Volunteer: Public Relations/Marketing Programme

The Borgen Project; Sunderland; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for a PR/Marketing Programme aimed at combating global poverty. This part-time, unpaid remote opportunity allows you to contribute to meaningful advocacy efforts while developing essential marketing skills. You'll create branding campaigns, conduct market research, and pitch ideas to various media outlets. With flexible scheduling and the potential for college credit, this programme offers a unique chance to make a difference while gaining valuable experience. If you're ready to join a movement dedicated to improving lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

College Credit

Flexible Scheduling

Remote Work

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and advocacy.
• No prior experience necessary; college credit available.

Responsibilities

• Create branding campaigns and conduct market research.
• Pitch story ideas to media and assist with fundraising strategies.

Skills

Branding Campaign Creation

Market Research

Media Pitching

Fundraising Strategy

Social Media Strategy

Education

College Enrollment

Tools

Social Media Platforms

Job description

Job Opportunity: PR/Marketing Programme 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. The national campaign is working 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 that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine, and poverty.

With 20 years of experience in advocacy, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

PR/Marketing Programme

This is a part-time, unpaid remote programme requiring 12 hours per week for 12 weeks. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.

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

1. Creating a branding campaign
2. Conducting informal focus groups and gathering feedback for market research
3. Pitching story ideas to print, broadcast, and digital media
4. Creating and implementing a fundraising strategy
5. Planning, marketing, and presenting at informational meetings
6. Utilizing social media and developing strategies for web-based messaging
7. Assisting with advocacy efforts of The Borgen Project

Experience

No prior experience is necessary. We’re looking for individuals passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of GPA or background.

Details

This is an unpaid programme, although college credit is available.

Start Date

New programmes begin every month. You can choose your preferred start month.

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