Product Manager (Remote)

REF Origin Story: Raw Earth Foundation was born from a deep rooted dedication to service and a love for all things wild. Our Founder witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of climate change on the Amazon during their time volunteering in Ecuador. The eye-opening experience strengthened her determination to take action toward environmental challenges. A while later, while traveling through South Dakota, they encountered a charming prairie dog colony with a “For Sale” sign in front of their burrows. In that moment, wishing so strongly that land could be purchased and wildlife could be protected from their unfortunate fate, steps were taken to create an organization that could help. In 2023, after almost five years of research and reflection, the foundation is making strides to restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and create sustainable green spaces to fulfill the original promise made that fateful day in the Amazon.

What we are doing Now:

The early stages of Raw Earth Foundation have been centered around building our online store and establishing fundraising platforms to fuel our programs. We have made significant strides in networking and forging connections with several other organizations and government officials; expanding our reach, impact, and the building of relations. These efforts have laid the groundwork for the future growth of our initiatives. Looking ahead, we are excited to focus on growing our team and established programs, as well as our online presence. In addition we are looking forward to acquiring and establishing facilities to support our programs.

What a "day in the life" of a Product Manager will look like:

Are you passionate about sustainability and product development? Raw Earth Foundation is
seeking a dedicated volunteer Product Manager to help us design and implement innovative products that align with our mission of greening communities and promoting environmental stewardship.

• Research and Development: Create and develop eco-friendly branded merchandise and other products that support our initiatives, ensuring they are cost-effective.
• Prototyping: Work on prototypes for new products, ensuring they meet our quality and sustainability standards.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with our team to identify market needs and opportunities for new products that align with our mission.
• Testing and Feedback: Conduct user testing and gather feedback to refine and improve product offerings.
• Marketing Support: Assist in developing marketing strategies for newly launched products, including promotional materials and social media campaigns.

Qualifications & Experience Necessary for the Role:

• Based in the United States
• Available to respond to emails/messaging/inquiries within 24 hours
• accuracy and detail orientation
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills
• Knowledge of our techstack and management tools/software helpful (i.e. Monday PMS, Clockify, Slack, Canva etc.)
• Strong interest in sustainability, gardening, and environmental conservation.
• Experience in product development or a related field is a plus.
• Graphic design experience is essential, as you'll create visually appealing products and marketing materials.
• Willingness to learn how to work with TikTok and dropshipping platforms to maximize product reach and efficiency.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for educating others about sustainable practices.

Our process/next steps:

Once you complete and submit your initial application:

• Your credentials will be reviewed by our hiring staff.
• Based on our needs and qualifications, an HR team member will contact you to schedule an interview if you are selected to move forward by Senior Leadership.
• Within 7 business days of the interview, we will provide you a status on your application or an offer for the position.
• Upon acceptance of an offer, we require the signing of our Volunteer Agreement/NDA.
• A formal onboarding session will then be scheduled with Human Resources to walk you through our tools, platforms, standard communication, workflow procedures, and the like. You will then be provided a project and/or task list to get started on within 48 to 72 hours.

Volunteer Perks:

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer, unpaid staff. Therefore, this role will offer a variety of non-monetary benefits, such as credit documentation and/or public recognition. These benefits are awarded based on volunteers ability to complete tasks on time and complete the minimum amount of volunteer hours required of their role. In order to receive any non-monetary benefit, volunteers will need to complete a minimum of forty hours within their first year of joining our team.

Our list of non-monetary benefits are as follows:

• Resume reference
• Feature on website or social media
• Linkedin experience and/or endorsement
• REF Annual recognition award and/or a PVSA
• Discounted REF merchandise