Campaigns Volunteer

Campaigns Volunteer

Ongoing role
J100218
At a glance

Skills

  • Campaigning
  • Public relations
  • Social media marketing
  • Media production (video/audio)
  • Digital and IT strategy
  • Market research

Where

London, NW26EA
Remote opportunity

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
7-15 hours / week

Experienced Campaigns Volunteer needed for The View Magazine

What will you be doing?

The View is the only platform by and for women in the justice system with lived experience.Started by 3 incarcerated women in 2020, The View focuses on the rights of women and reframes the narrative of women affected by the justice system by publishing information that is accessible to everyone, spreading awareness, and promoting creativity through visual arts, creative writing, poetry and more.

We are looking for a creative, organised, and disciplined person to take on a key role within our rapidly expanding organisation. As the Campaigns volunteer  you will be central in the implementation of The Views communications strategy. You will be supporting our team in the delivery of all aspects of communications and marketing activity with both key stakeholders and the public.

As a campaigner you’ll bring your own ideas, local knowledge and personal experience to your campaigns.

You will help to support the creation of a compelling and consistent narrative about the work that The View Magazine does across all our communication channels. You will be integral in helping to disseminate key messaging for core projects and work-streams working closely with our internal teams and external partners. The View Magazines communication approach aims to be both reactive and proactive, and you will be expected to be well informed about events and trends in the media and public arena.

What are we looking for?

Attention to detail and organisational and IT skills (comfortable using Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams or similar) are essential.

Having an interest in the rights of women in the justice system ,campaigning for social justice, health and social care.

 We are looking for someone that is wanting to grow and develop in this role, and we are committed to providing the time and resources needed to ensure that you flourish. We ask that you maintain a willingness to learn.

Experience

  1.  Experience of 3 years or over working in communications 
  2.  Experience of 3 years or over campaigning for a just cause
  3.  Experience of maintaining WordPress website
  4.  Experience of social media management 
  5.  Experience of 3 years or over of planning, managing, and delivering events

Ability, skills, knowledge

  1.  Knowledge and understanding of the experiences of women affected by the justice system
  2.  Ability to think creatively
  3. Ability to use the following software packages, MS Office, Canva, Adobe Photoshop 
  4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conveying complex information in adaptable ways to different audiences 
  5. A strong interest in the news and external affairs, with a passion for social justice
  6. Have the desire to make a positive impact, particularly for underrepresented communities

What difference will you make?

You will be a integral team player wanting to make a difference to women affected by the Justice System 

Before you apply

Please apply via CV

Causes
  • Criminal justice
  • Environment
  • Human rights
  • Mental health
  • Refugees / migrants
  • Women
  • Organisation type: 
    Social enterprise

    The View campaigns for better outcomes for women with convictions and all women involved with the justice system to be treated with integrity and dignity; for their rights to be observed...