Wordpress Website Design for a non-profit organization

Positions available: One individual studentWe would like to design and build an affordable website that will rank well in search engines and that can scale with our non-profit as we grow. We would also like some help with social media and/or blog posts to attract volunteers and donors to our site. We believe this project could include:Assessing the non-profit landscape and comparable non-profit websites for user and design insights.Compiling a list of our required features and design preferences.Designing multiple wireframes of potential homepage designs for us to assess.Creating a website prototype, based on wireframe feedback.Developing a fully-functioning website on our server.We will provide you with the written and visual content for the new website, payment for a selected theme, and domain and hosting credentials.We want to have a beautifully-designed, fast, and functional website that stands out from other nonprofits, is user-friendly, and that can scale with us as we grow.

Visual & Digital Design Internship

Number of positions available: 1Dossier Creative is a branding and innovation design firm based in Vancouver, Canada. We create compelling brands, drive business growth through innovation, and build value for our entrepreneurial partners. Over the past 30+ years, our team of international design and business thinkers have helped global multinationals, start-ups, and not-for-profits build lasting value in their organizations and brands. Our scope of work ranges from core business innovation to branding, naming, logo, web, packaging design, and beyond.As part of Dossier's commitment to cultivating the next generation of business and design thinkers, Railyard Lab is a student innovation lab that gives design and business students and recent graduates an opportunity to gain meaningful experience through work with charities, not-for-profits, and social impact organizations! Over the past 9 years, Railyard has run 9 cohorts with an alumni network of 40 ‘Yardies’ working in some of the biggest tech organizations, leading design studios, start-ups, and social venture organizations across Canada.We are seeking support from two interns - a Marketing Intern and a Visual & Digital Design Intern - to complete an audit of the Dossier and Railyard online presence and implement recommendations to optimize our website and social media channels.Visual & Digital Design InternThe primary focuses will be on:Website and UX strategy audit and implementation of recommendationsLean user research to gain an understanding of areas of opportunities for our online presenceVisual Design: create visuals for the website and share them on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TwitterWebsite front-end and back-end development (if required)Goals of this internship:Create a cohesive storyline that showcases the work of Dossier and Railyard LabDesign a repeatable process that will be used (with tweaks and alterations) in the future.Communication: We will communicate with our virtual intern through Slack and Zoom calls.Primary contact: Shane Tierney, Producer & Railyard Lab ManagerMentorship and supervision: Shane Tierney will be the main point of contact and meet with the student weekly or twice a week if needed, all via Zoom. He will be reachable via Slack and email at any point and will help steer the strategic direction of the project.

Junior Graphic Designer

Celeb Secrets is looking for two creative art wizards to help coordinate (and design) visuals and graphics for our growing social media handles! This team will lead the design strategy for Celeb Secrets' website(s) and social media handles, as they will assist with creating eye-catching graphics and assets. We are looking for candidates who are obsessed with all-things pop culture, music, movies, TV, and social media and have an eye for aesthetically pleasing content that fits our demographic. You are creative, detail-obsessed, and comfortable balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You also have an intimate understanding of Internet culture for Millennial and Gen Z consumers. Positions available: 5 (teams or individual)As a Junior Graphic Designer, your responsibilities will include:Designing custom assets for use across our website(s)Designing content for our social media platforms (i.e. YouTube, Twitter, Instagram)Designing posters and banners for use in advertisements and eventsAssisting with developing, implementing and managing our social media strategy by using a content calendarWorking with social media director(s) to ensure content is informative and appealingThe best candidates should have the following qualities:Highly organized, detail-oriented and creative thinkersStrong communication and writing skills; able to speak the language of our audienceBe knowledgeable of the mechanics and best practices for various social platformsForward-thinking; stays on top of the latest cultural and digital trendsObsessed with all-things pop culture, movies, TV, music, and Internet (i.e. social media celebs)Basic understanding of creative platforms like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign, Canva, and Apple Keynote, among others.Knowledge in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, iMovie or other video editing softwares to re-purpose company assets for promotional use.Familiarity with Celeb Secrets brands' platforms and social media accountsCuriosity for innovative products/platforms and willingness to implement creative ideasBe available during normal work hours and willing to work evening and weekends when neededPrevious related work experience is encouraged This project is apart of Riipen's LevelUP Program and the candidate will receive a stipend at the completion of 80 hours.This is a great project for students looking to build a portfolio and prove their digital marketing expertise to future employers, as the impact of their work on this project can be easily measured and communicated. Please send your resume and work samples in your request.

Digital Content Creation

Number of Students: 4Term: 8 weeks starting as soon as possibleWe would like students to help us with creating content that is aligned with our vision, mission, and sector. We will ensure the student has a clear understanding of what these elements are for our organization. MeaningfulWork is a social venture with a vision to empower every human to give, grow, and build better impact, together. We are building a SaaS marketplace solution to connect corporate employees to nonprofits for skill-based volunteering. We are seeking content creators to assist us in creating materials to engage companies and nonprofits on their path to social purpose.To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will:Write blog articles, email newsletters/sequences and other content pieces on assigned topicsAssist with a social media video launch to promote our organizationEvaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sectorIdentify media outlets that are most beneficial to share our storyUltimately, you will be working on content creation for our organization, including video, social media, and other collateral that we can use as go-to marketing tools.If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.A student or team with excellent writing and video skills would be the ideal candidate for this project. We are thankful for your interest in working to create a better, more connected world with us.