<h3>About <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/jerseystem">JerseySTEM</a></h3><p><strong>All <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/jerseystem">JerseySTEM</a> roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.</strong><a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/jerseystem">JerseySTEM</a> is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.</p><p>Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a <strong>minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week </strong>and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.</p><h3>Overview</h3><h3>This is a pro-bono position.</h3><p><a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/jerseystem">JerseySTEM</a> is looking for talented professionals across our departments to commit time and energy as long-term engagement for our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls.</p><p>The Vyond Animations Author will support <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/jerseystem">JerseySTEM</a> by creating engaging animated videos that communicate our mission, programs, impact, and educational content in a clear, creative, and accessible way.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Create animated videos using Vyond for educational, institutional, and promotional purposes</li><li>Transform scripts, concepts, or raw ideas into compelling visual storytelling</li><li>Collaborate with Marketing, Social Media, and Program teams to align animations with campaign goals and brand voice</li><li>Adapt animations for different audiences, including students, volunteers, donors, and partners</li><li>Edit and revise animations based on feedback and evolving needs</li><li>Ensure consistency with <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/jerseystem">JerseySTEM</a>’s visual identity and messaging</li><li>Organize and maintain animation assets and templates for reuse</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>1–2 years of experience creating animations or motion-based content (professional, academic, or portfolio-based experience accepted)</li><li>Strong proficiency with Vyond (required)</li><li>Ability to translate abstract or educational concepts into engaging visual narratives</li><li>Basic understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual communication</li><li>Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects</li><li>Comfortable collaborating in a remote, volunteer-based environment</li><li>Familiarity with Google tools (Docs, Slides, Sheets)</li><li>Experience with video editing or design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite) is a plus</li><li>Diligent work ethic, creativity, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn</li><li>Commitment 5–10 hours per