The new year is under way and the leadership of the National Resume Writers' Association is seeking volunteers to support the NRWA mission and help continuously improve programs, benefits, and services we provide for our members. As the only nonprofit, member-driven association dedicated to supporting the needs of resume writers, our all-volunteer board relies on your efforts to serve our members, promote our organization, and elevate the reputation and visibility of the resume-writing industry as a whole.

Below are the latest volunteer opportunities we are looking to fill:

The NRWA encourages members with diverse experience and backgrounds to apply as we continue to foster an organization that advances opportunities for leadership aligned with the organization’s DEI initiatives.

College Career Centers - College Career Center Outreach Coordinator 

This role will work closely with the Director of Member Support for College Career Centers to facilitate and manage outreach to college career centers throughout the year. Tasks will include, but are not limited to developing contact lists for universities and college career centers for marketing of NRWA programs and educational opportunities, creating and sending out emails using Mail Chimp and Canva to build relationships with college career centers, and calling college career center directors and stakeholders to build partnerships with the NRWA for volunteer or paid service offerings. This role requires someone that can commit 1-2 hours each month to this effort with strong attention to detail and communication skills. Would prefer someone who works in a college career center, but all members are welcome to apply. 

If you are interested in learning more, please contact the current Director of Member Support for College Career Centers, Brandi Muñoz at brmunoz@peoplecultureconsultingusa.com.

Conference Committee Members 

Have you ever thought “how does the conference committee put together such an awesome event year after year?” Well, here is your chance to get an inside peek. We are looking for more than just party planners.

Our committee works year-round to accomplish the following goals:

Areas of focus in which a conference committee member may take the lead include:

Time commitment: Average of 2-3 hours/month. Attend one monthly planning meeting. Some months may require more time, such as when we review speaker submissions and get closer to our conference date.

Leadership opportunity: The incoming Conference Chair serves on the NRWA Board and is traditionally someone who has volunteered for at least one year on the conference committee and has emerged as a leader throughout the year.

If you are interested in learning more about how we pull it off, feel free to reach out to the current Conference Chair, Nancy Grant at nancy@regionalcareer.com or 585-281-2892

Public Image Committee (PIC) - Ask the Experts Submissions Arbiter 

If you enjoy the opportunity to learn from your colleagues, are committed to promoting the NRWA to the public, and are a detail-oriented person who can make independent and unbiased decisions, then you might want to be an Ask the Experts Submissions Arbiter. Click here for a video showing some of the tasks covered by the arbiter. This is a job that must be completed reliably and on schedule every month, but rarely requires more than 45-60 minutes of your time.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact President-Elect Sara Timm at sara@dfwresume.com.

Marketing Committee

Volunteer Social Media Coordinator 

Seeking enthusiastic and savvy users of social media to work closely with the NRWA Marketing Chair to develop and implement social media strategy, guidelines, and processes. Write social media messages to promote NRWA programs and engage with internal and external audiences. Consult with the NRWA Marketing Specialist to guide creation, optimization, and update of graphics as needed for each distinct audience and social media platform (i.e., optimal size dimensions and messaging for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.). Should be able to engage and monitor responses to posts, understand hashtag strategies, and keep abreast of social media trends both within and outside the careers industry. Other responsibilities would include following the social media presence of other industry organizations and keeping the Marketing Chair and other stakeholders informed of significant developments, new ideas and best practices across multiple platforms. Ideally seeking two people for this role who could commit to up to 4 hours each month. 

If interested, please contact Marketing Chair Robert Rosales at rob@EZResumeServices.com.

Volunteer Press Release Coordinator 

Seeking a strong writer with solid organizational skills to work with the NRWA Marketing Chair and other board chairs, leaders, and copywriters to maintain press release schedule and develop content for press releases to promote the NRWA to external audiences and elevate the reputation of both the organization and the resume writing industry as a whole. Press release content to include:

• Announcing new programs and events across all areas of the organization
• Sponsor relationships, individual membership drives and programs.
• Celebrating NRWA award winners and those who have earned certifications
• Career-related topics that position the NRWA (and our members) as leaders/experts in the industry.

Familiarity with PRWeb or other online press release services would be helpful, but not required. Seeking one person available for 2 to 4 hours per month.

If interested, please contact Marketing Chair Robert Rosales at rob@EZResumeServices.com.

Volunteer Copy & Content Writers 

Copywriters to prepare clean and compelling copy on deadline to support the NRWA's marketing efforts. Role may include brainstorming meetings with program areas to establish core brand messaging, central concepts, call to action, and other details. Seeking at least 3 people to take writing assignments as needed. 

Deliverables may include:

• Website content
• Email marketing messages - subject, headline, body copy.
• Assisting with developing and writing press release content and social media messages as needed.

If you have an interest in writing for specific topic areas within the organization, please let us know in your response. Following are some of the topics for which we need copywriters to develop content:

• Conference - individual speakers promotions; updates to the schedule/program; calls for and descriptions of door prizes, vendors, and sponsors; ad hoc conference updates.
• Education - Writing Excellence, Best Business Practices, Resume Writing 101, and monthly webinars.
• NCRW and/or NCOPE Certification - other certifications that may be added
• Membership Benefits & Programs - resources for business owners, resume writers, and other members/prospects.
• Public Image Committee - e-book editing/writing
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
• Election - promoting NRWA board of director elections; announcing candidates and newly elected board members.

For more details on volunteering with the Marketing Committee, contact Marketing Chair Robert Rosales at rob@EZResumeServices.com.