Create Content That Heals, Educates, and Inspires

About This Role

Join our T.I.C. Social Media team to create content that reaches survivors where they are. Working under Jen’s leadership, you’ll help manage our presence across your preferred platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, X, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

What You’ll Do

• Create trauma-informed posts that educate without triggering
• Design graphics that convey safety and hope (Graphics Team)
• Write captions that validate and inspire (Content Team)
• Engage with our community with genuine warmth (Communication Team)
• Share resources that can change someone’s day
• Ensure all content aligns with our mission and values

Specialized Roles Within T.I.C.

• Graphics Team: Visual storytelling through healing-centered design
• Content Team: Writing that resonates with survivor experiences
• Communication Team: Responding to comments and messages with validation

What We’re Looking For

• Understanding of trauma-informed communication
• Familiarity with social media best practices
• Ability to convey complex topics simply
• Creativity balanced with sensitivity
• Consistency and reliability
• Team player mindset

Content Principles You’ll Follow

• No use of triggering imagery or descriptions
• Provide content warnings when needed
• Focus on hope and healing, not just struggle
• Respect survivor experiences without exploiting them

Time Commitment

• 5-10 hours per week is preferred
• Flexible scheduling with some deadline requirements
• Regular team meetings via Teams

The Impact

Your content might be the first time someone sees their experience validated. The first time they realize healing is possible. The first time they don’t feel alone.

📚 Required Reading

We warmly invite you to take a moment to read our Mission, Vision & Values. Understanding the heart behind CPTSD Foundation helps ensure that every volunteer feels aligned, empowered, and connected to the deeper purpose of what we do.

Spread Hope Through Strategic Outreach

About This Role

Working under Mark’s leadership, help expand CPTSD Foundation’s reach through promotional campaigns, partnerships, and strategic outreach initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Develop promotional strategies for our programs
• Create campaigns for Daily Recovery Support enrollment
• Build relationships with aligned organizations
• Coordinate promotional content with T.I.C. Social Media team
• Track campaign effectiveness and adapt strategies
• Find new channels to reach survivors in need

What We’re Looking For

• Marketing or promotional experience
• Understanding of trauma-informed messaging
• Creative thinking about reaching vulnerable populations
• Data-driven approach to campaign improvement
• Collaborative spirit
• Genuine passion for our mission

Current Priority

Your work will help us spread awareness on all that we offer and ensure survivors who need us can find us.

Time Commitment

• 5-10 hours per week is preferred
• Flexibility with campaign deadlines
• Regular coordination with team lead Mark

📚 Required Reading

We warmly invite you to take a moment to read our Mission, Vision & Values. Understanding the heart behind CPTSD Foundation helps ensure that every volunteer feels aligned, empowered, and connected to the deeper purpose of what we do.

Bring Healing to Life Through Visual Stories

About This Role

Create compelling video content that makes complex trauma recovery accessible, relatable, and hopeful. Your videos will reach survivors who learn better through watching than reading.

What You’ll Create

• Educational videos about complex trauma concepts
• “Day in the Life” of healing journey content
• Animated explainers for difficult concepts
• Member testimonials (with consent and dignity)
• Call leader introductions
• Program walkthroughs and tutorials
• Coping skill demonstrations
• Hope-filled recovery stories

Content Themes

• “Understanding CPTSD” series
• “Healing Tools That Actually Work”
• “You’re Not Alone” survivor stories
• “Daily Practices for Recovery”
• “Myth-Busting Trauma Misconceptions”
• “Inside Daily Recovery Support”
• “Ask a Trauma-Informed Coach”

What We’re Looking For

• Video creation and editing skills
• Understanding of YouTube best practices
• Ability to convey complex topics visually
• Sensitivity to trauma triggers in visual content
• Storytelling ability that maintains dignity
• Consistency in content creation
• Basic equipment (phone camera is fine to start)

The Creative Challenge

• Making heavy topics approachable without minimizing
• Creating thumbnails that attract without triggering
• Building community in YouTube comments
• Balancing algorithm needs with mission integrity

Technical Support

• Access to our media assets
• Collaboration with T.I.C. Social Media team
• Editorial guidance on trauma-informed content
• Help with content calendar

Time Commitment

• 1-2 videos per month minimum
• Flexibility in scheduling

The Platform’s Power

YouTube is where people go at 2 AM when they can’t sleep, searching “why do I feel broken?” Your videos could be the first time someone hears that healing is possible.

