Healwise

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Healwise is seeking a volunteer Content Lead to drive our education and brand storytelling efforts. This role will lead the creation of clear, accessible, and engaging content that helps people understand and navigate the mental health system. From blog posts to guides to partner spotlights, your writing will directly support our mission of connecting help-seekers with affordable care. This is a great opportunity for a writer or editor who wants to apply their skills to a meaningful cause while building a portfolio in nonprofit communications or editorial strategy. • Please note: This is a volunteer, remote opportunity. We’re looking for someone able to contribute 5–8 hours per month for at least six months. How We’ll Support You • We offer a highly flexible schedule and independence, allowing you to work with us however works best for you. • We offer you the space to be creative and experiment. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to build the skills and demonstrate the impact they need to take the next step in their career. • Take on a fulfilling and impactful role that promotes mental health access at a moment when it's more important than ever. • Opportunity to become part of our referral network, if applicable, and/or receive a testimonial upon request. • Participation in public Slack channels with the entire Healwise team, made up of an interdisciplinary group of professionals committed to the organization’s mission. • Eligible to be featured in a volunteer spotlight as part of our social media at completion of project or 6-month mark, whichever comes first. What You’ll Do • Write and edit educational blog posts and resource guides that break down complex topics like insurance, therapy access, alternative forms of mental health support, and affordability into approachable, actionable information • Transform research and interviews into stories that highlight lived experiences, provider perspectives, or success stories from the Healwise community. • Develop and manage a light editorial calendar to ensure content aligns with mental health awareness days, seasonal campaigns, and priority organizational themes. • Collaborate with the Growth Marketing Lead and Social Creator to coordinate on SEO priorities, campaign messaging, and social amplification. • Analyze and report on content performance, sharing simple insights (traffic, shares, engagement) to guide future content direction. You Would Be a Great Fit for This Role If: • You have 2–3 years of experience (or strong interest) in writing, editing, or content marketing. • You’re skilled at turning complex information into content that is clear, empathetic, and actionable. • You’re motivated by the opportunity to use your writing to advance mental health equity and help people access care. • You’re organized and reliable — able to pitch ideas, meet deadlines, and take ownership of the editorial process. You Will Stand Out If: • You’ve written for nonprofits, health organizations, or other mission-driven groups. • You have experience with basic SEO principles, including keyword research, headline writing, and article structure. • You can share published writing samples that showcase your ability to communicate with clarity and impact. • You’re comfortable interviewing subject matter experts, providers, or community members to bring stories to life. You Will Stand Out If: • You can demonstrate your experience leading new marketing initiatives within established or startup organizations. If you believe you meet some, but not all the requirements listed here, please not hesitate to apply. Healwise is committed to shaping roles around the right candidates that are passionate about their growth and our mission. More Background on Healwise Founded and operated by psychology clinicians, academics, and experts, we understand the system because we’ve been a part of it. We’ve seen those waitlists, talked to those help-seekers, and have been frustrated by our inability to do more. The more we’ve seen, the more strongly we feel: this system isn’t working. This is why we exist: to uncomplicate the mental health system by building a single platform to connect help-seekers with a wide range of mental healthcare options, from traditional therapy to self-guided services. Through our services platform, we’re connecting help-seekers with affordable, accessible care. And through our educational resources, we’re demystifying the mental health system, giving people the information, insight, and knowledge they need to make their therapy journey a successful one. We are a small, all-volunteer team of people around the country passionate about mental health equity. We’re assembling a team of like-minded professionals who will help us realize our vision and fulfill our mission. Job Type: Part-time Pay: Up to $0.01 per year Benefits: • Flexible schedule People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): • Please type "yes" to confirm that you understand this is a volunteer opportunity. Work Location: Remote