Volunteer

Volunteer HEADWATERS Editor

Friends of the River has a history of publishing the Headwaters newsletter 2 times a year. The draft/working communications objectives of HEADWATERS are:

• Foster a sense of river community and get to know the people who are making a difference
• Educate regarding the opportunities and threats faced by California rivers
• Inspire love and action on behalf of rivers
• Reflect the beauty of rivers and their importance for a healthy planet
• Share the science behind the policy

Due to the pandemic and staff turnover, we have not published since early 2020.

Accountabilities: Publish hard copy and electronic copy of HEADWATERS newsletter 2 times a year

• Work as part of the FOR communications team to clarify communication objectives, design the new layout, and determine types of content and features of the publication
• Ensure Headwaters meets the communication objectives
• Write, edit and solicit content
• Set expectations for authors and reviewers
• Lead publishing workflow
• Participate in FOR Communications team meetings, as needed, to successfully publish Headwaters

Volunteer Social Media Coordinator

Friends of the River seeks a passionate environmental advocate who wants to make a difference by educating, inspiring, and activating people through social media. This position is a member of the communications team, and works closely with FOR staff.

Accountabilities:

• Participate in regular communications editorial meetings with FOR staff
• Help develop creative ideas for new social media content
• Perform research, as assigned
• Assist in the growth of new supporters by raising awareness through various social media platforms
• Interact with followers and supporters by communicating and answering questions through FOR’s social media pages
• Monitor postings to ensure message is consistent with FOR’s mission and values
• Monitor and measure FOR’s social media performance