Nonprofit
Published 11/6/25 10:53PM

Innovation & Strategy Assistant

Remote, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    The time is very flexible and as needed based on needs
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Climate Change, Community Development
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License

    Description

    🌱 Volunteer Opportunity: Impact & Innovation Assistant

    Organization: Luniemére

    Location: Remote (with optional in-person opportunities in New York)

    Commitment: Flexible | 5–10 hours per week

    About Us

    We’re a mission-driven nonprofit to advance social equity and empower young people to lead with creativity and purpose. From community programs to innovation labs, we focus on bridging access and creating real impact for underrepresented communities.

    About the Role

    We’re seeking a volunteer Impact & Innovation Assistant — ideal for a college student or recent graduate eager to grow in the nonprofit and social innovation space. This role supports our Impact Officer and creative leads in organizing key initiatives, researching funding opportunities, and building the systems that help our programs thrive.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Research grants, funding opportunities, and partnership prospects
    • Help organize team meetings, take notes, and manage shared project documents
    • Support ongoing impact tracking and reporting for community programs
    • Assist in project coordination across creative, tech, and outreach teams
    • Contribute to proposal drafts, presentations, and storytelling materials
    • Stay up-to-date on trends in social innovation, youth engagement, and technology for good

    Who You Are

    • A college student or recent graduate interested in social impact, innovation, or nonprofit leadership
    • Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented — able to manage multiple priorities
    • Strong communicator with good writing and research skills
    • Comfortable using or learning tools like Figma, Capcut, or Notion
    • Excited about bringing creativity and structure together to make change

    What You’ll Gain

    • Real-world experience in grant research, program strategy, and impact operations
    • Mentorship from leaders working in design, innovation, and social equity
    • Hands-on role in shaping programs that support diverse communities
    • A meaningful project portfolio and professional references upon completion

    How to Apply

    Send your resume and a short note (3–4 sentences) about why this opportunity excites you to hello@luniemere.org with the subject line:

    “Volunteer Impact & Innovation Assistant – [Your Name]”

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
    Associated Location

    New York

    New York, NY, USA

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