Special Assistant

TL;DR

Special Assistant: Supporting the Editor in Chief/CEO by managing projects, conducting research, and acting as a liaison within a growing nonprofit organization with an accent on diverse areas such as operations, tech, HR, and sustainability. Focus on creative problem-solving and gaining exposure to all aspects of the organization.

Location: Remote / Work-from-home

Company

hirify.global.org is a nonpartisan, agenda-free news organization that reports the truth and relies primarily on skilled volunteers.

What you will do

• Track and manage projects and tasks.
• Conduct research.
• Specialize in your area of interest, such as editorial, development, or administration.
• Collaborate with and support other members of the Special Assistant team/CEO’s Office.
• Make everyone’s volunteer experience meaningful and seamless.

Requirements

• Interest in and knowledge of current affairs and news.
• Excellent written communication and oral presentation abilities.
• Maturity, accuracy, confidence, focus, high level of organizational capability, and self-motivation.
• Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.
• Have special knowledge/expertise in areas such as operations, tech, HR, sustainability.

Culture & Benefits

• Channel your passion in a stimulating environment.
• Learn the nuts and bolts of nonprofit operations in an up-and-coming organization.
• Develop new skills and gain valuable experience that can enhance your professional trajectory.
• Work on a flexible, part-time basis.
• Have fun while you make a difference.

Hiring process

• Send your resume and a customized cover letter, making clear you are familiar with our mission and work.
• Confirm your understanding that this is a volunteer position.