Open Application (Communication)
Are you an experienced communication professional and you want to use your expertise for strengthening wildlife protection? JAAN is always looking for skilled professionals to contribute to our communication efforts across website, email, and social media platforms.
Please note that his is not an entry-level or internship position. We are looking for individuals who can work independently, think strategically, and strengthen our communication systems with minimal supervision.
Work description
As a Communication volunteer, you may contribute in one or more of the following areas, depending on your expertise:
1. Website Communication
- Improving website structure, clarity, and storytelling
- Writing and editing impact stories, campaign pages, and program descriptions
- Strengthening calls to action for donations, volunteering, and partnerships
- Ensuring content consistency, tone, and SEO optimization
2. Email & Donor Communication
- Developing email newsletters and impact updates
- Crafting donor journeys and automated sequences
- Improving engagement and retention through strategic messaging
- Reviewing tone, clarity, and brand alignment
3. Social Media Strategy & Content
- Analyzing social media strategies of large, international NGO's
- Designing communication strategies aligned with campaigns
- Creating content plans and editorial calendars
- Writing compelling captions and visual briefs
- Analyzing performance metrics and refining strategy
- Supporting crisis communication when needed
Working at JAAN
Collaboration
Our team operates with limited resources and time, and we are often balancing urgent field priorities with strategic communication plans. That can make effectively collaborating difficult, but with a good dosis of determination and patience it's certainly possible.
- Communication may not always be instant due to field demands.
- Processes may not always be fully structured yet.
- You may need to take initiative rather than wait for detailed instructions.
- Flexibility and problem-solving mindset are highly valued.
Profile criteria
- You are looking to establish a long-term collaboration
- You can commit consistently to a minimum of 4 hours per week
- You are looking forward to collaborate with JAAN's team and other volunteers (Netherlands & Indonesia) for creating impact solutions
- You can take ownership of projects
- You have 2+ years of experience in your field and you can deliver work with minimal supervision
Impact and Recognition
Femke has become one of the most visible and respected voices in animal welfare in Southeast Asia. Media coverage — including feature interviews and international reporting — highlights both her hands-on work and her broader vision for lasting change. Her work is not just about saving individual animals, but shifting public perception, supporting legal enforcement, and building institutional capacity to tackle the illegal wildlife trade for the long term.
Why It Matters
Indonesia is a global hotspot for biodiversity, but it also faces severe threats from illegal trade and exploitation. Femke has consistently pointed out that rescuing animals is only part of the solution — to stop suffering at the source, JAAN must disrupt the systems that drive trade, strengthen government action, and change societal attitudes. Her leadership reflects a commitment to collaborative, compassionate conservation — one that bridges field operations, law enforcement, and public outreach to protect Indonesia’s rare and endangered species.
Application form
Do you have a question about this application? Please send an email to hello@jaanindonesia.org