LoopRoot Foundation is hiring: Associate Art Director (Volunteer – Hybrid Social

The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology-driven programs. Our mission is to remove the physical, financial, and emotional barriers that prevent families from maintaining meaningful connections with incarcerated loved ones, accessing mental health care, or navigating reentry. Founded in 2025, the LoopRoots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia. Key Initiatives LoopConnect – a ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration. LoopTalk – a HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma‑informed mental health care to justice‑impacted individuals and caregivers, including children. LoopTroop Rideshare Partnership – we collaborate with the LoopTroop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services. The LoopRoots Foundation is committed to using community‑based, technology‑enabled tools to restore dignity, promote healing, and reduce generational harm. All of our programs are offered without discrimination to build a truly supportive ecosystem for families across the U.S. About Us LoopRoots Foundation and its tech partner LoopTroop Inc. are part of a growing social‑impact ecosystem dedicated to improving access to transportation, housing, food, and wellness for families impacted by incarceration and poverty. Our team blends creativity, innovation, and compassion to design solutions that drive equity and connection across communities. About the Role We’re looking for a creative, detail‑oriented Associate Art Director to support our Creative Director in leading the visual design, brand storytelling, and campaign development across both LoopTroop and LoopRoots programs. This is a volunteer hybrid position (20–25 hours per week) with the opportunity to transition into a paid position after launch. The ideal candidate is passionate about purpose‑driven design, has a strong eye for visual balance, and thrives in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment that spans tech, community engagement, and social advocacy. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Creative Director to develop and maintain visual brand identity across all programs (LoopFood, LoopLegal, LoopHousing, LoopTalk, etc.). Design creative assets for digital campaigns, social media, web, and print materials. Translate strategic goals into visual concepts that inspire engagement and action. Partner with UI/UX designers and developers to ensure seamless integration of visual and functional design. Contribute to storyboarding, photography direction, and campaign rollouts for marketing initiatives. Support creative reviews, presentations, and project management within Zoho and Canva/Figma. Maintain brand consistency while innovating design solutions that reflect Loop’s mission. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field (or equivalent experience). 2+ years of design or art direction experience (agency, nonprofit, or startup environment preferred). Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Figma. Excellent understanding of digital layout, typography, and storytelling. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative, remote‑first environment. Passion for creative advocacy, social justice, and community‑based impact design. What We Offer Opportunity to lead meaningful, mission‑driven projects. Creative freedom within a supportive, visionary team. Networking opportunities with nonprofit and tech professionals. Hands‑on experience building a national‑scale social enterprise brand. Pathway to a paid position post‑launch, based on performance and funding availability. Details Type: Volunteer (Hybrid) Commitment: 20–25 hours per week Location: Remote / Hybrid Reports To: Creative Director, LoopTroop Inc. Start Date: Immediate Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Volunteer (Hybrid) Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Civic and Social Organizations and Non‑profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr