About the Zen Studies Society
The Zen Studies Society (ZSS) is a Buddhist community dedicated to realizing and actualizing our true nature. Cultivating an atmosphere of respect, harmony, deep insight, and boundless compassion, we offer the simple yet profound teachings and practice of Zen Buddhism at our mountain monastery and our city temple under the auspices of the Society. The Zen Studies Society was established in 1956 to support the Buddhist scholar D.T. Suzuki in his efforts to introduce Zen to the West and is one of the oldest Zen Buddhist organizations in the United States.
Position Overview
- Title: Volunteer Email Coordinator
- Classification: Part-time (1-3 hours/week)
- Compensation: Not Applicable
- Reports to: Development and Communications Committee Chair
Position Summary
We are seeking a creative and organized volunteer to support the ZSS Development and Communications Committee. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up email communications for our events. Your graphics skills will play a crucial role in populating email templates with visuals that effectively promote our events to the ZSS sangha.
Position Responsibilities
- Set up emails in Constant Contact for event reminders, invitations, and announcements.
- Incorporate branding elements and maintain consistency in email communications.
- Utilize graphics skills to enhance the overall aesthetics of our emails.
- Work closely with other team members to ensure that event information is presented clearly and attractively.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Constant Contact or willingness to learn
- Strong creative and artistic skills in designing visually appealing graphics.
- Good understanding of email design best practices, including mobile responsiveness.
- Ability to work within brand guidelines and create visuals that align with the ZSS brand.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and incorporate feedback.
- A detail-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy in design and layout.
Our Values
The Zen Studies Society is a mission-driven religious organization. We expect all personnel representing the organization to strive to embody our organizational values of integrity, generosity, community, compassion and wisdom in all their work and interactions with members of our community, as well as with the broader public.
To Apply
Please submit a resume or description of relevant experience by email to jifu@zenstudies.org with the subject line: Volunteer Email Coordinator Application.