- Organization
- Raw Earth Foundation
Playwright- Lyricist
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- Miami, FL
Opportunity Details
Ongoing
Remote
Recruiting now
Miami, FL 33231

About this Opportunity
About Us: Raw Earth Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental education and sustainability. We are launching Raw Earth Kids, a fun and engaging YouTube series designed to teach kids about sustainability, plant identification, and eco-friendly habits through storytelling, music, and adventure. We’re looking for a creative and passionate Writer-Composer / Playwright-Lyricist to help bring our series to life with engaging scripts and original songs that inspire and educate young audiences. This is a volunteer position, ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact through storytelling and music.
Responsibilities:
- Write scripted episodes for the Raw Earth Kids series, featuring six diverse young protagonists and their adventures in sustainability.
- Create original songs (lyrics and/or melodies) that reinforce educational themes and engage children through music.
- Collaborate with our animator, creative team, and educational advisors to ensure content is both entertaining and informative.
- Develop reusable dialogue, character interactions, and musical themes that align with the show’s tone and mission.
- Work on character-driven storytelling with humor, warmth, and action-oriented messages.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a scriptwriter, playwright, lyricist, or songwriter, preferably in children’s media.
- Strong understanding of rhyming schemes, musical storytelling, and educational content for young audiences.
- Ability to write engaging, age-appropriate dialogue with diverse characters.
- Passion for sustainability, environmental education, and empowering young minds.
- Ability to collaborate with a creative team and adapt to feedback.
- Experience in children’s theater, animation, or musical storytelling is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Basic understanding of music composition or melody writing (though a composer can be paired if needed).
- Familiarity with YouTube content creation and digital storytelling.
- Experience working with nonprofits or educational programs.
- Why Volunteer with Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit creating meaningful content for kids.
- Use your skills to inspire the next generation to care for the planet.
- Gain experience in children’s media, animation, and educational storytelling.
- Collaborate with a passionate, creative team making a real difference.