MailChimp Team
-Write, schedule, and send out ceremony announcements, reminders, Shrine communications, etc.
-Coordinate with other volunteer sections for updates
Social Media Team (FB, Twitter/X, IG, BlueSky, Reddit, etc)
-Coordinate with Mailchimp and Video teams for ceremony announcements, archive announcements, and other Shrine event announcements
Design and Illustration Team
-Coordinate with Priest on illustration needs for YouTube and Social Media
-Create seasonal ceremony announcements, fundraising announcements, and promotional flyers/postcards
Video Team
-Review and edit tsunami-sai, closing talks, seasonal ceremonies, and recordings of live events
YouTube Team
-Manage live stream during broadcast: transitions and music
-Collaborate with Shrine Writers and Head Priest to write video descriptions, scripts, and programs.
-Coordinate with the Video team to post content on YouTube
Join-it Team
-Manage and maintain up-to-date membership records
-Assist in writing confirmation and notification emails for membership status
Website
-Coordinate with all other Shrine teams to create posts for Shrine events
-Must know or learn how to use WordPress and various plugins
Fundraising
-Design and manage Shrine Building and Mobile Shrine projects
-Collaborate with community groups and other organizations to host fundraising events or campaigns
Shamusho (L.A. area only) You *must* be able to maintain your commitment to this position as it deals with the care of Kami. The work site is very small, with only 1-2 people working at a time.
-Inventory and shipping management- All Shinto items contain kami (spirits) so the packing procedure is very detailed
-Manage time-sensitive member items (age-related ceremonies, seasonal ceremonies, member birthdays,
membership anniversaries, seasonal ceremonies) and be sure the correct items are gathered and sent out in a
timely manner
-Deliver items to the post office
Pop-up Shrine (Be willing to travel to or live in the L.A. area)
These events will have their own sign-up forms. This is for reference only.
Pop-up Shrine Build team
-Shrine and/or ceremony set-up and take down at rental spaces, festivals, businesses, etc
-Must be able to stand for long periods, endure hot/cold weather, and lift and/or carry at least 30 pounds
Juyosho and Information Booth
-Manage information booth for the Shrine and handle distribution of Shinto items at festivals or events
- Must know the Shinto items being distributed (Ofuda, Omamori, Ema, etc), their purpose and use
-Must be able to stand (or be seated) for long periods and endure hot/cold weather
