Support Content Creation, Digital Advocacy and Online Volunteer Coordination
Organizational Context
Action Lab for Development (ACTLAB) is a Canadian organization established in 2024, holding special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council. ACTLAB focuses on advancing education, food security, and advocacy to empower entrepreneurs and newcomers, fostering creative economies. The organization aims to provide resources and opportunities for local innovators and new residents to thrive, aligning its work with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Quality Education.
Job Purpose
Action Lab For Development (ACTLAB) seeks three Online Volunteers to support its mission through digital content creation, advocacy activities, and online volunteer coordination. These volunteers will engage in practical tasks, offering peer guidance to other volunteers in digital advocacy and content creation. Each volunteer will concentrate on a specific work area under ACTLAB's supervision, contributing to project management support. The assignment is designed to enhance ACTLAB's digital presence and advocacy efforts over a 12-week period, requiring 6-10 hours of commitment per week.
Responsibilities
The role involves three distinct online volunteer positions. Online Volunteer 1 will focus on content writing and editorial support, drafting or proofreading up to two social media captions or educational posts weekly and adapting approved content for digital platforms. Online Volunteer 2 will handle campaign activity documentation, recording up to three activities per week, maintaining an activity tracker, and documenting up to one campaign-related webinar or event per week. Online Volunteer 3 will be responsible for digital graphic design, creating one to two draft graphics per week for specific campaigns, organizing source files, and revising designs based on feedback. All volunteers will submit weekly deliverables for review and approval by ACTLAB staff.
Work Experience
Required experience includes strong communication, organization, teamwork, and time-management skills. Desirable experience includes an interest in digital advocacy, content creation, or project administration. Familiarity with Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and online meeting platforms is beneficial. Graphic design or video-editing skills are advantageous. Knowledge of French is a plus.
Skills
Key competencies include digital content creation, editorial support, campaign activity documentation, and digital graphic design. Essential skills involve strong communication, organization, teamwork, and time management. Familiarity with digital platforms and project management tools is beneficial. An interest in digital advocacy and volunteer management is valued. Fluency in English is required.