The United Artists of Animation and Interactive Media (U-AAIM) is a fledgling nonprofit organization committed to transforming the future of creative work in animation, gaming, film, VFX, and beyond.
The following roles are currently open. Feel free to submit your resume and cover letter for review and consideration. Please keep in mind these are volunteer positions.
Department: Executive Leadership
Reports To: Founder/CEO
Location: Fully Remote
Commitment: Foundational volunteer leadership role (estimated 10-15 hrs/week)
Organization Overview
The United Artists of Animation and Interactive Media (U-AAIM) is a global non-profit built by industry veterans and passionate advocates for a brighter future in entertainment! We believe sustainable creative careers should be the foundation of our global industry, not the exception.
Our mission is to forge an equitable, transnational ecosystem where artists and staff can achieve lifelong financial stability—from their first break, through the peaks and valleys of their career, and into a secure retirement. We drive systemic change across borders by uniting the global workforce with two core tools: actionable industry intelligence to empower collective advocacy, and practical, career-spanning education for professional resilience and growth.
We are more than a resource; we are a mobilizing force—using transparency as a weapon against exploitation, education as a pathway to economic power, and collective action as the mechanism to reshape an entire industry. We exist to empower creators to own their careers, their value, and their future.
Position Summary
We are seeking a mission-aligned financial strategist to build the fiscal backbone of our movement. As the volunteer Chief Financial Officer, you will be the architect of our financial integrity, sustainability, and strategic resource allocation. This role transcends traditional accounting; it is about stewarding our community’s trust and translating our advocacy mission into a robust, transparent, and forward-looking financial model. You will establish our financial systems from the ground up, oversee compliance, model long-term sustainability, and ensure every dollar donated or earned is maximized in service of creating economic justice for the global creative workforce. You are the guardian of our credibility and the strategist for our future growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Architecture & Systems Leadership (40%)
Design, implement, and maintain all core financial systems, policies, and internal controls for a growing, complex non-profit (including advocacy, education, and marketplace operations).
Select and manage accounting software, chart of accounts, and financial reporting frameworks to ensure clarity, accuracy, and grant/donor compliance.
Establish the financial infrastructure for our emerging economic platforms (storefront, jobs board), including royalty tracking, payment flows, and revenue recognition.
Strategic Planning, Analysis & Sustainability (30%)
Develop and manage the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Founder and initiative leads, aligning resources with strategic priorities.
Lead long-term financial modeling and scenario planning to guide organizational strategy, sustainability, and scaling decisions.
Analyze financial and operational data to provide strategic insights, identify risks and opportunities, and measure the cost-effectiveness of programs.
Compliance, Reporting & Transparency (20%)
Ensure strict compliance with all non-profit regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements.
Prepare and present clear, accurate financial statements, dashboard reports, and forecasts for leadership and grant-making institutions.
Uphold and model the highest standards of financial transparency and ethical stewardship for our global community and supporters.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Leadership (10%)
Partner with the Director of Social Enterprise on marketplace financial models and with initiative leads on program budgeting.
Collaborate with volunteer teams on grant budgets, funding proposals, and donor reports.
Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing a financial lens on all strategic decisions.
Who You Are (Qualifications & Mindset)
Essential:
7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally as a CFO, Director of Finance, or senior financial controller. Non-profit finance experience is highly preferred.
A strategic systems-builder. You excel at creating order, clarity, and scalable processes from scratch and are proficient with modern cloud accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online).
Deeply knowledgeable in non-profit GAAP, 501(c)(3) regulations, and compliance. You understand restricted funding, grant management, and the unique financial narratives of mission-driven organizations.
An analytical storyteller. You can translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights and compelling narratives for both a board and a community of artists.
You possess unimpeachable integrity and a deep, personal commitment to economic justice and equitable systems.
You are a proactive, low-ego leader who thrives in a collaborative, bootstrapped environment.
Highly Valued:
CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification.
Experience with financial modeling for social enterprises or revenue-generating programs within a non-profit.
Familiarity with international financial operations or multi-currency transactions.
