Engagement & Inclusion Specialist (Remote/Unpaid Volunteer):

Empowered Futures invites you to join as an Engagement & Inclusion Specialist—a vital role focused on fostering a connected, inclusive, and motivated community across all EF participants, including volunteers, mentors, and mentees. Our mission is to empower emerging adults through mentorship, self-development, and community support, creating pathways to confident, resilient adulthood.

In this role, you will lead engagement initiatives that strengthen relationships, champion inclusivity, and promote a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to contribute meaningfully to Empowered Futures’ impact.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement engagement strategies that promote inclusivity and sustained participation across volunteers, mentors, and mentees.
• Manage and activate communication platforms such as newsletters, Slack channels, and community forums to facilitate connection and dialogue.
• Develop recognition programs that celebrate diverse contributions and foster a culture of appreciation and belonging.
• Plan and facilitate community-building events, virtual meetups, and peer networking opportunities.
• Collect, analyze, and report on engagement data and community feedback to guide continuous improvement and inclusivity efforts.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development, Organizational Development, and People Operations teams to align engagement initiatives with onboarding, training, and culture-building activities.
• Support in creating recognition frameworks, engagement training activities and policy development.
• Act as an advocate for inclusive practices and equity throughout volunteer, mentor, and mentee engagement.
• Provide training to community members in different rewards and recognition schemes and engagement content.

Qualifications:

• 1 - 2 years experience in community engagement, volunteer coordination, DEI initiatives, or related roles (paid or volunteer).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adept at engaging diverse groups remotely.
• Familiarity with digital collaboration tools like Slack, Google Workspace, email marketing, video conferencing, and survey platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, volunteer-driven environment.
• Experience analyzing engagement data and using feedback to inform program enhancements is an asset.
• Experience in facilitating virtual training sessions and activities relating to engagement content.
• Experience in total rewards & recognition framework an assets.
• Commitment to the mission of youth empowerment, mentorship, and inclusive volunteerism.

Benefits:

• Contribute directly to building a welcoming, inclusive community that supports youth development.
• Collaborate with passionate teams and senior leaders dedicated to positive social impact.
• Develop skills in community engagement, inclusion strategies, and nonprofit operations.
• Expand your professional network in the nonprofit and youth development space.
• Part-time, unpaid volunteer role requiring approximately 8–10 hours per week.

Become a key driver of connection and inclusion at Empowered Futures—apply now to help us empower the next generation!

This is a part-time and unpaid volunteer position (8-10) hours a week)