Writer and Editor

About the role

The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice is a grassroots human rights nonprofit in Olympia, Washington. This is an unpaid volunteer role of a few hours per week, mostly remote, with occasional in-person work in Olympia.

Responsibilities

We are looking for writers and editors to help the foundation make its case and tell its own story. Available roles include:

• Grant Writer: research funders and draft proposals that pay for the work
• Development Writer: donor appeals, thank-you letters, and campaign copy
• Newsletter Editor: shape and edit the email newsletter that goes to our supporters
• Policy Writer: briefs and public statements on the issues we work on
• Technical Writer: clear internal documentation and procedures
• Archive and Story Writer: our archive, and the stories behind our projects

Qualifications and Benefits

Students: academic credit and work-study placements are available through The Evergreen State College, Saint Martin's University, and South Puget Sound Community College.