SEO -Website Designer-Blog Writer Executive

Purpose

Help expand the reach and impact of Cars of Hope by strengthening our online presence through search engine optimization (SEO), website design, and engaging content creation. This leadership volunteer role focuses on increasing awareness of our mission, attracting more donated vehicles, volunteers, corporate sponsors, and financial supporters throughout the Chicagoland area.

As a member of the executive volunteer leadership team, you will play an important role in helping more families receive reliable transportation by making it easier for donors, community partners, and volunteers to discover Cars of Hope online.

Cars of Hope is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has served the Chicago area for more than 16 years by accepting donated vehicles, refurbishing those suitable for the program, and gifting them to families—especially single mothers—through trusted social service organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an SEO strategy that increases Cars of Hope's online visibility and search engine rankings.
• Improve the Cars of Hope website by enhancing content, navigation, user experience, accessibility, and conversion rates.
• Research and recommend high-value keywords related to vehicle donations, charitable giving, nonprofit transportation assistance, and volunteer opportunities.
• Write and publish engaging blog articles highlighting donor stories, recipient success stories, volunteer experiences, community partnerships, and organizational updates.
• Optimize website pages and blog content using SEO best practices, including metadata, headings, internal linking, image optimization, and structured content.
• Monitor website performance using analytics tools and recommend improvements based on visitor behavior and search trends.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to create landing pages supporting fundraising campaigns, corporate sponsorships, grant opportunities, volunteer recruitment, and community outreach.
• Assist in maintaining consistent branding and messaging across the website and digital communications.
• Work with social media and marketing volunteers to maximize the reach of published content.
• Recommend and implement improvements that increase online engagement and help more people discover Cars of Hope's mission.

Desired Qualifications

We recognize that very few volunteers possess every skill listed below. You do not need to have experience in all of these areas to be a great fit. If you have expertise or a strong interest in any of the following, we encourage you to apply. We can tailor responsibilities to match your skills, experience, interests, and availability.

Helpful experience or interests include:

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Website design and development (WordPress or similar platforms)
• Blog writing and content creation
• Copywriting and editing
• Digital marketing and online communications
• Google Search Console and Google Analytics
• Keyword research and SEO strategy
• User experience (UX) and website usability improvements
• Graphic design using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
• Social media content creation and marketing
• Basic HTML, CSS, or website editing
• Branding and marketing strategy
• Storytelling through written content, photography, or video

Whether you specialize in SEO, website design, blogging, marketing, analytics, or just one of these areas, your talents can make a meaningful difference. We welcome volunteers who are eager to use their professional skills to help more families discover Cars of Hope and benefit from reliable transportation.

Impact

Your work will directly help Cars of Hope:

• Increase donated vehicle inquiries.
• Recruit more volunteers and executive leaders.
• Attract corporate sponsors and financial supporters.
• Expand partnerships with social service organizations.
• Increase awareness throughout the Chicago region.
• Help more families receive safe, dependable transportation.

Every improvement in our online visibility creates new opportunities to serve families whose lives can be transformed through reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Make a measurable impact using your professional marketing, SEO, website, and writing skills.
• Build a portfolio of meaningful nonprofit work with visible community impact.
• Collaborate with an enthusiastic executive volunteer leadership team.
• Help shape the digital strategy of a growing nonprofit organization.
• Gain experience working on mission-driven marketing initiatives that change lives.
• Experience the satisfaction of helping families gain independence through reliable transportation.

Join Cars of Hope and help tell our story, grow our online presence, and connect more donors, volunteers, and community partners with a mission that provides reliable transportation and renewed hope to families throughout the Chicagoland area.