Nonprofit
Published 3/3/26 2:49PM

Staff Volunteer- Public Relations & Media Relations Volunteer

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, OH
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Ongoing volunteer staff role, approx. 4–8 hours per week, with flexible scheduling and virtual work options. Minimum 3‑month commitment preferred.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Media, Mental Health, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    20+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must be at least 20 years old, able to commit 4–8 hours per week for at least 6 months, and comfortable working remotely with reliable internet access.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Staff Volunteer- Public Relations & Media Relations Volunteer

    The Public Relations & Media Relations Volunteer helps position Operation Meraki and its Executive Director as trusted voices on veteran and community well‑being. In this role, you will research and pitch relevant media outlets, podcasts, and speaking platforms; coordinate logistics for confirmed interviews and appearances; and create tailored talking points and prep materials so our Executive Director is fully prepared for each opportunity. You will also track outreach, bookings, and coverage, and collaborate with our communications team to repurpose media wins across social media, email, and other channels. This is a volunteer staff role (non‑board) that reports to the Executive Director and Operations Manager and requires a commitment of approximately 4–6 hours per week

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, OH
    Associated Location

    Operation Meraki ( CoHatch Easton)

    4182 Worth Ave, Columbus, Ohio, US

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    Instructions:

    We appreciate your interest in this volunteer staff role with Operation Meraki. After you submit this form, our team will review your responses and contact you within 7–10 days about next steps. Please answer all screening questions thoughtfully; a brief résumé or LinkedIn profile link is helpful but not required. These roles are primarily remote and ask for a consistent weekly commitment.

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