Code Platoon is seeking a part-time, remote paid copywriter to create blogs, social media posts, and emails for our audiences. An ideal candidate will be a military veteran or military spouse who is skilled at writing, research, and marketing. Anyone passionate about helping our military community is also welcome to apply.

A good personality fit would be someone who can build strong working relationships with both managers and teammates remotely. The best type of copywriter for Code Platoon is one who can receive projects and accountability weekly in recurring meetings or calls and then follow through on creation and publication independently. We care about the quality of the end product and whether you can manage your own projects, collaboration, and timelines; how and where you get the work done is up to you!

Portfolio samples of blogs, social media posts, and marketing emails are required. A degree or professional experience in English, journalism, or marketing is preferred. Some knowledge of computer coding, non-profits, or higher education is a plus, but not a requirement.

The role would require about 12.5 total hours per week.

Code Platoon is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping military veterans and their spouses find new careers in computer programming. We do this by providing a top-tier, 14-week coding boot camp program that includes aggressive coding training, career preparation, and internship and job placement opportunities.

To apply for the copywriter position with Code Platoon, reply to this posting or email Info@CodePlatoon.org with a cover letter, resume, and portfolio samples.

Code Platoon is an award-winning non-profit organization whose training program prepares veterans and military spouses to become professional software developers.

We are looking for an energetic, organized, personable veteran, reservist, guardsman, or military spouse to help market our program to potential student applicants. This is a great way to give back to the veteran community by connecting vets and their spouses with a retraining opportunity.

The Community Outreach Manager will travel out to locations where veterans and spouses congregate (we will identify many, but hopefully you can identify some) and help distribute our materials, and talk with veterans and spouses about our program. Travel will be in the greater Chicago area, and will be compensated.

This person will also interact with other Veteran Serving Organizations (we have contacts at many) and help identify ways to promote Code Platoon with their audiences. This may include the use of social media and other marketing channels. No prior marketing experience is required, but you must have an interest and willingness to learn.

We will provide the training and materials you need to help interested veterans and spouses understand whether our life-changing program is for them. If interested, send your resume to Info@CodePlatoon.org.