Network Engagement Fellow (Volunteer)

GroundBreakers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Part time

Job summary

GroundBreakers is seeking Network Engagement Fellows to support local leaders through collaborative initiatives. This remote, unpaid internship involves conducting needs assessments, organizing events, managing fundraising efforts, and coordinating with media teams to promote racial equity.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to community development and possess strong skills in research, writing, and collaboration. Join a supportive environment dedicated to inclusivity and critical thinking.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity.
• Prior experience in interviewing and writing.
• Experience with graphic design tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Dedication to a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Self‑directed and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments with local leaders.
• Support event planning for GroundBreakers attendees.
• Manage fundraising campaigns for racial equity leaders.
• Assist in writing and editing the newsletter.
• Engage donors and community members.
• Collaborate with the Media Team on content promotion.

Skills

Commitment to racial equity

Writing skills

Experience with graphic design tools

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Tools

Canva

Job description

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 dynamic Network Engagement Fellows to join our team. Network Engagement Fellows will support the GroundBreakers Network of local leaders through providing tailored, collaborative support for local initiatives. This work includes conducting needs assessments and surveys, organizing events in support of grassroots work, and coordinating with the Racial Equity and Media teams at GroundBreakers to promote the work of frontline Racial Equity leaders.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with a passion for intersectional equity and community development and strong skillsets in research, writing, and engaging with teams and communities.

This position is a remote, unpaid, volunteer internship.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 EST on May 3,2021.

Job Description

As a Network Engagement Fellow for GroundBreakers, your duties would include:

• Conducting needs assessments with local leaders to inform the most relevant and impactful programming.
• Supporting event planning and management for GroundBreakers Network programming.
• Planning fundraising campaigns to support frontline racial equity leaders and increase accessibility to community resources.
• Supporting the writing and editing of the GroundBreakers newsletter, sharing updates and resources with leaders globally.
• Engaging donors and community members to grow GroundBreakers’ impact.
• Collaborating with the GroundBreakers Media Team on promoting content and engaging the GroundBreakers network of local leaders.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity.
• Prior experience in interviewing and writing.
• Experience with graphic design tools, including Canva.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Dedication to contributing to a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment and being a strong team player.
• Self‑directed and able to work independently.

Team Culture

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.