A passion for or background in the creative industries.
What We Offer:
Foundational Legacy: Build the financial DNA of a growing global movement. Your work will establish the trust and infrastructure that allows us to scale impact responsibly.
High-Impact Strategic Leadership: Operate at the highest level of organizational strategy, with your analysis and models directly shaping the future of the organization and the industry it serves.
Purpose-Driven Portfolio: Demonstrate your ability to architect and lead finance for a complex, modern non-profit—a standout achievement for any financial leader’s career.
Board & Network Access: Work directly with the Board of Directors and engage with a network of professionals, activists, and creators at the forefront of cultural change.
Tangible Mission Alignment: Apply your professional expertise to directly combat the very financial instability and inequity our organization exists to solve.
Future Potential: While currently volunteer-based, this is a foundational role with the potential to transition into a compensated position as the organization secures sustainable funding.
How to Apply:
If you are a financial leader who wants to use your expertise to build economic justice and sustainability for the creative workforce, we need you.
Please send an email to Contact@uaaim.org with the subject line “Chief Financial Officer: [Your Name]” and include:
Your Resume: Provide an up-to-date copy of your resume
Your Philosophy: In 2-3 sentences, what does “financial stewardship” mean in the context of a grassroots, advocacy-focused non-profit?
Your Building Experience: Briefly describe a time you designed or significantly overhauled a financial system or process. What was the challenge and the outcome?
Your First Priority: Based on our model (advocacy, education, marketplace), what would you identify as the first major financial system or control you would establish, and why?
Note: Due to the sensitivity of this role, candidates will be subject to a thorough vetting process.
Department: Education & Programs
Reports To: Director of Education
Collaborates With: EDU-AIM Program Lead, Media Director, Web Developer
Location: Fully Remote
Commitment: Project-based volunteer role. Initial course development may require 8-12 hrs/week; ongoing maintenance and updates typically 2-4 hrs/week.
Organization Overview
The United Artists of Animation and Interactive Media (U-AAIM) is a global non-profit built by industry veterans and passionate advocates for a brighter future in entertainment! We believe sustainable creative careers should be the foundation of our global industry, not the exception.
Our mission is to forge an equitable, transnational ecosystem where artists and staff can achieve lifelong financial stability—from their first break, through the peaks and valleys of their career, and into a secure retirement. We drive systemic change across borders by uniting the global workforce with two core tools: actionable industry intelligence to empower collective advocacy, and practical, career-spanning education for professional resilience and growth.
We are more than a resource; we are a mobilizing force—using transparency as a weapon against exploitation, education as a pathway to economic power, and collective action as the mechanism to reshape an entire industry. We exist to empower creators to own their careers, their value, and their future.
Position Summary
We are seeking a learning experience architect to design the educational backbone of our movement. As the volunteer Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for translating industry expertise into accessible, engaging, and effective learning experiences. You will work with subject matter experts (SMEs) from the animation and gaming industries to design courses, workshops, and learning pathways that serve our global community—from absolute beginners to experienced professionals seeking to pivot or level up. This is a role for an educator who believes that great instructional design can democratize access to creative careers and that learning should be practical, inclusive, and empowering.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum & Course Design (45%)
Design and develop online learning experiences (workshops, self-paced courses, bootcamps, resource guides) aligned with our mission of career-long financial stability.
Create course frameworks, learning objectives, lesson plans, and assessment strategies that ensure measurable skill development.
Develop learner-centered materials including video scripts, slide decks, handouts, activities, and practice exercises.
Design for a global, diverse audience, ensuring content is culturally relevant, accessible, and welcoming to learners from all backgrounds.
Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (25%)
Partner with industry professionals (animators, game developers, producers, technical artists) to extract and structure their expertise into teachable content.
Translate SME knowledge into clear, scaffolded learning pathways that build skills progressively.
Provide guidance to SME instructors on effective teaching practices, engagement strategies, and adult learning principles.
Learning Platform & Content Management (20%)
Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer and Web Developer to select and configure our Learning Management System (LMS).
Upload, organize, and maintain course content within the LMS, ensuring a seamless learner experience.
