(Volunteer) Communications Specialist

About the role

Gender Freedom Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building an inclusive and supportive community for gender-diverse people. Through education, advocacy and community building, we create spaces where everyone can thrive in their authentic selves.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and schedule engaging posts for social media to highlight our initiatives, events, and impact.
• Work closely with the Social Media Manager to ensure a consistent message across platforms and avoid content overlap or double-posting.
• Create internal communications to welcome new staff and celebrate current team members.
• Help maintain a consistent voice and tone across platforms in alignment with our values.
• Collaborate with other volunteers and teams to promote events and programs.
• Brainstorm and implement new ways to increase community engagement on social media.
• Assist with basic graphic design (using Canva or similar tools) for posts and updates.
• Monitor GFS-related social media activity and respond to comments or messages as needed.
• Contribute to the development of communication strategies to grow our reach and visibility.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills with a friendly, professional tone.
• Comfortable using or learning tools like Canva, Buffer/Hootsuite, Discord, or similar platforms.
• Interest in or experience with social media and community engagement.
• Collaborative spirit and self-motivated attitude.
• Passion for gender inclusivity and GFS’s mission.