Job Title: Research Intern Cluster: Research Salary: USD 600 Per Month (Stipend) Contract Type: Part-Time, 12 Month Internship Contract Location: Remote Reports to: Head of Research and Analysis Direct Reports: None
Role Overview:
The Research Intern will conduct desk research and interviews and produce text to feed into articles for publication on the CIVICUS Lens platform and into the State of Civil Society Report and thematic reports. Through this work, the intern will gain research experience and deepen their knowledge of trends pertaining civil society.
Areas of Responsibilities Research
Review literature and gather information relevant to research projects.
Identify and contact potential interviewees.
Conduct, transcribe and edit interviews.
Produce text to feed into research reports and other publications.
Publication and dissemination
Assist with editing various research inputs and outputs.
Help develop and coordinate research dissemination and follow-up activities.
Translate interviews or other short texts (if applicable).
Social Media
Create content for social media.
Develop visuals and graphics to accompany research outputs.
Publish updates of reports, interviews and op-ed pieces on social media.
Other
Attend team meetings and contribute to team discussions.
Facilitate interviewees joining as CIVICUS members.
Undertake other tasks as reasonably required within the scope of the job.
Demonstrate CIVICUS values and principles in all their professional relationships and any interactions that may reflect on CIVICUS.
Person Specification
Education and Language
Degree in any of the social sciences or other relevant field, or to be near completion of studies towards such degree.
Oral and written fluency in English.
Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience
Excellent writing skills.
Experience with MS Office.
Strong interest in working in the field of civil society.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly the ability to build rapport with youth activists and interviewees.
Inclination and ability to work as part of a diverse, multicultural virtual team.
Ability to work independently and deliver within deadlines and with high attention to detail.
Commitment to CIVICUS’ vision, mission, values and ways of working.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge of social science research methodologies, particularly qualitative interviewing techniques.
Research experience.
Familiarity with civil society issues.
Experience in developing social media content.
Experience using Canva, Piktochart, Flourish and other design/data visualisation software.
Additional languages (French and/or Spanish preferred).
The closing deadline for applications is on the 18th of May 2026 at 11:59pm SAST. Application instructions: Applicants are advised not to use autofill when completing the application form for this job. To avoid errors, please fill out the form manually without using autofill.
We appreciate and consider each application submitted. However, given the large volume of applications received, we find it impossible to respond to each applicant immediately. You will hear from us within three weeks only if you’re shortlisted for the next steps. We will update all applicants once the position has been filled.
CIVICUS reserves the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
The International Land and Forest Tenure Facility (The Tenure Facility) is the main global funding mechanism dedicated to advancing the land tenure and territorial governance of Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant Peoples, and local communities at scale. Since 2017, we have channelled global funding to these groups, with measurable results — including millions of hectares of pristine forest secured and defended, stronger community governance, and lasting capacity within partner organisations. We advance such outcomes by funding Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and local community partner organisations to assist communities to map and monitor their territories, strengthen governance bodies, develop territorial management plans, and prepare and submit land claims. We also support our partners to improve their strategies and internal systems, hire and train staff, and invest in essential equipment. To scale and improve these efforts, we and our partners document and share lessons learned and engage in multi-stakeholder platforms, policy dialogues, and learning exchanges. Our support is long-term and flexible, delivered through a global portfolio of projects implemented by partner organisations, generating results that are tracked through the ROOTS system.
Description:
Purpose of role
As part of its Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system, the organisation manages a growing volume of spatial data to track territorial recognition, governance progress, and environmental outcomes.
The GIS Officer will support the management, integration, analysis, and visualisation of spatial data across The Tenure Facility projects. The role will ensure the integrity, usability, and application of geospatial data to strengthen MEL systems and donor reporting.
With the transition toward an ArcGIS Online organisational environment, there is an increasing need to strengthen spatial data integration, ensure data quality, and deliver high-quality spatial analysis and visualisation maps for internal learning and external reporting.
Primary responsibilities
The job holder will have the following key responsibilities:
Partner Data Integration and Historical Data Consolidation
The GIS Officer will support the expansion and strengthening of the GIS solution by integrating partner datasets and consolidating historical spatial data.
Process partner datasets, including:
Data cleaning and validation.
Standardisation of formats, projections, and attributes.
Integration into the central GIS system.
Avoid duplication and inconsistencies.
Conduct and continuously improve spatial data assessment processes, including:
Geometry validation (topology, overlaps, gaps).
Attribute consistency checks.
Metadata completeness and standardisation.
Review quality of the data in the GIS database:
Upload and manage datasets in the ArcGIS Online environment.
