SEO Specialist volunteer opportunity at iLevelUP: unpaid work with Marketing & Outreach. This is a fully remote role.
SEO Specialist: remote volunteer opportunity
Make accurate iLevelUP information easier to discover in search. Audit pages, research relevant queries, and improve content and technical signals with measurable goals.
Fully remote | Unpaid volunteer | United States
About iLevelUP
iLevelUP is a free, AI-powered, game-based learning experience being developed by Believe in Me to help young people explore education and career possibilities and build self-confidence. The product is in limited beta. The learner is the main character, and iLevelUP is the guide.
SEO Specialist role overview
As an iLevelUP SEO Specialist, you will contribute practical expertise to a nonprofit education product in limited beta. Make accurate iLevelUP information easier to discover in search. Audit pages, research relevant queries, and improve content and technical signals with measurable goals.
You will work with the relevant team to agree on priorities, review progress, and document decisions. Because the product is still developing, clear handoffs and useful feedback matter.
What you will own
Your contribution centers on the responsibilities below. First, understand the current work and the needs of your collaborators. Next, agree on a manageable scope with the team lead. Then, share progress and raise blockers early. Finally, document the decisions that your teammates need for the next step.
SEO Specialist responsibilities
- Conduct SEO audits for our website and app, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to address them.
- Research and analyze keywords to identify opportunities for content optimization and expansion.
- Optimize website content, landing pages, and app descriptions for search engines, incorporating best practices for on-page SEO.
- Collaborate with the Content Management Team to ensure SEO best practices are integrated into content creation and publication processes.
- Monitor and report on SEO performance metrics, using tools such as Google Analytics and Search Console, to track the effectiveness of implemented strategies and make data-driven decisions.
- Stay updated on the latest SEO trends and algorithm changes, advising the team on potential impacts and adjustments needed to maintain and improve search rankings.
- Provide recommendations for off-page SEO strategies, including link-building and social media engagement, to enhance the "Believe in Me" app’s online authority and visibility.
Early deliverables
- First, review the current search engine optimization and web analytics work and identify useful next steps with your team lead.
- Next, agree on an initial deliverable, its review criteria, and the people who need to contribute.
- Finally, complete a reviewable piece of work and document what the next contributor needs to know.
SEO Specialist required qualifications
- Proven experience in SEO, with a strong understanding of search engine algorithms, ranking strategies, and best practices.
- Proficiency in SEO tools (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush, Moz) and web analytics.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to derive meaningful insights from data.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, comfortable working remotely with a diverse team.
- Passion for the mission of "Believe in Me" and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners.
SEO Specialist helpful experience
- Previous experience in the nonprofit sector or educational field is a plus, but not required.
How we work
Work with Marketing & Outreach through approved project tools. In practice, share concise updates, ask for the context you need, and keep decisions in the agreed workspace. For example, explain what you completed, what needs review, and what is blocking the next step. In addition, protect learner and project information when preparing examples or discussing your work.
Why volunteer with iLevelUP
- Contribute to a nonprofit education product at a stage when your decisions can shape the learner experience.
- Own a meaningful body of work and collaborate across education, design, engineering, and student support.
- Develop work samples and share approved contributions in your portfolio while respecting project and learner confidentiality.
Time commitment and location
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, project scope, and the duration of your commitment will be agreed during onboarding. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.
How to apply
First, use the Believe in Me volunteer application to share your résumé or professional profile, relevant experience, availability, and a brief statement of interest. Before submitting, remove personal, confidential, and proprietary information from any work samples.
For the SEO Specialist opening, explain a relevant project. For example, describe the problem you addressed and your own contribution. If you are still building experience, describe how your current skills connect with the listed responsibilities. Next, the team will review your application and discuss fit and expectations with selected applicants.
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and pathways. Before applying, review this role’s required and helpful experience. Also, if you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, use iLevelUP’s contact page.
Role details
- Role: SEO Specialist
- Program: iLevelUP, a Believe in Me initiative
- Employment type: Unpaid volunteer
- Workplace: Fully remote
- Applicant eligibility: United States
- Team: Marketing & Outreach
- Company address: 107 Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
- Job ID: 735
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, project scope, and the duration of your commitment will be agreed during onboarding. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.