Writer Neighborhood Parents Network Chicago, IL Job Details Part-time | Contract $20 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Work from home Flexible schedule Qualifications Google Workspace Teamwork Slack Bachelor's degree Quality control Newsletters (communication methods) Full Job Description This is a part-time, hourly position requiring 6 hours/week plus occasional additional hours supporting events, usually in the evening or on the weekend. Organization Founded in 1980, the Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago, (NPN), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to connect a diverse community of families with the support and resources designed to solve the challenges of parenting in Chicago. NPN helps parents research schools, navigate developmental differences, and get parent-to-parent advice. Learn more at npnparents.org. NPN is proud to be an inclusive organization and welcomes families of all cultures and backgrounds, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or ability. Job Purpose Come join a supportive, hard-working team dedicated to bringing resources to their fellow parents in Chicago. The newsletter writer is responsible for planning, writing, and sending the NPN Weekly, an email newsletter that goes out every Friday. The person in this role is also responsible for adapting a portion of the newsletter into articles to be published on the NPN website every week. We seek a strong writer to join our dynamic team! NPN Weekly The NPN Weekly is a casual, fun, informative email newsletter for parents delivered to NPN's mailing list of 13,000.

Sections include:

Parenting IRL:

This stems from discussions on NPN's private online discussion forum, and points readers back to the NPN online discussion forum. Ask the

Expert:

A five-question interview series with Chicago parenting and parenting-related experts. The NPN Writer is responsible for identifying, reaching out to, and interviewing these experts, and transcribing the interview for the newsletter. Each interview covers two newsletter issues, with 2-3 questions per newsletter.

Trending:

A short synopsis of a trending/timely/popular parenting topic, product, etc.

Chicago Parenting News:

a short bulleted list of Chicago parenting news, often education or health related, but open to other subjects, hyperlinked to sources. Family-friendly Things to

Do This Weekend:

a bulleted list of family-friendly events with hyperlinks. One event is featured at the top of the list with an image. The email also includes advertisements, placed by NPN's Director of Advertising, and when necessary, a promotion of an upcoming NPN event or program placed by the NPN Writer in consultation with NPN Executive Director and Marketing & Outreach Manager Desired Qualifications Not all applicants will have skills that match this job description exactly. NPN values diverse experiences and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having "desired" qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table! Organized, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and familiar with the needs of new and experienced parents Familiar with the needs of parents of children with developmental differences Internally motivated to build relationships with and celebrate all types of Chicago families including but not limited to families with one parent, families of children with developmental differences, new parents, experienced parents, LGBTQIA+ parents and children, and families across all income brackets, races, and religions. Comfortable reaching out to and interviewing professional experts in the parenting profession Job Duties and Responsibilities Work with NPN leadership to develop robust content plan for the newsletter Research current parenting topics and trends, local family or parent-related events for inclusion in the newsletter. Identify local Chicago parenting experts such as medical and mental-health professionals, child development experts, educational experts, etc. and interview them for the "Ask an Expert" section of the newsletter; conduct the interviews for inclusion in the newsletter. Working closely with NPN's Director of Advertising, ensure the advertisements in each newsletter are correct. Working closely with the Executive Director, include relevant NPN topics/graphics in the newsletter. Identify and select images that connect with the content, following copyright laws. Create graphics for the newsletter using Canva as-needed, following NPN guidelines. Help with other assigned duties, as time allows. Other Monitor work for quality control requirements and performance metrics Manage appropriate technology functions in collaboration with NPN technology team Participate in regular check-in meetings with Executive Director Agree to schedule/attend calls and meetings between the hours of 9am and 3pm Required Qualifications Excellent writing skills and interpersonal skills. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Ability to attend one NPN event each quarter to maintain a familiarity with NPN's membership and culture Ability to travel throughout the city of Chicago as needed. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to address changing priorities with enthusiasm. Must have own laptop to use for day-to-day work. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Google Workspace Canva Campaign Monitor Airtable Slack Work Environment All NPN staff work from home. We do not have an office. Work hours are flexible. However, core work hours are 9am - 3pm Monday through Friday. We ask all staff to be available to schedule phone calls and meetings within that time frame. Most meetings and calls are scheduled in advance. Work Culture We are a supportive, inclusive, hard-working team. We support each other in our work-life balance and believe in the best of each other. We are professional, enthusiastic, helpful, and hardworking. We believe in the value of NPN. Our team works with minimal structure, prioritizing a collaborative culture where we readily assist one another. Ideal candidates will excel in a fluid, dynamic setting and value a workplace built on rapid peer support and collective problem-solving. We encourage everyone to create the processes they need to work efficiently, and we embrace the opportunity to adopt new processes across the entire team as appropriate. Time Commitment The Writer is a part-time, hourly, position requiring 6 hours per week, with occasional additional 1-2 hours per quarter to attend an NPN event. Additional, paid hours may be available throughout the year for organizational needs unrelated to the NPN Writer role.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour Expected hours: 6.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

Remote