Volunteer Communications Professional for Ashoka Sport For Changemaking with Ashoka

Sport for Changemaking

The Ashoka Sport for Changemaking Team leverages a collective 20+ years of experience using sport as a platform to create societal change. Our expertise draws across diverse experiences as practitioners, researchers, and innovators who understand how sport intersects across industries and impact areas.

• Connecting with and learning from social entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry experts to explore the opportunities and obstacles to foster a sports ecosystem where every person is a powerful contributor for the good of all.

Description

As a volunteer, you will be responsible for the development of external-facing communications campaigns and the creation of communications deliverables – tapping into existing research within our team and the broader Ashoka ecosystem.

• Creating a communications campaign and materials that convey Ashoka’s position and engagement in the sport for social change field.
• Advancing the Ashoka Sport for Changemaking movement in the broader sport for ecosystem.

Key Elements of the Volunteer Role

• Writing and designing social media content, website copy, and a monthly newsletter.
• Translating research findings and interviews into exciting and thought-provoking communications materials.
• Co-developing thought-leadership and other content pieces with the Ashoka Sport for Changemaking team and outlining a dissemination strategy.
• Working closely with Ashoka teams to ensure the 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: 6 to 10 hours per week.
• Estimated duration of the project: 6-12 months.
• This position is Virtual (Remote).

Language Requirements

• English

Desired Skills and Experience

• 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.
• 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.