GroundBreakers Contributor
GroundBreakers is a global nonprofit leadership network and multimedia hub supporting local leaders and communities in 65+ countries. Our mission is to amplify local change to accelerate global impact. We work across our focus areas Human Rights; Civil Society; Economic Development; Conflict & Peacebuilding; Climate & Environment; Education; and Public Health.
We are seeking Community Ambassadors to join our growing Ambassador network. Community Ambassadors have the opportunity to strengthen their leadership and community engagement skillsets while supporting a global network of leading changemakers. Community Ambassadors will engage local leaders through their work with a particular focus on supporting the GroundBreakers Racial Equity Guidebook, an initiative centralizing best practices in antiracism globally.
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with a passion for impact and strong interpersonal and writing skillsets to join a collaborative team active on a range of social justice issues.
This position is a remote, unpaid internship with GroundBreakers.
As a Community Ambassador with GroundBreakers, your duties would include:
- Engaging and amplifying the work of local leaders in your focus areas of interest;
- Participating in collaborative team calls with fellow Community Ambassadors to brainstorm and implement fundraising campaigns;
- Contributing monthly blog posts to the GroundBreakers media platform;
- Collaborating with the Racial Equity Team at GroundBreakers in supporting the Racial Equity Guidebook.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity required.
- Fundraising experience, especially with nonprofits, desired but not required.
- Prior experience in writing is highly desired.
- Experience with graphic design tools including Canva highly desired.
- Leadership experience in community organizing and advocacy highly desired.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
- Strong critical thinking and analytic skills.
- Dedication to contributing to a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment and being a strong team player required.
- Candidates must be self-directed and able to work independently.
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
team@groundbreakershub.org
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 11:59PM EST ON JULY 30, 2021
GroundBreakers is a collaborative work environment that is currently fully remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are guided by our team values of respect; empathy; accountability; transparency; inclusivity; critical thinking; and mutual exchange & support.
GroundBreakers is an equal opportunity workplace. We strongly encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women and LGBTQIA+ candidates. GroundBreakers does not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, ethnicity, ability, or veteran status. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team where the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.