Develop reusable templates and course shells that enable efficient scaling of our educational offerings.
Assessment, Evaluation & Iteration (10%)
Design formative and summative assessments that measure learner progress and skill acquisition.
Develop feedback mechanisms (surveys, quizzes, reflective exercises) to continuously improve course quality.
Analyze learner data and feedback to recommend iterative improvements to content, pacing, and delivery.
Who You Are (Qualifications & Mindset)
Essential:
2+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or learning experience design. Experience in workforce development, career training, or creative education is highly valued.
Proficiency with instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, or similar) and adult learning theory (Andragogy).
Experience designing for online delivery (synchronous and asynchronous) and familiarity with common LMS platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Teachable, Thinkific, or similar).
Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging, and learner-friendly content.
A portfolio or work samples demonstrating course outlines, learning materials, or instructional design projects.
Deeply learner-centered. You design with empathy, anticipating learner struggles and removing barriers to understanding.
You are personally motivated by our mission and believe that great education can unlock economic opportunity and creative fulfillment.
Highly Valued:
Experience in the animation, gaming, or creative industries—or a strong passion for these fields.
Experience designing for diverse, global audiences and applying accessibility standards (WCAG, Universal Design for Learning).
Familiarity with authoring tools (Articulate Rise, Captivate, H5P) and basic multimedia editing (audio/video).
Experience designing portfolio-based or project-based learning.
A background in teaching, mentoring, or training within creative or technical fields.
What We Offer:
Foundational Educational Impact: Design the learning experiences that will directly empower artists to build sustainable careers. Your work will be the engine of our EDU-AIM initiative.
Portfolio of Purpose: Build a body of mission-driven instructional design work across diverse topics—from technical skills to career navigation—that demonstrates your ability to create meaningful learning.
Strategic Collaboration: Work alongside industry professionals, educators, and the Director of Education in a low-bureaucracy, creativity-friendly environment.
Flexible, Project-Based Commitment: Contribute your skills to high-impact projects without a rigid ongoing time commitment. Perfect for an educator seeking purposeful side work.
Community of Practice: Connect with fellow designers, educators, and artists who share your commitment to accessible, equitable creative education.
Future Potential: While currently volunteer-based, this role has the potential to transition into a compensated position as the organization secures sustainable funding.
How to Apply:
If you believe that thoughtful instructional design can democratize access to creative careers and you want to build the educational foundation of a global movement, we need you.
Please email Contact@uaaim.org with the subject line “Instructional Designer: [Your Name]” and include:
Your Resume: Provide an up-to-date copy of your resume.
Your Portfolio or Work Samples: Provide a link to a portfolio, course samples, or instructional design work that demonstrates your approach.
Your Design Philosophy: In 2-3 sentences, what is the most important principle that guides your instructional design work, especially for adult learners?
Your SME Collaboration Example: Briefly describe a time you worked with a subject matter expert to develop learning content. How did you extract their expertise and structure it for learners?
Your First Course Idea: Based on our mission of career-long financial stability for animation and gaming professionals, what is one course or workshop topic you would prioritize developing, and why?
Department: Community
Reports To: Founder/CEO (Close partnership with Media Director)
Location: Fully Remote
Commitment: Significant volunteer leadership role (estimated 10-15 hrs/week)
Organization Overview
The United Artists of Animation and Interactive Media (U-AAIM) is a global non-profit built by industry veterans and passionate advocates for a brighter future in entertainment! We believe sustainable creative careers should be the foundation of our global industry, not the exception.
Our mission is to forge an equitable, transnational ecosystem where artists and staff can achieve lifelong financial stability—from their first break, through the peaks and valleys of their career, and into a secure retirement. We drive systemic change across borders by uniting the global workforce with two core tools: actionable industry intelligence to empower collective advocacy, and practical, career-spanning education for professional resilience and growth.
We are more than a resource; we are a mobilizing force—using transparency as a weapon against exploitation, education as a pathway to economic power, and collective action as the mechanism to reshape an entire industry. We exist to empower creators to own their careers, their value, and their future.