📚 Required Reading

We warmly invite you to take a moment to read our Mission, Vision & Values. Understanding the heart behind CPTSD Foundation helps ensure that every volunteer feels aligned, empowered, and connected to the deeper purpose of what we do.

Write Words That Illuminate the Path to Healing

About This Role

Create articles that educate, validate, and inspire our 10,000+ blog subscribers. Your words will help survivors understand their experiences and find practical paths forward.

What You’ll Write

• Educational articles about complex trauma
• Practical healing tools and techniques
• Personal narratives (with dignity and hope)
• Resource guides and how-to content
• Research summaries in accessible language
• Series that build understanding over time

What We’re Looking For

• Strong writing skills with authentic voice
• Understanding of or lived experience with complex trauma
• Ability to explain complex concepts simply
• Research skills to ensure accuracy
• Commitment to trauma-informed language
• Reliability with deadlines

Writing Principles

• Always validate before educating
• Include practical, actionable takeaways
• Write with hope without toxic positivity
• Use inclusive, accessible language
• Provide content warnings when needed

Support You’ll Receive

• Editorial guidance from our copy editors
• Feedback to improve your trauma-informed writing
• Connection with other writers

Time Commitment

• Flexible commitment and scheduling
• Articles typically 800-1500 words

The Privilege

Your words might be printed and tucked into someone’s journal. Screenshotted and saved. Read aloud in therapy. You’re not just writing – you’re witnessing and validating.

📚 Required Reading

We warmly invite you to take a moment to read our Mission, Vision & Values. Understanding the heart behind CPTSD Foundation helps ensure that every volunteer feels aligned, empowered, and connected to the deeper purpose of what we do.

Get Our Message on Every Relevant Podcast

About This Role

There are thousands of podcasts about mental health, trauma, and healing. As Podcast Outreach Coordinator, you’ll get CPTSD Foundation’s experts and message onto these platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Research relevant podcasts for guest opportunities
• Pitch our experts
• Coordinate scheduling and preparation
• Develop talking points and key messages
• Track podcast appearances and impact
• Build relationships with podcast hosts

Types of Podcasts to Target

• Mental health and therapy podcasts
• Trauma recovery shows
• Personal development programs
• Healthcare professional podcasts
• Survivor story platforms
• Social work and counseling shows

What We’re Looking For

• Understanding of podcast landscape
• Excellent written pitch skills
• Organized approach to outreach
• Understanding of our mission and programs
• Ability to identify aligned opportunities
• Persistence with professional follow-up

The Opportunity

One podcast appearance can reach thousands. When Athena shares her story and knowledge listeners realize help exists.

Time Commitment

• 5-10 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling
• Ongoing relationship building

📚 Required Reading

We warmly invite you to take a moment to read our Mission, Vision & Values. Understanding the heart behind CPTSD Foundation helps ensure that every volunteer feels aligned, empowered, and connected to the deeper purpose of what we do.

Ensure We’re Found When We’re Needed Most

About This Role

Make sure that when someone searches for help online, they find CPTSD Foundation. This goes beyond social media to encompass SEO, online directories, resource lists, and digital partnerships.

What You’ll Optimize

• Search engine optimization (SEO) strategy
• Online mental health directory listings
• Resource page placements
• Google Ad Grants management
• Crisis resource database inclusion
• Mental health app partnerships
• Online community partnerships

Key Strategies

• Ensure we appear for searches like “can’t afford therapy”
• Get listed on every trauma resource page
• Partner with mental health apps and platforms
• Optimize our content for discovery
• Build backlinks from reputable sources
• Monitor and improve our digital footprint

What We’re Looking For

• Understanding of SEO and digital discovery
• Research and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Strategic thinking about online presence
• Basic technical knowledge
• Persistence in outreach

Time Commitment

• 5-10 hours per week
• Ongoing optimization work
• Regular monitoring and updates

The Critical Impact

You ensure that in someone’s darkest moment, when they turn to Google for help, they find us instead of harmful content or nothing at all.

📚 Required Reading

We warmly invite you to take a moment to read our Mission, Vision & Values. Understanding the heart behind CPTSD Foundation helps ensure that every volunteer feels aligned, empowered, and connected to the deeper purpose of what we do.