Newsletter Manager - STEM INNOVATION PROGRAM - Volunteer Role

We are seeking a highly organized and creative Newsletter Manger to help coordinate and manage our organization's weekly emails and social media posts content. As the Newsletter Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the production of our regular newsletter, which includes drafting content, managing email distribution, and ensuring that the newsletter meets our organizational standards and goals.

The Stem Montessori Academy of Canada is a federally registered not-for-profit regional science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) program open to all students with the mission to deliver top-notch STEM literacy and application. The STEM program educates students from preschool to high school and is available to all children nationwide. SMAC specializes in an advanced, bar-none STEM-based educational curriculum that emphasizes the interconnected subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Our successful volunteers have these characteristics:
•	Self-directed and motivated learner
•	Research answers and questions independently, but know when to ask for assistance
•	Shows initiative within competence limits and seeks means to fulfill areas for improvement
•	Flexible, confident, and respectful to others
•	Passion for education
•	Enthusiastic and exemplifies a good work ethic - dedicated and committed
•	Great at planning, organization, leadership and teamwork, and time management

Key Responsibilities:
•	Develop and implement a strategic plan for the organization's newsletter, including content, design, and distribution.
•	Write and edit engaging and informative content for the newsletter, which includes features, news, events, and other relevant information.
•	Work closely with the organization's team to ensure that the newsletter reflects the organization's goals, values, and mission.
•	Manage the distribution of the newsletter via email and other channels, and ensure that the newsletter is delivered on a regular basis to subscribers.
•	Monitor and analyze the performance of the newsletter, and make recommendations for improvements to increase engagement, open rates, and other key metrics.
•	Work collaboratively with other teams and departments to gather content and ensure that the newsletter is delivered on schedule and with high quality.

Requirements:
•	Minimum 1+ years experience managing newsletters
•	Outgoing, spontaneous and gregarious nature
•	Highly focused, detail-oriented, and very conscientious of meeting project restraints and timelines
•	Highly collaborative style; experience developing and newsletter team.
•	Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
•	A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives
•	Self-starter, able to work independently; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
•	Applicants must have an understanding of charitable and not-for-profit organizations
•	Ability to attend online Zoom meetings

Other Information:
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our biggest and most important STEM Innovation Summer Program to date, running across 4 provinces!

The volunteer requirements for this program is a commitment of at least 2-4 hours per week from April 2 - 15 and will last until June 30, 2024. We have a lot of exciting opportunities including team leadership, management, supervisory, and VP positions available for this project.

This STEM Innovation Program is not just about tasks - it's about commitment, dedication, and delivering results that will change lives. Together, we have the power to create positive change and leave a lasting legacy in our community.

This is your chance to be part of something truly special and meaningful. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the team, we need your passion, skills, and enthusiasm to make this program a success.

*Please note, that you must be available for the next 3 months if you commit to a position listed above. All volunteers on board for this project must be available to attend weekly team meetings on any ONE of the following days:

- Thursday evenings 8 pm Eastern - 40 - 60 minutes, OR
- Sunday evenings 8 pm Eastern - 40 - 60 minutes, OR
- Wednesday noon 12 pm Eastern - 40 - 60 minutes

**Only ONE of these times listed above needs to work with your schedule.

We are strongly committed to equity and diversity within our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all religious backgrounds, persons of color, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and others who can contribute to the diversification of our community. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume to volunteer@stemcanada.ca

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however, only those candidates selected will be contacted.