Job Description

About MESH Events:

MESH Events is a newsletter dedicated to promoting free and low-cost events and resources on Mental, Emotional, and Social Health (MESH). We aim to build a platform where people can find and access wellness events and resources, whether in-person or online. Our goal is to connect wellness facilitators to disenfranchised communities and raise awareness about the importance of community events to overall personal and societal health, all while allowing people to find community and support at any stage and intersection of life.

Position Overview:

MESH Events is seeking passionate and detail-oriented Research and Data Entry Assistants to help us build a comprehensive directory of wellness event hosts and service providers across the United States, the UK, and Canada. This is a remote volunteer position that provides the opportunity to contribute to increasing access to mental, emotional, and social health resources for communities in need.

As a Research and Data Entry Assistant, you will be assigned state(s) where you will conduct internet-based research to find potential wellness partners that host events and provide in-community services. We are looking for partners across the seven sectors of health: mental health, emotional health, social health, spiritual health, physical health, community health, and environmental health. Your efforts will directly support MESH Events mission of supporting personal and community health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify 100+ wellness event hosts and in-community wellness service partners in each assigned state.
  • Event Types: Workshops, courses, trainings, conferences, webinars, support groups, and programs that focus on the seven health sectors.
  • Wellness service providers: Gyms, mental health clinics, non-profits, bookstores, meditation centers, holistic care centers, etc.
• Utilize Google, Eventbrite, Meetup, Allevents, Facebook, Instagram, and other social platforms to find potential partners.
• Maintain an organized spreadsheet of event hosts and service providers for each state assigned. Accurately enter information into the provided spreadsheet, capturing essential details (e.g., Organization name, contact info, services offered, social media links).
• Collaborate with MESH Events team to ensure data quality and alignment with organizational goals.
• Contribute to expanding MESH Events directory of wellness organizations, helping underserved communities access wellness resources.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong research and data entry skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficient in using online search engines and social media platforms for research.
• Comfortable with Google Sheets to organize data.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Passion for mental, emotional, and social health and a desire to make wellness resources accessible to all.

Commitment:

• Can choose to stop when needed, but a minimum of 5 hours per week is required.

Why Volunteer with Us?

• Make a tangible difference in promoting wellness for underserved communities.
• Gain valuable experience in research, data management, and a start-up company.
• Ability to work remotely with a self-paced schedule.
• Receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the volunteership.

How to Apply:

Please complete through Idealist or send your resume and a brief statement explaining why you're interested in the position to [email protected] . We encourage applicants who are proactive, organized, and passionate about mental and social wellness to apply even if they dont have previous work experience and are unable to submit a resume.

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