Creative Writing Instructor

Creative Writing Instructor and Editorial Mentor

EcoServants® is searching for volunteer Creative Writing Instructors who can mentor emerging writers producing compelling, informative content about the environment and humanity's relationship with nature. Our Creative Writing interns develop environmental articles, narratives, educational features, and thought-provoking materials that help readers understand ecological challenges and opportunities for action.

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Mentor interns in storytelling, article development, narrative structure, and audience engagement.
• Help writers improve clarity, tone, organization, originality, and readability.
• Review environmental writing assignments and provide actionable editorial feedback.
• Encourage accurate sourcing and responsible communication of scientific information.
• Support writers in developing their unique voices while maintaining EcoServants® editorial and assignment standards.
• Promote thoughtful discussions about environmental awareness, conservation, and community responsibility.

How EcoServants® Operates

EcoServants® is a fully volunteer-powered, 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit. Our remote interns typically join a four-month program and complete practical, published assignments that contribute to real organizational, educational, and conservation-related projects. Work is organized through our EcoServants® Intern Portal and assignment-based Kanban board, where interns review requirements, claim appropriate assignments, submit deliverables, and receive feedback.

Your Instructor Portal & Team Support

Approved Instructors receive their own secure Instructor account and access to the EcoServants® Instructor Portal (ecoservantsproject.org/instructors-portal/). The portal supports instructor onboarding and program-focused workflows. Instructors can support one program or an approved combination of programs, participate in relevant EcoServants® Team Chats, answer questions, and review submissions against the written assignment requirements.

You are not expected to develop an entire curriculum or teach scheduled classes. Most mentorship is flexible and asynchronous: clarify an assignment, suggest improvements, provide respectful and actionable review feedback, and coordinate with nonprofit managers when a decision requires management approval.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in creative writing, journalism, English, editing, communications, education, or related disciplines. Published writing or editorial experience is helpful but not required.

Commitment and Impact

This is a flexible, remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Your guidance will help developing writers strengthen their craft while producing educational content that inspires environmental awareness and meaningful action. Help emerging writers find their voices in the movement toward a healthier planet.

Instructor onboarding and access are provided to approved volunteers. This is an unpaid, remote volunteer role with flexible participation.