Join our Team
At Take a Pain Check we are always looking for more volunteers. We have lots of amazing positions available, including some paid positions. We’re looking for people who are passionate, interested in learning something new, or just looking for experience. Take a Pain Check is an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome.
Check out our opportunities below, and if you don’t find anything that fits what you’re looking for, please contact us at info@takeapaincheck.com and we’d be happy to explore other options with you.
Events and Outreach Coordinator
Volunteer | Part-time (~10 hrs/week)
● Reach out to school boards, accommodations services to promote Take a Pain Check’s resources and initiatives ● Establish connections with local schools and community centres to engage community members in our organization’s mission ● Contact hospitals, practices and organizations to promote Take a Pain Check’s services and encourage involvement in our programs ● Establish partnerships and collaborations with relevant healthcare professionals and community organizations ● Lead the light it blue campaign and scholarship program ● Contact media sources to promote TAPC's events, initiatives, and success stories, attracting coverage and increasing our visibility ● With the grants and sponsorship team, apply for grants and sponsorships to secure additional resources for our programs and events ● Seek out and explore conference opportunities to showcase TAPC’s initiatives and research in chronic pain management ● Plan and execute events related to rheumatic diseases virtually and in person ● Coordinate, plan and promote contests, campaigns, and events to accessibility for our community ● Design and run TAPC events, including registration, logistics, promotional campaigns, and post-event evaluation. ● Collaborate with fundraising and sponsorship teams to secure event support.
Marketing Coordinator
Volunteer | Part-time (~10 hrs/week)
● Collaborate to develop and implement marketing strategies that align with the organization's objectives and target audience ● Create and manage content on various social media platforms to promote the organization, events, and content ● Utilize style guidelines to ensure consistent branding across social media pages ● Create captivating and informative graphics and captions for social media posts to enhance visibility and engagement ● Organize Canva ● Design eye-catching graphics posters, brochures, flyers, and promotional materials for events, campaigns, and initiatives ● Develop a marketing plan with the marketing team ● Design visually appealing graphics for newsletters and collaborate with the marketing team to ensure content is well-presented ● Work alongside the IT team to analyze and report on website analytics, user engagement, and SEO performance ● Post Tiktok videos on our social media channels ● Design logos and promotional material for merchandise, ensuring they reflect the organization’s brand identity ● Regularly update the organization’s social media linktree with relevant and engaging information
Finance Coordinator
Volunteer | Part-time (~10 hrs/week)
● Create and maintain a comprehensive budget for Take a Pain Check, ensuring proper allocation of funds to programs and activities ● Anticipate financial challenges and work with the team to address them proactively ● Seek out monetary and in-kind donations from various institutions to support the organization’s initiatives ● Manage the Patreon subscription and explore other fundraising avenues with the fundraising team ● Collaborate with the grants team to write grant applications, highlighting the organization’s mission and impact ● Work with program managers and directors to prepare budgets for grant proposals and provide financial reports for granted funds ● Assist with related administrative tasks ● Provide regular financial reports and guidance to the Leadership Board ● Collaborate to anticipate and address any financial challenges or risks that may impact the organization’s financial planning ● Forecasting of revenue and expenses
Fundraising Coordinator
Volunteer | Part-time (~10 hrs/week)
● Collaborate with fundraising team to create comprehensive fundraising strategies that align with our mission and financial goals ● Identify potential fundraising opportunities and innovative approaches to maximize donations and support ● Work closely with team members and partners to plan and execute fundraising campaigns, events, and grant proposals ● Participate in organizing virtual or in-person fundraising events to engage the community and raise funds ● Maintain donor databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of donors, donations, and interactions ● Generate fundraising reports to provide insights into fundraising performance and progress towards financial goals ● Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners, communicating the impact of our work and its current needs ● Collaborate with marketing team to create content for social media and newsletters, highlight fundraising and success stories ● Ensure that TAPC has the necessary resources to provide education, advocacy, and support for individuals living with pain ● Manage merch and patreon ● Set up online fundraisers for Take a Pain Check ● Work with ambassador coordinator to coordinate ambassadors doing fundraisers
Sponsorship and Grants Coordinator
Volunteer | Part-time (~10 hrs/week)
● Actively seek and apply to all eligible grants, taking responsibility for application writing, submissions, and reporting processes ● Ensure compliance with grant reporting requirements and submit progress reports as per the grant provider’s guidelines ● Create and develop sponsorship policy that outlines guidelines and benefits for potential sponsors ● Update and enhance sponsorship packages to effectively showcase sponsorship opportunities and benefits ● Research and identify potential sponsors and grant opportunities that align with organization’s mission and goals ● Analyze the eligibility criteria and application process for each potential sponsor or grant ● Cultivate and manage relationships with sponsors and grant providers to ensure ongoing support for the organization. This includes, regularly communicating with sponsors, providing progress reports and expressing gratitude for their support ● Develop and maintain a comprehensive sponsorship package to attract sponsors and partners for our events and initiatives ● Oversee the utilization of grant funds in compliance with the grant provider’s requirements ● Plan and execute sponsorship events to promote the organization and recognize sponsor’s support ● Evaluate the success of sponsorships and grants, analyze both financial and non-financial impacts, identify areas of improvement
HR Coordinator
Volunteer | Part-time (~10 hrs/week)
● Manage recruitment cycles, write job descriptions, facilitate interviews, and onboard new members ● Maintain organizational charts, job documentation, and conduct mid- and end-term evaluations ● Facilitate team check-ins, maintain DEI policies, and handle minor internal conflicts and accommodations. ● Lead TAPC’s community service learning programs. ● Coordinate with universities and medical schools, organize schedules, deliver mentorship and orientation to CSL students, and ensure documentation for volunteer or curricular requirements. ● Maintain volunteer documentation and manage CSL volunteer recruitment and program completion ● Align CSL activities with TAPC’s mission and youth engagement objectives. ● Manage general TAPC volunteers ● Update volunteer handbook ● Lead team building activities ● Support ambassador & advisory board compliance and confidentiality agreements
Podcast Development Coordinator
Volunteer | Part-time (~10 hrs/week)
● Manage end-to-end podcast operations. ● Coordinate guest outreach, draft interview questions, prepare run-of-show documents, and assist with marketing deliverables. ● Ensure podcast episodes align with organizational themes and advocacy goals.
Podcast Editor
Volunteer | Part-time (~10 hrs/week)
● Edit audio and video for TAPC’s podcast episodes. ● Ensure accessibility through captioning. ● Optimize sound quality, apply visual branding, and format content for YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms.
IT Coordinator
Volunteer | Part-time (~10 hrs/week)
● Maintain and update the organization’s website, ensuring that content, images, and resources are current and relevant ● Monitor website performance, including loading speed and functionality, to provide a seamless user experience ● Implement and oversee website enhancement, updates, and new features to improve site functionality and user engagement ● Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to integrate multimedia content such as videos, infographics to the website ● Ensure website design aligns with the organization’s branding, creating a consistent and visually appealing online presence ● Provide technical support for website-related issues to users and staff, addressing and resolving any reported problems promptly ● Implement SEO strategies to improve the website’s search engine rankings and increase website reach ● Ensure website security measures are in place to protect against potential cyber threats and data breaches ● Organize, maintain and update discord server ● Work with finance coordinator on fundraising platforms (ie, patreon) ● Regularly backup website data to prevent the loss of critical information ● Posting on YouTube shorts and assisting the marketing team with analytic reports ● Assist with the technology aspect of advertisements (ie, google ads) ● Ensure ACA accessibility on digital platforms. ● Ensure website is translated ● Provide analytic dashboards to marketing and ops, run regular audits.