Work with us.
Our team is made up of incredible and talented women and nonbinary people of color. We are a representation of the audience we serve; because no one knows Gen Z like Gen Z. We work to celebrate, inspire and empower folks that look just like us by using content to turn conversation into community.
Open Positions
Website Specialist
Job Overview:
Update and upload articles on a weekly basis
Be ready for any breaking news articles
Use Squarespace to facilitate website communications
Address bug fixes and site issues
Work closely with Head of Product to identify and address site changes
Qualifications:
Willingness to learn about Squarespace
Communicates clearly and often
Strong organization skills
Comfortable with online platforms and technology
Ability to work and strategize in a fast-paced environment
Passion for social media and Parachute’s mission and vision
Location: Remote
Deadline: Until position is filled
Time Commitment: ~5 - 7 hours/week
This position is not paid.
Graphic Designers & Illustrators
Job Overview:
Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project
Use digital illustration, photo editing software, and layout software to create designs for Parachute’s social media accounts and events
Create visual elements such as logos, original images, and illustrations to help deliver Parachute’s voice and message
Design layouts, including selection of colors, images, and typefaces that match Parachute’s brand
Present design concepts to clients or art directors
Incorporate changes recommended by clients or art directors into final designs
Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them
Qualifications:
Experience in graphic design or have a clean-cut, ‘vectorized’ style We really love all forms of graphic design, but think more sans serif than serif typefaces
Communicates clearly
Comfortable working with different teams
Ability to work and strategize in a fast paced environment
Passion for social media and Parachute’s mission and vision
Location: Remote
Deadline: Until positions are filled
Time Commitment: ~5 hours/week
This position is not paid.
Staff Writers for all of the Parachute Sections - Health & Wellness, Politics & Activism, Money & Career, Culture & Entertainment, Identity, Love, and Beauty
Job Overview:
Report to section editor of corresponding section
Write 3-4 articles a month (sometimes social media posts)
Attend weekly section meetings and Biweekly editorial and Parachute meetings
Qualifications:
Article writing experience
Editing and copyediting skills
Communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Passion for social media and Parachute’s mission and vision
Location: Remote
Deadline: Until positions are filled
Commitment: ~5-7 hours/week
This position is not paid.
Money & Career Section Editor
Job Overview:
Manage a team of 2-3 staff writers
Lead weekly section meetings
Create and implement a monthly plan
Edit articles and follow up with writers
Come up with ideas and strategies for section
Qualifications:
Writing and editing skills - journalism background or something similar
Leadership, time management and communication skills
Willingness to learn
Interview and outreach skills
Location: Remote
Deadline: Until positions are filled
Time Commitment: ~10 hours/week
This position is not paid.