Volunteer: Public Relations/Marketing Program

Borgen Project; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Borgen Project seeks volunteers for its Public Relations/Marketing Program to help combat global poverty. This remote, part-time opportunity allows individuals to engage in meaningful advocacy work, focusing on awareness and fundraising strategies while gaining valuable experience in marketing and public relations.

Benefits

College credit may be available

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary.
• Committed to fighting poverty and advocating for change.

Responsibilities

• Create a branding campaign.
• Conduct informal focus groups for market research.
• Pitch story ideas to media.

Skills

Passion for advocacy

Creativity

Communication

Job description

Volunteer: Public Relations/Marketing Program

Join us to apply for the Volunteer: Public Relations/Marketing Program role at The Borgen Project.

From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the innovative movement that is downsizing global poverty. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nations on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. Our national campaign aims to make poverty a focus of U.S. and U.K. foreign policy.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!
The Borgen Project is an international organization working at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine, and poverty. With 20 years of experience in advocacy, we have supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting nearly 500 million people in developing countries.

PR/Marketing Program: This is a part-time, unpaid remote program of 12 hours per week for 12 weeks. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.

The role focuses on increasing awareness of our work and includes:

• Creating a branding campaign
• Conducting informal focus groups and gathering feedback for market research
• Pitching story ideas to print, broadcast, and digital media
• Creating and implementing a fundraising strategy
• Planning, marketing, and presenting at informational meetings
• Utilizing social media and developing web-based messaging strategies
• Assisting with The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts

Experience: No prior experience necessary. We seek passionate individuals committed to fighting poverty and advocating for change, regardless of GPA or background.

Details: This is an unpaid program, although college credit may be available.

Start Date: New programs begin monthly. You may choose your start month.

This volunteer opportunity is offered through VolunteerMatch in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Volunteer
• Job functions: Marketing, Public Relations, Writing/Editing
• Industries: Civic and Social Organizations, Non-profit Organizations

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