Drive Impactful Storytelling (Content Coordinator Volunteer)

About Bank.Green

Since the Paris Agreement, global banks have poured a staggering $5.5t into the fossil fuel industry. At Bank.Green, our mission is to lower this vast carbon footprint via technology and consumer action. We empower bank customers with the tools and insights they need to influence their banks towards sustainable lending, or switch to greener alternatives. To date, our bank-checking tool has been used over 400,000 times by bank customers worldwide, while we have shifted a at least $30m towards bank who are financing a greener future. Through transparency, engagement, and innovation, we aim to redefine the role of banks in the fight against climate change.

Role Overview

As Content Coordinator at Bank.Green, you will oversee the creation and management of content that educates and informs our audience on topics such as sustainable finance and investing, and the key but overlooked role of banks in climate change. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our content is engaging, informative, and aligns with our mission to promote more sustainable banking practices.

Commitment

The role requires a commitment of 5-8 hours per week. We are looking for somebody to come on long-term, but are open to shorter-term applicants.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of article writers to ensure a steady output of high-quality content.
• Collaborate with the team to generate impactful story ideas relevant to sustainable finance and climate action.
• Organize biweekly calls to discuss content ideas, manage the content calendar, and review existing articles.
• Copyedit articles to ensure they meet our editorial standards and align with our strategic goals.
• Train new writers on using the Content Management System (CMS) and ensure they are proficient in publishing content.
• Maintain and organize the Notion workspace to ensure it serves as an effective home base for the content team.
• Act as a liaison between the content team and other departments to instruct on occasional website edits and updates.
• Work with People Operations to recruit new writers as needed.

Desired Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle scheduling, deadlines, and multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with a diverse team of writers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in copyediting with an eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high editorial standards.
• Experience with content management systems and a good understanding of digital publishing processes.
• Knowledge of sustainability, finance, and climate-related topics, with the ability to translate complex information into engaging content.
• Ability to innovate and generate creative ideas that align with our mission and resonate with our audience.

Volunteer Benefits

As a volunteer-driven organization, we are very focused on making all of our opportunities as valuable as possible for our volunteers. In this spirit, we will offer you:

• Opportunities to gain insights into sustainable banking practices and advancements in environmental advocacy through continuous learning.
• The chance to network with other sustainability professionals and advocates, enhancing your professional connections.
• Valuable experience in a critical climate-focused role, which will enhance your resume and skill set.
• Recognition for positive performance with supportive references and recommendations for your future career growth.
• A significant role in driving impactful changes in the banking sector to accelerate a sustainable future.