Role Description

This position is responsible for planning, creating, and posting much of the social media content on behalf of SynGAP Research Fund. Other responsibilities include monitoring of Instagram (and other platforms as directed), daily if possible, for liking & reposting (in Stories feed) content from other SYNGAP1 families and partners (tagging as appropriate), adding SRF posts to Stories feed, monitoring comments & messages on SRF Instagram posts and reply or bring to others' attention as necessary, and other tasks as assigned. This role is part of the Communication and Marketing Team.

Skills Required

This volunteer should have a high level of familiarity with social media, excellent computer skills, and the ability to easily learn new computer programs.

Minimum Weekly Time Commitment

5 hour(s)

Role Description

Assist with designing/creating tiles, literature (flyers, brochures, presentations, reports), apparel, etc. This role is part of the Communication and Marketing Team.

Impact

Helps SRF announce events and spread the word about SYNGAP1.

Skills Required

Some graphic design skills are beneficial, but we have templates; computer skills are helpful.

Training Required

Knowledge of Canva or other design or desktop publication software is welcomed!

Role Description

Post to social media, make minor changes to website pages. This role is part of the Communication and Marketing Team.

Impact

Updating content is critical to keep our website current and maintaining/expanding our social media presence.

Skills Required

General computer knowledge necessary; specific training can be provided.

Training Required

Website editing experience is helpful for some tasks.

Role Description

Work with others to write about their experiences. This role is part of the Communication and Marketing Team.

Impact

More stories help spread awareness of SRF & SYNGAP1.

Skills Required

An editor's eye (grammar, spelling, story details/congruity)

Weekly Time Commitment

2 - 5 hour(s)

Training Required

Knowledge of Google Docs/Google Drive is helpful.

Role Description

Help with making changes to the website and improve our SEO. This role is part of the Communication and Marketing Team.

Skills Required

wordpress, SEO

Role Description

We are looking for someone who is creative to refresh & expand our merchandise line. Responsibilities include initiating and following through with new ideas for useful & unique items, coordinating graphics with the design team, sourcing high-quality suppliers, handling issues with orders, coordinating swag for SRF Conferences and other events, and other duties to do with merchandising for SynGAP Research Fund. This role is under the Communication and Marketing Team.

Impact

SRF merchandise is an important means to spread awareness and raise money.

Skills Required

Project Management, Design

Maximum Weekly Time Commitment

4 hour(s)

Role Description

Provide others with templates, guidance, and editing of their blogs. Seek writers to summarize events & other special days throughout the year. May be asked to write an occasional original blog or recreate one from another source. Update annual blogs. Coordinate activities of other editors.

Impact

This position will continue to spread the word about SYNGAP1 and the SRF community to bring awareness to the community and the world.

Skills Required

Should have good grammar and computer skills.

Weekly Time Commitment

3 - 6 hour(s)