Volunteer Digital Content and Communications Expert for Ashoka Sport for Changem
Ashoka, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity. This opportunity is to work with Ashoka.
About The Affiliated Organization Ashoka, founded in 1980, pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship. We are the largest association of leading social entrepreneurs in the world, a network of 4000 Ashoka Fellows in 93 countries, working to create systemic change on pressing social and environmental issues. We find, support and collaborate with our Fellows to help scale their solutions across nations and continents, and we work with a wide range of partners to create an "Everyone a Changemaker" world where everyone can contribute to meaningful change for the good of all.
For more information, please visit https://sportforchangemaking.ashoka.org/
Job Description About Ashoka’s Sport for Changemaking Initiative: The Ashoka Sport for Changemaking Team leverages more than 20 years of experience using sport as a platform to create societal change. Our work connects with social entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry experts to explore opportunities and obstacles to foster a sports ecosystem where every person is a powerful contributor for the good of all.
Project:
Sport for Changemaking Communications Campaign Development and Delivery
Responsibilities Ashoka’s Sport for Changemaking team is looking for a self-driven, collaborative, highly professional volunteer to deepen our communications and storytelling capabilities. As a volunteer, you will contribute to the development of external-facing communications campaigns and deliverables by tapping into existing research within our team and the broader Ashoka ecosystem. Responsibilities include:
Based on research and understanding of creating positive impact, develop a communications campaign and materials that convey Ashoka’s position and engagement in the sport for social change field
Use written and visual communications materials to advance the Ashoka Sport for Changemaking movement in the broader sport ecosystem
Write and design social media content, website copy and a monthly newsletter
Translate research findings and interviews into exciting and thought-provoking communications materials
Co-develop thought-leadership and other content pieces with the Ashoka Sport for Changemaking team and outline a dissemination strategy
Work closely with Ashoka teams to ensure knowledge and learnings are presented in a way that can attract new partnerships and collaborations on areas of strategic need
Volunteer Logistics Estimated hours required per week: 5 to 8 hours per week
The estimated duration of the project is: 6-12 months
This position is Virtual (Remote)
Language Requirements English
Desired Skills And Experience Ashoka volunteers are typically individuals willing and able to work in several different capacities. This volunteer will be responsible for producing a number of documents and potentially interacting with social innovators from all over the world. Volunteers should therefore show:
Excellent written communication skills. Professional experience a plus.
Conceptual thinker/big ideas thinker
Ability to work independently; meet deadlines and targets in a collaborative, creative working environment
Experience and interest in sport for social change field
Comfortable with social impact trends and innovations
Experience synthesizing/summarizing insights
Ability to conduct desk-based research
Writing experience with short form articles or blogs
Comfortable using LinkedIn as a media platform
Proficiency in and access to design platforms (Canva, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, etc.) a plus
Proficiency in English. Ability to communicate in other languages (Spanish, French and/or Portuguese) a plus
Great attention to detail
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About The Affiliated Organization Ashoka, founded in 1980, pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship. We are the largest association of leading social entrepreneurs in the world, a network of 4000 Ashoka Fellows in 93 countries, working to create systemic change on pressing social and environmental issues. We find, support and collaborate with our Fellows to help scale their solutions across nations and continents, and we work with a wide range of partners to create an "Everyone a Changemaker" world where everyone can contribute to meaningful change for the good of all.
For more information, please visit https://sportforchangemaking.ashoka.org/
Job Description About Ashoka’s Sport for Changemaking Initiative: The Ashoka Sport for Changemaking Team leverages more than 20 years of experience using sport as a platform to create societal change. Our work connects with social entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry experts to explore opportunities and obstacles to foster a sports ecosystem where every person is a powerful contributor for the good of all.
Project:
Sport for Changemaking Communications Campaign Development and Delivery
Responsibilities Ashoka’s Sport for Changemaking team is looking for a self-driven, collaborative, highly professional volunteer to deepen our communications and storytelling capabilities. As a volunteer, you will contribute to the development of external-facing communications campaigns and deliverables by tapping into existing research within our team and the broader Ashoka ecosystem. Responsibilities include:
Based on research and understanding of creating positive impact, develop a communications campaign and materials that convey Ashoka’s position and engagement in the sport for social change field
Use written and visual communications materials to advance the Ashoka Sport for Changemaking movement in the broader sport ecosystem
Write and design social media content, website copy and a monthly newsletter
Translate research findings and interviews into exciting and thought-provoking communications materials
Co-develop thought-leadership and other content pieces with the Ashoka Sport for Changemaking team and outline a dissemination strategy
Work closely with Ashoka teams to ensure knowledge and learnings are presented in a way that can attract new partnerships and collaborations on areas of strategic need
Volunteer Logistics Estimated hours required per week: 5 to 8 hours per week
The estimated duration of the project is: 6-12 months
This position is Virtual (Remote)
Language Requirements English
Desired Skills And Experience Ashoka volunteers are typically individuals willing and able to work in several different capacities. This volunteer will be responsible for producing a number of documents and potentially interacting with social innovators from all over the world. Volunteers should therefore show:
Excellent written communication skills. Professional experience a plus.
Conceptual thinker/big ideas thinker
Ability to work independently; meet deadlines and targets in a collaborative, creative working environment
Experience and interest in sport for social change field
Comfortable with social impact trends and innovations
Experience synthesizing/summarizing insights
Ability to conduct desk-based research
Writing experience with short form articles or blogs
Comfortable using LinkedIn as a media platform
Proficiency in and access to design platforms (Canva, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, etc.) a plus
Proficiency in English. Ability to communicate in other languages (Spanish, French and/or Portuguese) a plus
Great attention to detail
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