Volunteer / Hiring

List of contract positions, below, click on the links to learn more. For each position you'll be asked to send a cover letter and resume to tc.iwoc@gmail.com with your job position in the subject line. Thanks for your interest! 

1. Communications Lead Contractor

2. End Slavery Committee Manager

3. Operations Contractor

4. Bookkeeper 

5. Co-Director Inside

6. Co-Director Coalition

7. Member / Volunteer Coordinators 

See list of positions, more info below! Connect with Vada@endslaverymn.org or tc.iwoc@gmail.com to get involved! 

Social Media Positions: 

• Content Creator

• Video Editor

• Social Media Engager 

• Influencer Collaborator

• Graphic Designer 

Inside Organizing

• Co-Chair: People-Person 

• Co-Chair: Meeting Logistics

• Secretary

• Communications Liaison 

• Spokesperson

• Prisoner Advocate

• Unit Representative

Development / Board Volunteers:

• Fundraiser

• Impacted Board Member

Outreach Volunteers 

• Twin Cities Outreach

• Twin Cities Event Tracker

• Greater MN Outreach 

• Greater MN Event Tracker

• Faith Outreach

• Higher Education Outreach

• K12 / Youth Outreach 

• Health, Recovery, and Reentry Outreach

• Labor Outreach 

Legislative Team 

• Lobbying Volunteer

• Policy Researcher

SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM

Department: Communications
Focus Areas: Content Creation, Engagement, Storytelling
Commitment: 3–5+ hours per week (flexible based on role)
Start Date: Ongoing (Launching July 2025)
Location: Remote / Hybrid depending on events

1. Content Creator (Writer / Visual Designer)

Position Summary: Create compelling written and visual content to support outreach, education, and advocacy campaigns across social media platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Write social media captions, educational posts, and campaign messaging

• Create visual assets (graphics, carousels, infographics) using Canva or similar tools

• Collaborate with other team members to align posts with monthly themes or calls to action

• Ensure messaging is accurate, consistent, accessible, and culturally relevant

• Adapt content for Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and LinkedIn (as needed)

Ideal Skills:

• Strong writing or graphic design skills

• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms

• Understanding of brand consistency and tone

• Eye for trends and visual storytelling

• Bonus: knowledge of accessibility (alt text, contrast, inclusive language)

2. Video Editor (Short-Form Focus)

Position Summary: Edit engaging short-form videos (30–90 seconds) for Reels, TikTok, Stories, and YouTube Shorts that inspire, inform, and activate viewers.

Responsibilities:

• Cut and edit campaign footage, interviews, and user-generated clips

  • Add music, subtitles, logos, transitions, and visual effects

• Format videos for each platform’s specifications and trends

• Collaborate with content creators and storytellers to match tone and purpose

• Help build a short-form video library for future use

Ideal Skills:

• Experience with CapCut, InShot, Premiere Rush, iMovie, or similar tools

• Comfortable editing vertical video for Instagram/TikTok

• Ability to capture attention in the first 3 seconds

• Knowledge of trending audio, hashtags, and social hooks
  
  

3. Social Media Engager

Position Summary: Actively grow and nurture our social media community through comments, shares, DMs, and follower engagement campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and respond to comments, reactions, and DMs in a timely and positive manner

• Initiate and guide conversations that align with our mission and values

• Boost content reach during engagement sprints or campaign launches

• Track engagement trends and flag messages that need staff attention

• Share user-generated content, stories, and interactions with the team

Ideal Skills:

• Strong communication and people skills

• Passion for community-building and advocacy

• Familiarity with Instagram and Facebook engagement practices

• Respectful and responsive communicator (especially in sensitive contexts)

• Available for brief “power hour” shifts weekly or during campaigns

4. Storyteller & Influencer Collaboration 

Position Summary: Tell powerful stories from our community and build relationships with content creators and micro-influencers who share our values.

Responsibilities:

• Interview volunteers, impacted individuals, and community members

• Turn stories into posts, carousels, or video scripts

• Identify influencers with aligned missions and help build relationships

• Draft and manage outreach messages for collaboration

• Track success metrics on storytelling pieces (shares, comments, reach)

Ideal Skills:

• Storytelling and interviewing experience

• Strong interpersonal and writing skills

• Comfortable on video or directing others who are

• Familiarity with influencer marketing or nonprofit partnerships

• Respectful of privacy, consent, and tone in sharing lived experience

DEVELOPMENT & BOARD 

Department: Operations
Focus Areas:
Commitment: 3–5+ hours per week (flexible based on role)
Start Date: Ongoing (Launching July 2025)
Location: Remote / Hybrid depending on events

1. Fundraiser

Position Summary: Support fundraising campaigns and donor engagement by helping plan events, write appeals, and develop relationships with supporters.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with donor outreach and thank-you communications

• Support planning and logistics for fundraising events

• Help craft messaging for giving campaigns (e.g., Giving Tuesday, year-end)

• Participate in brainstorming sessions for donor cultivation strategies

• Track and report on donor engagement activities

Ideal Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Experience with fundraising, events, or donor relations (not required)

• Passion for nonprofit mission and equity-centered messaging

• Comfortable using email, CRM tools, or spreadsheets

2. Impacted Leadership/Fundraiser

Position Summary: Use lived experience to lead authentic storytelling and peer-to-peer fundraising that centers voices of directly impacted communities.

