any resume. You will also receive a personalized letter of recommendation from our Founder, upon request.
    • Upskill: After 3 months, we’ll sponsor a professional certification course (Digital Marketing, Non-Profit Mgmt, etc.) to boost your resume for the fall.

    Who We’re Looking For

    • An upcoming professional or student (or lifelong learner!) with a heart for diversity in education.
    • A self-starter who is comfortable with digital tools like Google Workspace and Todoist.
    • A clear, professional communicator who can handle emails with grace and enthusiasm.
    • Someone who wants to look back on their summer and know they helped put life-changing books into the hands of children.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Various Locations, Saint Louis, Missouri, US

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