Join Our Team.
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.”
- Phil Jackson
“Teamwork is what makes common people achieve uncommon results.”
- Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha
At BetterNature, we're a team dedicated to tackling environmental challenges in a collaborative way. You'll work alongside passionate people who share your interest in the environment. Here, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your ideas, learn from others, and celebrate achievements as a team. We believe teamwork fuels progress, and you'll be a valued part of that. Join us and make a positive difference, one community at a time!
Officer Benefits
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As a BetterNature Officer, you'll gain hands-on leadership experience by collaborating with other officers on projects that promote positive change in our environment. This environment fosters your ability to delegate, motivate, and find common ground, which are all essential to honing your leadership skills.
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In addition to leadership experience, becoming a BetterNature Officer allows you to contribute more to our projects and gain additional hours towards the PVSA (President's Volunteer Service Award), which can enhance your college applications and future job prospects.
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BetterNature Officers have free entry to all events and fundraisers! Since officers volunteer at events, they automatically score free admission to all of them as a perk.
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As a BetterNature Officer, you'll receive exclusive discounts across all of our merchandise. It's an opportunity to proudly display your commitment to our cause while receiving a token of appreciation for your dedication.
PVSA Hour
Requirement
President’s Volunteer Service Award
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Bronze: 26-49 Hours
Silver: 50-74 Hours
Gold: 75+ Hours
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Bronze: 50-74 Hours
Silver: 75-99 Hours
Gold: 100+ Hours
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Bronze: 100-174 Hours
Silver: 175-249 Hours
Gold: 250+ Hours
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Bronze: 100-249 Hours
Silver: 250-499 Hours
Gold: 500+ Hours
Co-Presidents
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Pavan Ajithprasad
CO-PRESIDENT
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Arjun Aitipamula
CO-PRESIDENT
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Rishik Polasa
CO-PRESIDENT
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Ganesh Thippana
CO-PRESIDENT
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Jeshwant Vana
CO-PRESIDENT
Vice President
Our Vice President is a strategic leader who works hand-in-hand with the Co-Presidents to propel our mission forward. They champion the development and implementation of key initiatives, fostering collaboration across the team – officers, members, and volunteers alike. The Vice President also plays a vital role in advancing our fundraising efforts, ensuring we have the resources needed to achieve our goals. This position is ideal for a passionate and experienced leader who thrives in collaboration and is committed to making a real difference.
Event Team
Event Director
As the Head of our Event Team, you'll be the visionary leader who brings creative ideas for events, projects, and fundraisers to life. You'll collaborate closely with our event coordinators to brainstorm innovative ways to engage our community and raise awareness for environmental causes.
But your role goes beyond just brainstorming! You'll be the driving force behind successful events, ensuring tasks are completed on time and the Event Team is working collaboratively. This leadership role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys seeing their ideas turn into reality.
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Event Coordinator
As an Event Coordinator, you'll be a key player in our team, brainstorming innovative ideas for events, projects, and fundraisers alongside the Event Director. You'll bring your fresh perspective and creativity to the table, collaborating to develop impactful initiatives that raise awareness for environmental issues.
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Volunteer Coordinator
As a Volunteer Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and successful event. You’ll welcome volunteers, ensuring everyone is in the right place at the right time. You'll also manage volunteer opportunities, making sure there are enough people to make our events a success. But that's not all! You'll be the keeper of volunteer hours, ensuring everyone's dedication is recognized.
Finance Team
Our Treasurer is a mission-critical leader who safeguards our financial well-being. They oversee the strategic allocation of funds to maximize our impact and achieve our goals. This includes ensuring responsible spending, maintaining financial sustainability for future initiatives, and providing transparent and accountable reports. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for our cause who wants to contribute to our long-term financial success.
Treasurer
Finance Coordinator
Our Finance Coordinators are the backbone of our financial systems, partnering with and working under the Treasurer. They carefully handle payments, balance accounts, and ensure data accuracy. They also support strategic budgeting and donation management, safeguarding our mission through responsible financial practices.
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Marketing Sector
The largest of them all.
At BetterNature, the Marketing Director leads the charge in amplifying our voice and expanding our reach. As the head of our largest team, you'll be a strategist, a leader, and a collaborator. You'll oversee the Social Media Manager and the Design Team, guiding them in crafting compelling content and impactful campaigns. All marketing ideas will flow through you, ensuring they align perfectly with BetterNature's mission. To drive further impact, you'll consult with the Vice President and Co-Presidents, shaping strategic marketing initiatives. Your ultimate goal? To propel BetterNature's visibility, cultivate a larger audience, and ultimately, attract more people to our events, projects, and fundraising efforts. By fostering collaboration between The Marketing Sector and other BetterNature teams, you'll be the bridge that connects our message with the communities we serve.
Marketing Director
Social Media Manager
As BetterNature's Social Media Manager, you'll be the mastermind behind our engaging online presence. You'll dream up creative content, collaborate with our Design Team to bring it to life, and craft captivating posts to inspire our community. From strategic social media advertising to fostering connections with followers, you'll be our champion for environmental action. Working closely with the Marketing Director, you'll leverage your initiative and passion to make a difference, one post at a time.
Under The Marketing Sector
Writers
Our writers are the voices behind BetterNature's blog. You'll be the go-to person for crafting informative and inspiring content that educates the public about pressing environmental issues. From highlighting local conservation efforts to exploring sustainable solutions, your words will empower our readers to become active participants in protecting our planet.
Under The Marketing Sector
Design Team
Under The Marketing Sector
As our Design Director, you'll be a visionary leader and collaborative partner. You'll craft a cohesive design vision, guiding our social media presence alongside the Social Media Manager. Expertly manage and mentor Design Coordinators, fostering a team that thrives on innovation. You'll oversee the design workflow, ensuring deadlines and quality, while staying on top of design trends. This is your chance to lead and inspire, using design to make a significant impact.
Under The Marketing Sector
Design Director
You'll collaborate with the Design Director, translating brand strategy into eye-catching social media visuals. Using your design skills and software proficiency, you'll help maintain brand consistency across platforms. A keen eye for trends and a passion for visual storytelling are a must. This is your chance to be a design powerhouse in a collaborative and dynamic team.
Under The Marketing Sector