Comic Writer Volunteer

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues.

Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through five core topics; self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting, and effective decision-making. Resilience, Inc. also provides tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, and overall well-being.

Our mission is to teach SEL at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc, and help change the way schools approach mental health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create new and add to already existing comic book storylines.
• Research subject matter to ensure accuracy and authenticity of the comics.
• These comics are used to enhance children's social and emotional learning about topics such as bullying, motivation, confidence, etc.
• Maintain continuity of tone and style throughout story creation.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Good communicator.
• Creative writing experience, whether it be in the professional or academic world.
• This position is required to submit a portfolio to the supervisor of the Comics Team for review before being offered the position.