IAD is looking for a volunteer Public Relations Officer to join the PR team to help us get press coverage for our activities and get the op-eds of our volunteers published.
What difference will you make?
Only with volunteers like you can our organisation continue to grow & develop. The position of Public Relations Officer (voluntary position), is crucial to the success of a charity like ours and our work cannot continue without press coverage & op-eds for our activities. If you are passionate about democracy, human rights & the rule of law, look no further
What are we looking for?
Skills and Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of work experience in public relations Passion for promoting democracy and the rule of law as well as IAD's mission Basic understanding of Google Workspace and collaboration tools on Google Docs Previous work experience in public relations (preparing press releases and op-eds, securing media coverage, liaising with journalists etc.) Previous successes in securing media coverage and/or the publication of op-eds Preferred Qualifications Existing relationships with journalists
What will you be doing?
Job Details The International Association for Democracy (IAD) is an NGO that works to defend and advance democracy around the globe. We link people with their governments and lobby governments to promote, strengthen and safeguard democratic institutions, processes, norms and values at home and abroad. We also work towards raising public awareness about the current state of democracy around the world and what should be done to better defend and promote democracy. IAD is looking for a volunteer Public Relations Officer to join the PR team & help us get press coverage for our activities and get the op-eds of our volunteers published. This role is expected to take 3-5 hours per week. Objectives of this Role Identify and build relationships with relevant press contacts Prepare press releases and get press coverage for IAD Write op-eds on topics related to democracy (as a representative of IAD) Secure the publication of our volunteers' op-eds What we can offer you Experience in an international NGO and an excellent reference to help you in your career You will join a welcoming international network of students and professionals, who have a passion for promoting and defending democracy, the rule of law and human rights The inclusion of your name, photo and role at IAD on our website