DRI Email Communications Coordinator

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DRI Email Communications Coordinator

General Information

Job Type:

Volunteer

Required language:

English

Team:

Land of Shambhala Team

Contract type:

Volunteer

Location:

Remote

EAP Level:

Increasing

Description

The Email Communications Coordinator plays a vital role in helping the Dzokden Rimé Institute stay connected with its community. This volunteer position ensures that our monthly newsletters and key announcements are clear, consistent, and timely—keeping the global sangha informed about teachings, events, and opportunities to engage in the Dharma. You will work closely with the DRI Leadership Team and other volunteers to coordinate content, build the monthly email in MailChimp, and help maintain our warm, professional, and compassionate communication style.

Responsibilities

Monthly Newsletter Management

Coordinate the planning, creation, and delivery of the monthly DRI newsletter via MailChimp.
Gather content, images, and updates from the DRI Leadership Team, program volunteers, and sangha members.
Edit and format materials for clarity, grammatical accuracy, and alignment with DRI’s tone and mission.
Design, test, and finalise the email layout for mobile and desktop viewing.
Schedule and send the newsletter on the designated date.
Monitor open and click-through rates and share brief performance feedback with the team.

Ad-Hoc Communications Support

Assist with special announcements and promotional emails for major events, retreats, and fundraising initiatives.
Draft concise, engaging copy for occasional email appeals or program launches.

Collaboration & Administration

Communicate regularly with the DRI Leadership Team to maintain content flow.
Use Google Workspace and Slack to collaborate and share updates.
Help document and refine processes for future volunteers.

Skills & Qualifications

Digital Marketing

Training or self-study in Email Marketing, Copywriting, or Digital Design.
Familiarity with nonprofit, community, or spiritual organisation communications is an advantage.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
Experience with MailChimp or similar platforms (Constant Contact, HubSpot) preferred, or willingness to learn.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a small, virtual team.
Flexibility and patience to adapt to changing needs and feedback.
Comfortable using Google Drive, Docs, and Slack.
Alignment with DRI’s values and appreciation for Buddhist teachings.

Why This Role Is Important

This role directly supports Rinpoché’s vision to create the Golden Age of peace and harmony on earth through the Kalachakra Tantra. Your work helps Dzokden to inspire transformative experiences that cultivate deep inner realisation through a strong compassionate and devoted heart. The virtue generated through your Dharma service is dedicated to the accumulation of merit which is essential for the path to enlightenment. You have the opportunity to practice the path through a mundane, samsaric role and see how it is possible to transform ordinary work into extraordinary opportunities. This will help you learn to walk the real tantric path.

Projects You Will Impact

Land of Shambhala Retreat Center

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