English editor at Beyond Violence (unpaid - worldwide )
You have experience or enthusiasm for editing English texts? You like “to play” with language? You have a passion for combating violence in the world bit by bit as part of a global movement? Then Beyond Violence is precisely the organisation you will be interested in!
Beyond Violence is centered around a web platform which seeks to engage people across countries and continents in the promotion of non-violent conflict transformation. Through online petitions, forum discussions, digital conferences, and many more ways we are impacting decision makers and key local actors to put down weapons and solve conflict through negotiation and dialogue.
Your responsibilities
- Editing and proofreading various kinds of texts that appear on our website.
- Participation in online meetings with the manager of translations teams.
- Cooperating your tasks with the manager of translation teams.
- Manage your time sufficiently to work the hours that you want to contribute (estimated at 5-10 hrs per week).
What we offer
- An informal structure and freedom to complete tasks in your own style.
- Being part of an innovative and quickly expanding movement - be part of creating change.
- Flexible working hours – as an unpaid position we expect you to only contribute the time you are able and willing to.
- Cooperation with inspiring and engaging activists and campaigners from all over the world
- Experience in building up a non-profit organisation in a relaxed, cooperative, and intercultural work environment.
- Opportunity to gather practical work experience in the area of translating.
- Letter of recommendation or reference for your future employer.
How to apply:
We look forward to your application
Please send your CV/Resume and cover letter to hr@beyondviolence.org. We look forward to hearing from you soon! For more information about Beyond Violence please visit www.beyondviolence.org or find us onFacebook and Twitter “@Beyond_Violence”
