Volunteer Opportunity: Communications & Social Media Director

Organization: The UPLIFT Foundation (uplifttech.org)
Location: Remote / Salem, Oregon
Commitment: ~5–10 hours per week

About Us

The UPLIFT Foundation is looking for a new Communications and Social Media Director.  The UPLIFT Foundation is a nonprofit that teaches young Black and Latinx students to code — equipping them with the technical skills, mentorship, and confidence to break into software engineering. We believe that talent is universal, but opportunity is not. Our mission is to close that gap.

The Role – Communications and Social Media Director

We’re looking for a passionate Communications and Social Media Director to help shape and share UPLIFT’s story. You’ll lead messaging across our website, social media, newsletters, and campaigns — amplifying our impact and helping us reach new volunteers, donors, and students.

This is a volunteer leadership position perfect for someone who wants to use their communications, branding, or marketing skills to make a tangible difference.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage a unified communications strategy across social, email, and web

• Oversee social media content (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) to highlight student stories, events, and impact

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to plan campaigns, donor updates, and community announcements

• Support storytelling for grants, newsletters, and partnerships

• Coordinate volunteer contributors for content creation (graphic design, video, photography)

• Track engagement metrics and evolve strategies to grow our audience

What You Bring

• Strong writing and storytelling skills

• Experience with social media management (Canva, Meta Business Suite, or similar tools)

• Comfort working with volunteer teams and collaborating remotely

• Passion for education, equity, or technology — bonus if you’ve worked in nonprofit or community initiatives

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on leadership experience in nonprofit communications

• Portfolio-building projects with measurable impact

• Networking opportunities with educators, engineers, and tech leaders

• The satisfaction of helping local students start careers earning $50K–$85K right out of school

How to Apply

Send a short note and a link to your portfolio, LinkedIn, or examples of your work to volunteer@uplifttech.org with the subject line “Communications Director Volunteer.”