Responsibilities:

• Share your personal story (if comfortable) for fundraising campaigns

• Connect with donors and supporters from a peer-based perspective

• Collaborate on campaign themes and goals

• Help recruit and guide other impacted fundraisers

• Participate in donor events and storytelling platforms

Ideal Skills:

• Willingness to lead with vulnerability and strength

• Comfort with public speaking or storytelling

• Deep connection to the cause and community

• Respect for trauma-informed, ethical storytelling

OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS

Department: Outreach / Campaigns
Focus Areas:
Commitment: 3–5+ hours per week (flexible based on role)
Start Date: Ongoing (Launching July 2025)
Location: Remote / Hybrid depending on events

1. Twin Cities Outreach Volunteer

Position Summary: Represent the 

 at community events, recruit volunteers, and build partnerships in the Twin Cities.

Responsibilities:

• Table at events, pass out flyers, and represent the org’s mission

• Talk to community members about volunteer opportunities

• Support event setup, sign-in, and materials distribution

• Help coordinate logistics and follow-ups

Ideal Skills:

• Outgoing and friendly communication

• Familiarity with the local community and events

• Reliable transportation or access to metro transit

• Bilingual is a plus

2. Twin Cities Event Tracker

Position Summary: Track, document, and report on outreach efforts in the Twin Cities to support data collection and impact storytelling.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a record of events attended, estimated impact, and outcomes

• Collect sign-in sheets, photos, and feedback

• Support metrics reporting for grant and team use

• Collaborate with Communications for event recaps

Ideal Skills:

• Attention to detail and organization

• Comfort with spreadsheets or simple databases

• Some availability during or after events

• Reliable with documentation and follow-through

3. Greater MN Outreach Volunteer

Position Summary: Build connections and represent the organization at events across Greater Minnesota.

Responsibilities:

• Attend rural or regional events, table, and speak with the public

• Build and maintain relationships with local partners

• Help identify events we should attend or co-host

• Coordinate with staff on travel and logistics

Ideal Skills:

• Connection to rural or Greater MN communities

• Willing to travel or coordinate regionally

• Comfortable speaking about the mission

• Reliable and self-directed

4. Greater MN Event Tracker

Position Summary: Support documentation and evaluation of our presence and growth in Greater Minnesota.

Responsibilities:

• Log event outcomes, attendance, photos, and feedback

• Share updates with staff and Communications

• Help develop reports or visuals to show regional progress

• Maintain shared outreach calendar

Ideal Skills:

• Strong organization and basic tech skills

• Passion for data collection and visibility

• Familiarity with Greater MN community dynamics

5. Faith Outreach Volunteer

Position Summary: Engage faith-based communities and leaders in partnership and outreach opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and contact churches, mosques, synagogues, and faith leaders

• Share our mission and invite collaboration or event participation

• Coordinate community prayer vigils, info sessions, or forums

• Help develop faith-aligned messaging

Ideal Skills:

• Knowledge of or connection to faith-based spaces

• Strong relationship-building and listening skills

• Comfortable speaking about values and mission

6. Higher Ed Outreach Volunteer

Position Summary: Connect with student groups, professors, and college events to raise awareness and build student engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Table or present at campus events, classes, or student orgs

• Recruit student volunteers and interns

• Help plan campus-centered campaigns or days of action

• Build partnerships with professors, student leaders, and DEI offices

Ideal Skills:

• Experience in or recent connection to college/university life

• Strong communication and outreach energy

• Passion for youth/young adult mobilization

7. K-12 / Youth Outreach Volunteer

Position Summary:  Support engagement with youth through school visits, partnerships, and materials designed for younger audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with schools, after-school programs, and youth orgs

• Help develop and deliver youth-friendly content or presentations

• Assist with family-centered events

• Track engagement and impact with young audiences

Ideal Skills:

• Experience with youth work or education

• Patience and creativity

• Willingness to complete background checks if needed

8. Health, Recovery, Reentry Outreach Volunteer

Position Summary: Build bridges with organizations in the health, addiction recovery, and reentry communities.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and contact clinics, sober homes, and reentry programs

• Share our mission and invite participation or referrals

• Table or attend related events

• Support development of trauma-informed outreach strategies

Ideal Skills:

