PR & Marketing Volunteer / Internship

About Global Paint for Charity (GPC)

For more than 15 years, Global Paint for Charity (GPC) has been at the forefront of solving one of the most overlooked environmental challenges in North America: paint waste. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Atlanta, GPC is a top-rated 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by Charity Navigator and Candid/GuideStar for excellence in accountability, transparency, and social impact.

To date, GPC has recovered and redistributed more than 5 million gallons of surplus paint, diverted hundreds of thousands of tons of waste from landfills, and delivered paint to 44 countries, improving the homes, schools, clinics, and community spaces of more than 15 million people worldwide.

We believe a simple coat of paint can change lives. It restores dignity, improves mental well-being, strengthens community pride, and protects our planet from hazardous waste.

Our Momentum and Impact

Last year alone, Global Paint for Charity shipped hundreds of thousands of five-gallon buckets of paint, valued at more than $2 million, to communities in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Honduras, Belize, Guyana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and beyond.

In many of these communities, families live on one dollar a day or less. A single gallon of paint that costs $38 to $50 in the United States may cost more than a month's or even a year’s income for households in informal slums, settlements, or refugee camps. Because of GPC and its partners:

• Schools and classrooms were painted and restored.
• Clinics serving women and families were revitalized.
• Community centers reopened as safe gathering spaces.
• Homes became healthier, brighter, and more dignified

This work is only possible because people choose to give their time, talent, and belief in something bigger than themselves.

People Power: Volunteers, Interns, and Partners

In 2025 alone, 48 volunteers and interns formally joined our team, while more than 300 additional volunteers worked at our paint drives and community projects across the U.S.

Together, they:

• Diverted paint from landfills
• Supported local artists and muralists in Wynwood (Miami)
• Led home beautification efforts in Tampa
• Created powerful murals in Atlanta and Chicago
• Delivered hope and color across Africa and the Caribbean

We are also partnering with city mayors and local governments to launch zero-paint-waste programs that create local jobs, generate revenue, and improve neighborhoods. As the FIFA World Cup approaches across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, cities are requesting paint to celebrate national pride and unity. The demand is growing faster than our current capacity, which is why this moment matters.

Recognized for Doing What Is Right

Our work has been recognized not just for scale, but for integrity and results:

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Membership
• Awarded through the Fiserv Small Business Program, recognizing GPC’s contribution to economic development, sustainability, and community revitalization in Georgia.
• Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Membership
• Affirming confidence in our ability to drive measurable, city-level impact through environmental solutions and workforce partnerships.
• Atlanta Startup for Good Finalist
• Recognizing GPC’s innovative model that proves environmental responsibility and community development can advance together.
• Named One of Georgia’s 50 Most Influential Latinos of 2025
• Honoring leadership that advances equity, sustainability, and inclusive economic opportunity.
• Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating (10 consecutive years)
• Placing GPC in the top 2 percent of nonprofits nationwide.
• GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency
• Demonstrating our deep commitment to accountability and ethical operations.

Learning, Leadership, and Growth

In 2025, GPC completed the first cohort of the ICIC Manufacturing Accelerator Program, learning from leaders affiliated with MIT, Harvard University, and Georgia Institute of Technology, alongside high-performing manufacturing peers from across the country. This experience strengthened our operational discipline and positioned us to scale responsibly within the circular economy.

What It Means to Join Our Team

Joining Global Paint for Charity is not about padding a résumé. It is about building something meaningful together.

You will work alongside a founder-led organization transitioning into its next phase of growth, where systems, strategy, and storytelling matter as much as heart and hustle. You will gain real-world experience, mentorship, and exposure to nonprofit leadership, sustainability innovation, and global partnerships, while directly contributing to tangible outcomes that people can see, feel, and live in every day.

Position Overview: PR & Marketing Volunteer / Intern

We are seeking a PR & Marketing Volunteer (or Intern) to help tell GPC’s story, strengthen public visibility, and expand awareness of our mission across diverse audiences. This role plays a critical part in shaping how donors, partners, governments, and communities understand the power of paint to transform lives.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, mission-driven, and eager to apply communications or marketing skills to a cause with global reach and real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Public Relations

• Draft press releases, media advisories, newsletters, and blog content
• Pitch stories and manage outreach to local and national media
• Support event publicity, photography, and speaking engagements
• Develop a PR plan highlighting GPC’s mission, impact, and partnerships

Marketing & Brand Awareness

• Create digital and print materials for campaigns, paint drives, and projects.
• Assist with PSAs, donor communications, and marketing collateral.
• Support strategies to increase engagement and brand recognition
• Contribute creative ideas for volunteer recruitment and partnerships

Community Engagement & Fundraising Support

• Support donor relations through personalized outreach and thank-you messaging.
• Assist with sponsor and partner research.
• Help organize community events and awareness campaigns

Research & Reporting

• Support surveys and data collection to evaluate marketing effectiveness
• Contribute content to the Annual Impact Report and storytelling assets

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and project management abilities
• Familiarity with social media, storytelling, and brand engagement
• Experience with Google Workspace, Canva, Mailchimp, or willingness to learn
• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about sustainability and community empowerment
• Nonprofit or event marketing experience is a plus

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to build alongside us, learn by doing, and contribute to a mission that is actively shaping environmental and social outcomes worldwide. Your voice, creativity, and commitment can help ensure that our impact continues to grow when the world needs it most.

If you believe color can change lives, we invite you to join us.