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Volunteer Digital Content and Communications Specialist
Ashoka
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Original Job Summary
About the Role
This volunteer opportunity is to work as a Volunteer Digital Content and Communications Specialist with Ashoka. You will contribute to the Sport for Changemaking Communications Campaign, creating stories and materials that advance Ashoka's mission in social change through sport.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop external-facing communications campaigns based on research.
- Create written and visual storytelling content including social media copy, website content, and newsletters.
- Translate research findings and interviews into engaging communications materials.
- Co-develop thought-leadership content with the Sport for Changemaking team.
- Support collaboration with Ashoka teams to attract new partnerships.
Volunteer Logistics
Estimated hours: 5-8 hours per weekDuration: 6-12 monthsArrangement: Virtual (Remote)
Desired Skills and Experience
- Excellent written communication skills
- Independent and deadline-driven
- Experience in social change and sport related content
- Ability to synthesize insights from desk research
- Proficiency in design platforms (Canva, Figma, Adobe Illustrator) is a plus
- Multilingual capabilities a plus
- Attention to detail
Key skills/competency
communications, digital content, storytelling, research, social impact, campaign, design, social media, collaboration, remote
How to Get Hired at Ashoka
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Ashoka's culture: Review mission, projects, and team profiles online.
- Customize your resume: Highlight communications and social impact experience.
- Showcase design skills: Include samples and portfolio if available.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice discussing research and campaign strategy.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review design platform tutorials
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Practice social media content creation
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Study campaign creation case studies
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Refine digital content editing skills
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you met deadlines independently
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Explain handling feedback on creative work
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Discuss collaboration in a virtual team
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Share experience managing multiple projects