Sample Online Job Description
Assignment:Work with SmartGrrls Students Developing an Online Zine in Pagemaker 6.0 and .pdf
organization sponsoring this opportunity:
SmartGrrls
http://www.smartgrrls.org
Austin, Texas
opportunity description
Layout and design for e-zine featuring work by, for, and about young adolescent girls. Compile student
work and new submissions and organize content into an online magazine format with departments
complete with a reader poll and registration update.
hours opportunity will take to complete
30 hours (5 - 10 hours a month)
weeks volunteer will have to complete this opportunity
three months
will this job involve work directly with clients rather than or in addition to staff or other volunteers?
yes
volunteer skills\equipment needed
(a computer and regular access to the Internet are always a must):
Experience working with students in a volunteer or teaching setting; references will be requested.
Graphic layout and design experience, experience with PageMaker 6.0 and PDF, excellent verbal and
written communication skills, editing experience, clear understanding of SmartGrrls programs and
mission, attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively/appropriately with adolescent girls, and
commitment to deadlines.
This opportunity is totally virtual (volunteer doesn't have to be onsite at the org)
This opportunity has no expiration date (this opportunity is always available unless currently filled)
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