• Familiarity with public health, recovery, or reentry spaces

• Passion for healing justice

• Lived experience is deeply valued

9. Labor Outreach Volunteer

Position Summary: Develop relationships with unions and labor organizations to promote shared advocacy and volunteer opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Attend labor events, meetings, and rallies

• Distribute materials and build awareness

• Help connect our campaigns to workers’ rights issues

• Support union partnerships and collaborative campaigns

Ideal Skills:

• Connection to labor or union movements

• Good communication and allyship

• Passion for worker justice and systemic change

LEGISLATIVE VOLUNTEERS

Department: Campaigns
Focus Areas:
Commitment: 3–5+ hours per week (flexible based on role)
Start Date: Ongoing (Launching July 2025)
Location: Remote / Hybrid depending on events

1. Lobbying Volunteer

Position Summary: Speak directly with legislators, attend hearings, and support policy change through organized advocacy.

Responsibilities:

• Attend legislative meetings, hearings, and events

• Share personal testimony (if applicable)

• Help mobilize people to action alerts or lobby days

• Collaborate on talking points and meeting prep

Ideal Skills:

• Passion for policy and advocacy

• Confidence in public speaking or interest in learning

• Willing to attend meetings (virtually or in-person) as scheduled

• Lived experience highly valuable

2. Policy Researcher

Position Summary: Support our policy team with research, summaries, and tracking of legislative priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor key bills, committees, and hearing schedules

• Draft summaries and position statements

• Analyze data and provide reports to support advocacy

• Collaborate with communications to simplify messaging

Ideal Skills:

• Research, writing, and analysis

• Interest in public policy, law, or social justice

• Comfortable reading and summarizing legislative texts

INSIDE ORGANIZING 

Department: Inside / Out
Focus Areas:
Commitment: 3–5+ hours per week (flexible based on role)
Start Date: Ongoing (Launching July 2025)
Location: Remote / Hybrid depending on events

1. Co-Chair – People Person

Position Summary: Facilitate community-building inside facilities and maintain peer support among incarcerated organizers.

Responsibilities:

• Help plan and lead support meetings

• Serve as a trusted peer resource

• Build team cohesion and emotional support

• Represent the voice of the team to outside partners

Ideal Skills:

• Empathy and leadership

• Comfortable in group settings

• Lived experience preferred

2. Co-Chair – Meeting Logistics

Position Summary: Ensure all materials, scheduling, and logistics are in place for organizing meetings inside facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule meetings and confirm space/permissions

• Ensure agendas, notes, and materials are distributed

• Coordinate with outside staff or volunteers as needed

Ideal Skills:

• Organized and reliable

• Basic coordination and follow-up

• Comfortable with paperwork and checklists

3. Secretary

Position Summary: Track decisions, minutes, and documentation for inside organizing teams.

Responsibilities:

• Take notes during meetings

• Organize and archive minutes and group records

• Help follow up on action items

• Maintain clarity of roles and goals
  
  

Ideal Skills:

• Strong attention to detail

• Writing and documentation

• Familiarity with meeting formats

4. Communications Liaison

Position Summary: Bridge communications between inside organizing teams and external supporters or campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Help draft messages, letters, or reports for external partners

• Share updates from inside to the outside world (with consent)

• Ensure communication is timely and respectful of boundaries

Ideal Skills:

• Strong writing and communication

• Trust with both inside and outside organizers

• Lived experience or proximity to inside conditions

5. Spokesperson

Position Summary: Serve as a voice for inside organizing efforts—via written or spoken word—to the public and media.

Responsibilities:

• Speak (or write) publicly about campaigns, conditions, and demands

• Represent the team in interviews, statements, or testimony

• Ensure messaging aligns with inside goals
  
  

Ideal Skills:

• Strong storytelling

• Confidence or willingness to be coached

• Clear understanding of goals and community values

6. Prisoner Advocate

Position Summary: Represent specific facility, affinity, or grievance team concerns, advocating for issues affecting incarcerated individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Gather feedback and document grievances or patterns

• Elevate issues to the organizing team and/or outside staff

• Propose campaigns or actions to address systemic harms

Ideal Skills:

• Deep understanding of the system or willing to learn

• Courageous and solution-oriented

• Act with integrity, caution, and spirit of advocacy

7. Unit Representative

Position Summary: Act as a liaison between the organizing team and your unit or pod, ensuring everyone’s voice is included.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate updates to unit members

• Collect ideas, feedback, and concerns

• Support organizing at the pod level

• Help ensure unity and clarity of message

Ideal Skills:

• Trusted by peers

• Clear communicator

• Consistent and respectful

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Volunteer Support & Tracking

All roles will receive:

• A content calendar with deadlines and campaign themes

• A shared folder for resources, branding assets, and style guides

• Weekly or biweekly team check-ins (Zoom or Slack)

• Recognition for time volunteered (certificates, spotlights, references)