Position Summary
We are seeking a warm, systems-minded Community Director to build the heart of our organization: the internal spaces where our students, volunteers, and alumni connect, support each other, and grow. This role is focused inward, on fostering a profound sense of belonging, facilitating peer-to-peer learning, and ensuring every member feels valued and heard. You will build and nurture the digital “home base” and create the programs that turn a group of individuals into a true, supportive community. You are the cultivator of our culture and the champion of our members.
Key Responsibilities
Community Ecosystem Building (50%)
Design, build, and moderate our community platforms as welcoming, useful, and safe spaces for students, volunteers, professionals, and alumni.
Develop and facilitate community programs: weekly check-ins, portfolio feedback circles, “ask-me-anything” sessions with volunteers, and casual networking events.
Establish community norms, values, and moderation practices that foster inclusivity, respect, and mutual support.
Onboard new members and help them integrate into the community.
Member Engagement & Support (30%)
Act as the chief listener, proactively checking in on community morale, identifying needs, and spotting potential conflicts or concerns.
Recruit and guide volunteer community moderators or “ambassadors” from within the member base.
Create channels and opportunities for peer mentorship and connection, reducing the transactional feel of a traditional “program.”
Collaborate with the Media Director to identify powerful member stories and experiences that should be amplified externally.
Feedback & Insight Synthesis (20%)
Create lightweight, ongoing channels for community feedback on programs, events, and overall experience.
Synthesize qualitative insights and community sentiment into clear reports for the leadership team to inform program improvements and strategic decisions.
Track key health metrics of the community (active participation, retention, sentiment).
Who You Are (Qualifications & Mindset)
Essential:
2+ years of experience in community management, facilitation, or building engaged online groups. Experience skillfully navigating diverse perspectives and backgrounds, coaching, or volunteer coordination is highly relevant.
A natural connector and empath who thrives on helping people find common ground and build relationships. You are a facilitator, not a broadcaster.
Systems-oriented and proactive. You don’t just manage conversations; you design spaces, rituals, and programs that encourage positive interaction.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict navigation skills, with high emotional intelligence.
Deeply familiar with the culture and tools of online communities (Discord, forums, etc.).
Passionately believes that a supportive community is the foundation of success, especially for individuals breaking into competitive fields.
Highly Valued:
Direct experience building communities within the animation, gaming, or other creative fandoms.
Lived or professional understanding of the systemic barriers facing underrepresented groups in tech and creative fields.
Experience with Discord administration, including bots, roles, and channel architecture for large, engaged servers.
Fluency in the unique social dynamics and support needs of students, professionals, and volunteer networks.
What We Offer:
Build the Heart of the Organization: The unique opportunity to design and cultivate the central home for our students, volunteers, professionals, and alumni, directly shaping their experience and sense of belonging.
Deep, Meaningful Connections: Forge genuine relationships with the next generation of artists and the industry professionals guiding them, becoming a cornerstone of their support network.
Systems-Building in Action: Design and implement the community programs, norms, and digital infrastructure that will allow this supportive culture to thrive and scale.
Direct Feedback Loop: See the immediate impact of your work on member retention, satisfaction, and peer-to-peer collaboration.
A Foundational Culture Role: Play a critical part in establishing the inclusive, supportive, and collaborative DNA of our organization for years to come.
Future Potential: While currently volunteer-based, this is a foundational role with the potential to transition into a compensated position as the organization secures sustainable funding.
How to Apply:
If you believe that true opportunity is built on community and you are driven to create spaces where everyone can thrive, we need you.
Please send an email to Contact@uaaim.org with the subject line “Community Director: [Your Name]” and include:
Your Resume: Provide an up-to-date copy of your resume
Your Philosophy: In 2-3 sentences, describe what you believe are the two most important elements for building a healthy, supportive online community.
Your Experience: Briefly describe a time you successfully managed conflict, boosted engagement, or integrated a new member in a community you helped manage. What was your approach?
Your First Blueprint: What is one program, ritual, or channel you would implement in your first 30 days to activate connection within our community?
For a Brighter Future in Entertainment!