Newsletter Lead

Location: Remote / Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Position Type: Volunteer Role
Reports To: Executive Director (or Assistant Director of Operations)
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week

Position Summary

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The Newsletter Lead is responsible for planning, writing, and publishing g3 Games’ recurring community newsletter. This role plays a key part in keeping our community informed, engaged, and excited about upcoming events, stories, and opportunities. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Newsletter Lead gathers content, crafts compelling updates, and ensures the newsletter reflects g3 Games’ mission, culture, and friendly, welcoming tone.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys writing, design, community storytelling, and helping people stay connected through meaningful communication.

Key Responsibilities

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Newsletter Planning & Strategy

  • Develop and maintain a consistent newsletter schedule. 

  • Plan content themes, features, and highlights in alignment with organizational goals. 

  • Work with the Executive Director to establish long-term communication goals.

Content Creation

  • Write clear, engaging, community-focused copy for each issue. 

  • Highlight upcoming events, program updates, volunteer opportunities, and partnership news. 

  • Interview volunteers, players, or partners for occasional spotlights or stories. 

  • Craft short, friendly, mission-aligned messages that represent g3 Games’ voice.  

Content Gathering

  • Coordinate with Event Leads, Program Managers, and the Volunteer Manager to gather updates. 

  • Collect photos, anecdotes, announcements, and community milestones. 

  • Maintain a running content library and calendar.

Design & Formatting

  • Select visuals and create a clean, accessible layout consistent with brand guidelines. 

  • Ensure mobile-friendly and visually engaging presentation.

Distribution & Engagement

  • Maintain and update the subscriber list. 

  • Schedule and send newsletters on time. 

  • Track open rates, click-through, and engagement trends. 

  • Recommend improvements to enhance reach and impact.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Coordinate closely with other Communications Leads to align messaging. 

  • Provide communication support for special campaigns or announcements. 

  • Uphold g3 Games’ commitment to community-building belonging, and authenticity in all messaging.

Qualifications

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Required

  • Strong writing and editing skills with attention to tone and clarity. 

  • Passion for community-building and communication. 

  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. 

  • Comfort with email newsletter platforms or willingness to learn. 

  • Alignment with g3 Games’ mission and values.

Preferred

  • Experience in marketing, journalism, writing, communications, or content creation. 

  • Familiarity with nonprofit communications or community newsletters. 

  • Basic design or layout skills (Canva, etc.).

Compensation

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This is a volunteer, unpaid position. No financial compensation is provided.

What You’ll Gain

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  • Experience in community-centered communication and content strategy. 

  • A creative outlet to express stories, highlights, and moments of connection. 

  • Flexibility and autonomy with supportive collaboration. 

  • Opportunities to grow your portfolio and storytelling skills. 

  • The chance to shape the voice of a growing nonprofit community.

Apply Today!

This application helps us learn more about you, your interests, and how you’d like to contribute.

We appreciate you taking the time to apply and look forward to learning more about you.