Ensure datasets are aligned to the dashboards and web applications.
Spatial Analysis and Custom Mapping Support
The GIS Officer will provide operational and analytical support for spatial data use across the organisation.
Produce maps on demand for:
Reports and donor submissions.
Presentations and internal analysis.
External communications.
Support MEL staff in spatial analysis, including:
Overlap analysis.
Advance analysis defined by MEL.
Prepare spatial datasets:
Ensure alignment with reporting templates (e.g., shapefiles, Excel integration).
Validate consistency between spatial and narrative data.
Improve workflows for:
Requesting custom maps and analyses.
Managing priorities and delivery timelines.
Data Management, Systems, and Workflow Improvement
The GIS Officer will contribute to strengthening internal GIS systems and processes
Improve data management procedures, including:
Dataset organisation and naming conventions.
Version control.
Archiving of spatial data and map products.
Support the setup and maintenance of data layers.
Develop and maintain templates for:
Map production.
Data submission and validation.
Ensure alignment with data governance principles, including:
Data integrity.
Responsible data use (especially for Indigenous territories).
Documentation and reproducibility.
Deliverables
Clean and integrated partner spatial datasets.
Consolidated the spatial database.
Updated GIS platform (ArcGIS Online) with accessible datasets.
Regular production of maps and spatial analysis outputs.
Documentation of data processes and methodologies.
Requirements:
The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Environmental Science, or related field.
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in GIS and spatial data management.
Experience working with multi-source datasets and data cleaning.
Experience supporting international or multi-partner projects is a plus.
Experience or knowledge of working with Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendent, and local communities on land/forest rights and territorial governance is an added advantage.
Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in:
ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
Spatial data processing and analysis.
Experience with:
Data validation and quality control.
Knowledge of:
Spatial data formats (shapefiles, geodatabases, etc.).
Coordinate systems and projections.
Desirable:
Experience with automation tools (e.g., Python, ModelBuilder).
Experience with data integration across years and systems.
Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and data quality
Ability to manage complex datasets and workflows
Strong communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work in multicultural and remote teams
Sensitivity to Indigenous data sovereignty and ethical data management
Comments:
Reporting to: Data & Spatial Analyst Lead, MEL Programme Unit
Contract type: Fixed Term, one year with possibility to renew
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job announcement by clicking on the link below.
Please ensure you send your CV and Cover letter in the following format: full_name_CV_org_name_role and full_name_role_CL.
If you have any questions about the role or organisation and would like an informal chat ahead of submitting a formal application, please reach out to Tricia Placido. Please note: to ensure the security of your application and to ensure that your data complies with GDPR regulations, applications via email will not be accepted.
The deadline for applications is Monday June 8th, 9:00 am CET·
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Remote, based in Oceania / Pacific due to the regional specificity of the role
Type
Independent Contractor, Full-time equivalent
Duration
7 months (June 1 to December 31, 2026)
Time zones
Flexible, with some overlap expected for peer learning sessions
About Global Artivism
Global Artivism is a Global Majority-led movement that engages the full power of arts and culture to work toward a just world on a safe planet.
We are led by those most affected by injustice, particularly from the Global South, ensuring the movement reflects the cultural and demographic reality of the world. We understand art as praxis — an active force capable of mobilizing people, shifting narratives, and reshaping systems. Our cultural work is inseparable from struggles for justice, ecological integrity, and collective liberation.
The movement connects artists, cultural workers, and activists across regions, building the infrastructure, relationships, and resources for Artivism to lead lasting change.
Core Principles and Structure
These principles shape how we work, how we make decisions, and what we ask of everyone who joins us.
● Global Majority Leadership and South–South Solidarity.
● Distributed Power and Fluid Leadership.
● Artists at the Center, Culture as Strategy.
● Intersectional and Community-Centered.
● Trust Before Scale.
● Emergence as Method.
● Transparency and Accountability.
Global Artivism is governed by a Global Council representing artists, activists, and movement builders from across regions. The Movement Secretariat is the coordination team that supports the Council operationally.
The Role
Global Artivism is recruiting six Regional Fellows — one per region — to build and activate regional Artivist ecosystems in support of Global Artivism Month (planned October/November 2026) and the Global Virtual Assembly. Fellows will conduct research on regional artivism landscapes, activate community relationships, and convene regional gatherings that build solidarity and create consistent engagement rhythms.
Fellows are expected to bring deep community grounding in their region: existing relationships within cultural and activist networks, lived knowledge of the regional artivism landscape, and the capacity to bring people together around shared movement work. Research is a foundation for that work, not the end point.
