Community Organizer (Volunteer position) - Global NGO/Think Tank/Social Movement

Do you enjoy engaging with a wide variety of audiences, finding out what they are most passionate about, and organizing event when stimulate minds and open new possibilities?

Do you think that we have too many siloes and too much siloed thinking, and some of our societal problems persist simply because people from different sectors don't interact enough?

Company Description The World Spirit of the Game Foundation whose ultimate goal is to build a massive global social movement based around a “new definition of winning” that unites people across nations, beliefs, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds.

We are a global coalition that supports individuals and organizations in taking Personal Accountability for Maximizing their Impact on society. Bringing together NGOs, entrepreneurs, coaches and consultants, university groups, and citizens, the foundation works toward a more equal society and more sustainable ways of doing business. Its work is organized through four pillars: Impactful Networks, Impact Coaching Coalition, NGO support and networking, and a Global Social Movement. Through training, events, coaching, and partnerships, the foundation helps stakeholders increase their positive social impact.

Role Description This volunteer Community Organizer role is a hybrid position based in the Zürich Metropolitan Area, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Community Organizer will help build and strengthen local networks by engaging community members, partner NGOs, and other stakeholders around the foundation’s mission.

Some of the topics we are currently covering include:

Beyond Sustainability Alliance

Communities for the Future

Wellness for Impact and AI For Impact Alliances

Impact Universities and the Future of Education

Impact Entrepreneurship and authentic impact investing

The Impactful Women's Networks

Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and supporting events, coordinating outreach activities, facilitating peer groups or discussion circles, and promoting foundation initiatives through online and in-person channels. The role also involves collaborating with global teams, gathering feedback from community participants, and helping design activities that encourage personal accountability and social impact. The position is ideal for individuals seeking meaningful experience in community building within a global NGO/think tank/social movement context.

While the schedule for November is mostly set, you would have broad discretion in terms of shaping the topics covered throughout the winter as well as dates, venues and style of events.

Qualifications

• Strong community engagement and community outreach skills, with the ability to connect with diverse groups and build inclusive networks.
• Experience or interest in community organizing, including coordinating local initiatives and mobilizing volunteers or participants.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for facilitating discussions, presenting ideas, and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Event planning capabilities, such as organizing meetings, workshops, and community events in hybrid (online and in-person) formats.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multicultural, cross-functional teams and to operate independently when needed.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with reliability in a volunteer context.
• Comfort using digital tools for communication, social media, and basic online event platforms.
• Interest in social impact, sustainability, equality, and global movements; prior experience in NGOs, activism, or civic initiatives is an asset.