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Published 2/16/26 1:24PM

Volunteer Role: Coordinator–Publicist (Traditional Media)

OPERANAUTS INC
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in New Jersey, US
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    March 16, 2026, 1:00 PM GMT-4
    End Date:
    May 16, 2026, 11:45 PM GMT-4
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Commitment Periods: Two 3-month terms preferred — March–May 2026 and August–October 2026
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Communications Access, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy
    Good For:
    Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    20+
    Other Requirements:
    PR, journalism, or marketing experience a plus, not required.

    Description

    Volunteer Role: Coordinator–Publicist (Traditional Media)

    We are seeking a volunteer Coordinator–Publicist to help share stories about our DIY music-making programs and global cultural exchange initiatives. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in arts, media, communications, or social impact. You will help connect our work to newspapers, magazines, radio, and TV outlets while supporting a mission centered on creativity, collaboration, and community across cultures.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Pitch story ideas about our artists, programs, and community impact
    • Write short press releases and media advisories
    • Build and maintain a media contact list
    • Help coordinate interviews and press inquiries
    • Track and save media coverage

    Who Should Apply

    • College students or recent graduates
    • Strong writers with interest in music, arts, or global culture
    • Curious about grassroots, DIY creative work
    • Reliable and able to meet simple deadlines

    (PR, journalism, or marketing experience is a plus but not required.)

    Why Volunteer

    Gain real-world communications experience while helping amplify DIY music-making and cultural exchange in a global community.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in New Jersey, US
    Associated Location
    166 WITHERSPOON STREET, PRINCETON, New Jersey, US

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Please answer Question 3 (Availability & Commitment) and choose to answer either Question 1 (Motivation & Values) or Question 2 (Writing & Media Awareness).

    You do not need to answer all three questions, but your responses should be complete and written in full sentences.

    Question 1: Motivation & Values

    Why are you interested in volunteering as a Coordinator–Publicist with an arts nonprofit focused on DIY music-making and global community?

    (150–200 words)

    Question 2: Writing & Media Awareness

    Choose one of our programs or events from our website and write a short pitch (3–4 sentences) that you would send to a local newspaper or radio station. OPERAnauts website "Our News": https://www.operanauts.org/our-news/

    Question 3: Availability & Commitment

    Which 3-month term are you applying for (March–May 2026 and/or August–October 2026), and can you realistically commit 3–5 hours per week during that period? Please briefly explain.

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