Democracy Unlimited Fellowship

Fellowship Description:

Democracy Unlimited is seeking a passionate, creative and motivated Fellow to join our team – if you care about abolishing corporate rule, participatory democracy, community organizing, building dual power, direct action and have an interest in social movements to democratize the constitution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Fellow, you will be encouraged to bring your own passions and creative interests to this project, which is in its nascent stages and flexible in its scope. This position is ideal for individuals looking to further develop their skills in organizing, group facilitation and consensus-building, social media, and writing. This position may be tailored by strengths and interests for the right candidate. You will be able to rely on support and supervision from the Executive Board, as well as volunteers and allied coalition organizations. The organization may also fund additional training for skill development.

Importantly, this Fellowship is contracted for six months. After that, the position may evolve into a longer-term position at around 30 hours per week, with commensurate compensation.

Fellowship Basics:

• $1,000 per month
• 10 hours per week (on average)
• 6 month commitment to start
• Position will be posted for through May 22, or until we find the right candidate. The start date is flexible, but must be filled on or before June 1.

Requirements:

• A reliable computer and proficiency with G-Suite
• Strong writing and social media skills. Ideally be experienced in short video, multi-media content (TikTok, etc). Consider expanding to other social media platforms not as censored or controlled, i.e. Signal, Telegram.
• Experience or interest in decentralized local organizing and democracy work
• Interest/experience align with Democracy Unlimited vision/goals (democracyunlimited.org)

Duties:

• Complete Democracy Unlimited's Movement Education Program (~24 hours) within the first two months and give feedback for further development (https://learn.radical-guide.com/courses/movement-education-program/)
• Coordinate Democracy Unlimited's engagement with conferences/events
• Coordinate and facilitate Democracy Unlimited monthly meetings, including developing agendas
• Coordinate and facilitate Democracy Unlimited Tech/Comms monthly working group meetings, including developing agendas
• Project(s) of your choosing