Community-Embedded Identity & Story Steward
Remote · Volunteer · Flexible / Ongoing
Description
AFK Cafe is a consent-based online community centered on creativity, connection, and sustainable participation. We prioritize presence over performance and community over extraction.
We are seeking Content Creators who are also active community participants to help represent AFK Cafe across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other social spaces.
This role is about storytelling, identity, and atmosphere — not aggressive marketing.
We are not building an influencer brand or content farm. We are showing people who we are and how we gather.
To create content that genuinely reflects the Cafe, creators must spend time in the community and understand its tone, pacing, and culture. You do not need to be a moderator, but you do need to be part of the space.
Who This Role Is For
This role is a strong fit for creators who:
This is a warm, collaborative space — but we are intentional about who joins this role.
Consistency, alignment, and presence matter more than output volume alone.
What Content Creators Help With
Content Creators may:
Content invites people into who we are — it does not advertise at them.
Content Rhythm & Contribution
AFK Cafe maintains a steady daily presence across platforms so people can consistently see and recognize who we are.
Content Creators contribute to a shared content pool that allows posts to be scheduled throughout the week by Social Media Stewards.
We aim to have enough content created weekly to support consistent posting. This does not mean any one creator is responsible for posting daily.
Creators contribute at a sustainable pace, which may look like:
Consistency across multiple creators allows the Cafe to maintain daily visibility without pressure on any single individual.
Quality and alignment matter more than volume.
Community Participation Expectation
Content Creators should:
Content should come from lived experience inside the community, not outside interpretation.
You are not expected to be constantly active — just present enough to understand the space.
What This Role Is Not
This is collaborative, sustainable creative work.
How We Work Together
Content Creators collaborate with:
Creative direction is collaborative and values-based. Feedback is supportive, not performance-driven.
Time Commitment
Flexible and capacity-based
Ongoing volunteer role
Create when inspired or aligned with availability
Consistency over intensity
Skills Helpful (Not Required)
Alignment with the Cafe’s tone matters more than professional experience.
Why This Role Matters
Content is often the first doorway into AFK Cafe.
When it reflects real community experience, the right people recognize themselves here.
We are not trying to go viral.
We are building something recognizable, human, and lasting.
Other Requirements
Volunteers Needed
2–6 Content Creators
Application & Alignment Process (Important)
To be considered for a moderator role, you must join the AFK Cafe Discord.
Applications submitted without joining the Discord will not be reviewed, and no follow-up will be initiated.
AFK Cafe is a values-led community. If someone joins the Discord but does not show interest in learning about the cafe, its values, or the people who make up the space, we are unable to assess true alignment. In those cases, applications will not move forward.
This step is not a test. It is an invitation to experience the community before committing to a leadership role.
Next Steps
👉 https://tinyurl.com/AFKCommunityApplication
👉 https://discord.gg/DQYZ4Z7pSm
When you join, please mention that you came from Idealist so we can connect you to your application.
You will be encouraged to spend time getting a feel for the environment, values, tone, and population of the cafe.
If there is mutual alignment, a follow-up application or conversation will clarify interests, capacity, and next steps. There is no pressure to proceed.
Alignment matters more than speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to join the AFK Cafe Discord to be considered?
Yes. AFK Cafe is a live, relational community. Applications will not be reviewed unless the applicant has joined the Discord. We do not follow up on applications submitted without Discord participation.
Why is joining the Discord required?
Moderation at AFK Cafe is grounded in presence, values, and real interaction. Joining the Discord allows both you and the team to assess whether the community feels like a good fit before moving forward.
What does “explore the community” mean?
It means spending some time observing and engaging—reading channels, joining conversations, attending an event, or asking questions. You are not expected to perform or prove yourself, only to show genuine interest in understanding the space.
What if I join but do not participate much right away?
That is okay. We are not looking for instant visibility. However, if there is no demonstrated interest in learning about the cafe, its values, or its people, we will not be able to assess alignment and the application may not proceed.
Is this a competitive or fast-moving process?
No. We prioritize alignment, capacity, and sustainability over speed. There is no pressure to move forward if the fit is not mutual.
Will someone contact me after I apply?
Only if the application and Discord presence indicate potential alignment. Not all applications receive follow-up.
Is this a paid role?
This is a volunteer role with opportunities for leadership experience, skill development, and professional reference upon request, based on role performance.
Who is this role best suited for?
People who enjoy shared experiences, value community care, communicate reliably, and want to help create spaces that feel both welcoming and well-held.