Graphic Design Volunteer

Overview:

The Peace Economy Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for peace, economic justice, and the redirection of military spending to social and environmental needs, is seeking a talented and creative Graphic Design Volunteer. This role is ideal for someone passionate about using their design skills to make a positive impact, helping to visually communicate our mission and engage our audience across various platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Design Creation: Develop visually compelling graphics, infographics, and other design elements for use on our website, social media channels, newsletters, and print materials.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure that all designs are consistent with the Peace Economy Project's brand identity, enhancing our organization's visibility and recognition.
• Collaborative Projects: Work closely with the communications and advocacy teams to conceptualize and execute design projects that support our campaigns, events, and fundraising efforts.
• Visual Storytelling: Use graphic design to tell impactful stories and present complex information about peace economics, military spending, and social justice issues in an accessible and engaging manner.
• Feedback and Revision: Be open to feedback and able to make revisions as needed, ensuring that final designs effectively meet project goals and audience needs.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or similar tools.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of design skills, including layout, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Creativity and a keen eye for aesthetics, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging visual content.
• Excellent communication and time management skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• A passion for the mission of the Peace Economy Project and a desire to contribute to social change through design.
• Experience in web design, video editing, or animation is a plus but not required.

Time Commitment:

This is a flexible, remote volunteer position requiring approximately 5-10 hours per week. The specific hours can be adjusted to fit the volunteer's schedule, but a commitment to timely communication and meeting project deadlines is essential.

Location:

As this is a remote position, volunteers can be based anywhere with reliable internet access.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to apply your design skills to support an important cause and make a tangible impact on promoting peace and economic justice.
• Enhance your portfolio with a variety of design projects for a nonprofit organization.
• Work with a team of passionate individuals dedicated to creating a more equitable and peaceful world.
• Receive recognition for your contributions in project credits and through the Peace Economy Project's platforms.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio showcasing their design work to peaceconomyproject@gmail.com. Please include "Graphic Design Volunteer" in the subject line of your email.

Join us as a Graphic Design Volunteer at the Peace Economy Project and use your creative talents to inspire change and advance our mission. Your work will play a key role in visually communicating our advocacy efforts and engaging our community.