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Volunteer

Are you part of an HPA chapter but want to be even more involved? Are you addicted to the Internet? In love with all things Harry Potter and social change? We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated members to join our volunteer staff!
Looking for a paid position? Then head right over here!

How to Apply:

To apply for a volunteer staff position, send an email to jobs@thehpalliance.org with which job you’re applying for in the subject line. Please include:

  • A little information about yourself and why you want to join our staff.
  • A resume, or explanation of past work experience.
  • Estimated number hours per week you can volunteer (minimum: 7 hours)
  • Any sample materials you think would be helpful: writing samples, video samples or hyperlinks to your work

Open Volunteer Positions

Finance Team Volunteer (2 positions available)

  • The finance team keeps the HPA organized and on track financially.  We’re all about pretty spreadsheets and QuickBooks over here. We often work on budgets, donation tracking, accounts payable (bills), sales tracking, expense tracking and other finance tasks. If you love organization, numbers, and/or research, you’ll fit in perfectly here! We also have a lot of fun.
  • Team meetings Monday evenings at 7pm (possible to change).
  • To apply, please email jobs@thehpalliance.org
  • APPLICATIONS CLOSE JUNE 15

Chapters Resource Development Creator

The Chapters Department is looking for someone to work on the Resource Development team. We’re Looking for an individual with initiative, creativity, and interest in the creation of resources for various social justice issues and management aspects of chapters. Ideally, the Chapters Department is looking for someone who has experience with chapters, either as an organizer or member. Additionally, this staffer should have excellent writing and communication skills.

  • Tasks Include:
    • -Developing and managing resources for our 150+ chapters and chapter organizers
    • -Aid in creating a monthly chapters newsletter including brainstorming, drafting, designing, and editing
    • -Contacting chapter organizers individually as well as set up forms to send out to all chapters for necessary info
    • -Creating Marketing Resources form Past Campaigns and collaborating with Outreach to create promotional materials for chapters
    • Applicants should send a resume and a writing sample

    To apply, please email jobs@thehpalliance.org

    Chapters Project Developer Facilitator

    The Project Development Team of the Chapters Department is looking for a past or current Chapter Organizer who has experience and understands the needs of chapters. Individuals who are motivated, take initiative, interested in curriculum development, and youth engagement are encouraged to apply! Applicants should also show strong writing and communication skills as well as an ability to think outside of the box!

  • Tasks include:
    • -Assist in making campaigns suit chapter needs, including determining resources
    • -Working with the Resource Team to create resources
    • -Research local campaigns to determine how they can be adapted for chapters
    • -Assist in gathering feedback on campaigns both during and after
    • -Assist in the creation of Imagine Better resources, which could include adapting HPA campaigns to various fandoms or authors’ works
    • -Writing copy and announcements for email blasts
    • Applicants should send a resume and a writing sample.

    To apply, please email jobs@thehpalliance.org

    Chapters Outreach Marketing Position

    The Chapters Department is looking for someone to work on the Outreach team. Ideally, the Chapters Department is looking for someone who has experience with chapters, either as an organizer or member. Individuals with interest in marketing, communication, and social media are encouraged to apply.

  • Tasks Include:
    • -Receiving and compiling pictures from campaigns and working with Resource Development to create marketing materials
    • -Updating the Facebook page with reminders, promotions, and highlighting chapters
    • -Writing copy and announcements for email blasts
    • -Responding and reviving past Chapter Requests
    • -Working with Chapter Organizers to write blogs
    • -Act as a liasion between Chapters and Social Media to get Events featured on various social media outlets
    • Applicants should send a resume and a writing sample

    To apply, please email jobs@thehpalliance.org

    Internships

    APPLICATIONS CLOSE JUNE 15

    Chapter Development Intern (2 positions available)

    Reports to: Campaigns and Operations Director
    June-August 2013: Part-time (20 hours a week) or Full-time (40 hours a week)
    Location: Ability to work virtually

    Responsibilities May Include:

    • Work to create a model for rapid growth and expansion of our chapters program
    • Researching colleges and identifying opportunities for recruiting new chapters
    • Work with a group of librarians to create a new pilot program for library-based HPA chapters
    • Overhauling structure of current chapters program by creating geographical regions
    • Organize pilot program for regional training retreats for chapters
    • Develop curriculum for training retreats

    Application Procedure:
    To apply, please send a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and a resume to: Beverly@thehpalliance.org
    Applications close June 15

    Analytics Intern

    Reports to: Campaigns and Operations Director
    June-August 2013: Part-time (20 hours a week) or Full-time (40 hours a week)
    Location: Ability to work virtually
    Open to students with either a focus in statistics or in marketing.

    Responsibilities May Include:

    • Researching and implementing best practices for analytics tracking
    • Developing a robust, cross-departmental program for collecting and analyzing data from social media, web and email clients.
    • Creating template for weekly analytics reports
    • Training newly formed team of analytics volunteer
    • Strategizing ways to increase traffic and engagement based on analytics information
    • Knowledge of Facebook Insights and Google Analytics is required

    Application Procedure:
    To apply, please send a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and a resume to: Beverly@thehpalliance.org
    Applications close June 15

    Graphic Design Intern

    Reports to: Creative Director
    June-August 2013: Part-time (20 hours a week) or Full-time (40 hours a week)
    Location: Ability to work virtually
    Open to graphic design badasses only.

    Responsibilities May Include:

    • Helping to push forward the visual identity of the Harry Potter Alliance
    • Generating creative and deeply nerdy images for use on social media platforms (specifically Facebook and Tumblr)
    • Merchandise design and new ideas, also acting as point-of-contact for volunteers to give their own ideas
    • Creation of visuals and infographics for annual reports, videos, presentations and other professional purposes
    • Researching merchandise (t-shirts, etc) manufacturing and costs, to ensure fair trade principles and good pricing.
    • Interest in Harry Potter and other fandoms is preferred

    Application Procedure:
    To apply, please send a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and a resume to: Beverly@thehpalliance.org
    Applications close June 15