Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) is hiring: Volunteer Publicist & Campaign

Volunteer Publicist & Campaign Coordinator to Unlock $100K in AI Scholarships for Women in Microsoft\'s OPULIS Book Campaign with Youth for Technology Foundation

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This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Fellow. Ashoka Fellows are leading social entrepreneurs that have been selected for their ideas and character to create positive social impact. This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity.

About The Affiliated Organization
Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) bridges the digital divide by ensuring underserved communities—especially youth and women—are not left behind in the technology-driven economy. YTF equips participants with 21st-century skills in STEM, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy, while fostering creativity, problem-solving, and leadership. YTF serves youth, women, and girls in underserved and low-income communities primarily in Africa and rural communities in the United States, with a focus on those facing barriers to education, skills development, and economic opportunity.

Job Description
Njideka Harry, founder of YTF, was recently recognized for the EmpowHER Award from Microsoft and Women in Cloud. She is featured in "OPULIS: Women Powering Microsoft’s Trillion Dollar Shift". The global launch is planned for October.

Role
Njideka is seeking a dynamic, media-savvy partner to serve as her personal (volunteer) publicist during the OPULIS book campaign — helping amplify her story, secure publicity opportunities, and drive book sales with a goal of 4,000 pre-orders by October 20, 2025. In this role, you will:

• Work directly with Njideka to craft and pitch media angles.
• Coordinate interviews, features, and social media spotlights.
• Leverage OPULIS campaign assets, media kits, and publicity frameworks.
• Build momentum through targeted outreach and visibility events.
• Align the personal brand and message with the broader mission to unlock $100K in AI scholarships for 1,000 women.

This is a high-energy, collaborative role perfect for someone who loves storytelling, media engagement, and making a measurable impact.

Volunteer Logistics
Estimated hours per week: 5
Duration: Other
Location: Virtual (Remote)

Language Requirements
English

Desired Skills And Experience

• Public relations & media outreach — experience securing interviews, press coverage, or features.
• Storytelling & copywriting — ability to craft compelling narratives that align with brand and mission.
• Campaign management — organizing timelines, deliverables, and coordinated visibility activities.
• Social media promotion — leveraging platforms to drive engagement and sales.
• Networking & relationship-building — connecting with journalists, influencers, and partners.
• Strategic thinking — identifying high-impact publicity opportunities and prioritizing efforts.
• Creativity & initiative — generating fresh ideas to sustain momentum.
• Collaboration — working closely with the OPULIS team to ensure message alignment.
• Interest in strategic networking — access to Microsoft professionals and leaders, with potential future collaborations.

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Volunteer

Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries
Non-profit Organizations