The six regional areas are: Asia, Americas and Caribbean, Middle East / West Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania / Pacific.
Reports to Project Lead
Program Specialist (recruitment in progress)
Works closely with
Community and Partnerships Director, Global Artivism Month Specialist, Regional Fellows across other regions, Program staff, coordinators and volunteers
Project Leads Role titles describe functional scope and help people understand what a role does or who to contact. They do not map to decision-making authority, which at Global Artivism is distributed through governance structures, committees, and collaborative processes.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Ecosystem Research
● Map artivism actors, cultural organizations, social movements, and relevant networks within your region.
● Identify potential partners, campaign participants, featured voices, and contributor communities.
● Document the current state of cultural activism in your region: themes, tensions, and emerging directions.
● Track regional developments and events relevant to Global Artivism Month themes and programming.
Regional Gatherings and Community Activation
● Convene regional Artivist gatherings — virtual and where possible in-person — using formats and frameworks defined in collaboration with the Program Specialist. ● Activate relationships with regional partners, artists, and cultural networks identified through your research.
● Create conditions for peer exchange, solidarity building, and sustained engagement among regional Artivists.
● Document gathering outcomes and share learnings with the Program Specialist, other Program team members and wider Secretariat.
Research Documentation
● Produce structured research outputs — actor profiles, ecosystem briefs, landscape reports — within agreed timeframes.
● Ensure outputs are clear and usable by the Secretariat for campaign planning and partner outreach.
● Maintain organized records of sources, contacts, and findings.
● Contribute to the shared cross-regional knowledge base maintained by the Program Specialist and other Program team members.
Campaign and Program Support
● Feed research outputs and regional intelligence into Global Artivism Month toolkit development and regional activation planning.
● Support identification of regional voices, artists, and stories for campaign content.
● Coordinate with the Global Artivism Month Specialist on regional campaign delivery as needed.
● Brief the Program Specialist and relevant Secretariat staff on regional context for partner engagement and messaging.
Cross-Regional Learning
● Participate in peer learning exchanges with other Regional Fellows.
● Share regional insights that contribute to cross-regional understanding.
● Engage in collective reflection on methods, limitations, and learnings across the Fellow cohort.
Qualifications
Required
● Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and present findings clearly.
● Deep community grounding in a specific regional artivism, cultural activism, or social justice context — through lived experience, community relationships, activist networks, or professional work.
● Experience facilitating community gatherings, network meetings, or peer learning sessions — formal or informal, in-person or virtual.
● Ability to work independently and produce structured outputs within defined timeframes.
● Good written communication in English. Proficiency in the language(s) of your region is a significant asset.
● Commitment to Global Artivism’s values, mission, and guiding principles.
Preferred
● Existing relationships within regional artivism, cultural activism, or social justice networks — this is a strong differentiator for this role.
● Experience activating or convening networks around shared movement goals.
● Experience with social movement research, cultural mapping, or ecosystem documentation.
● Interest in cross-regional learning and South-South knowledge exchange.
● Prior engagement with Global Artivism’s community or events.
Compensation and Work Arrangement
Monthly contractor fee: USD $900 to $1,500/month
All figures are monthly contractor fees, not employment salaries. This is an independent contractor engagement managed through Global Artivism’s fiscal sponsorship structure.
This role involves regular coordination across time zones. Contractors set their own schedules and are expected to participate in scheduled meetings and collaborative sessions, which are distributed across time zones where possible.
What We Offer
● Connection to a global network of Artivists, movement organizers, and cultural changemakers.
● Access to movement learning spaces and professional development opportunities. ● Connection to a cohort of Regional Research Fellows across six global regions. ● Access to inter-regional learning exchanges and collective reflection spaces. ● Contribution to movement knowledge production with lasting value beyond the fellowship term.
● Flexible remote work environment.
Our Commitment
We prioritize candidates from the Global South and Global Majority communities. We value movement experience, community organizing, and self-taught practice alongside formal credentials.
For this role, community grounding is a primary qualification. The most relevant knowledge for this work comes through living, organizing, and building relationships in a place. We give equal weight to experience gained through community organizing, cultural activism, and grassroots network coordination.
How to Apply
Send the following to team@globalartivism.ca by May 17, 2026 at midnight SAST (South Africa Standard Time). Use the role title as your subject line.
What to include
1. A CV, no more than two pages, in any format you prefer
2. A short written response, 300 to 400 words, answering the two questions below a. Tell us a little about yourself. What should we know about you beyond your CV? b. Tell us about a region, community, or context you know well. What would you
want to map or understand about Artivism there, and why does it matter? 3. One reference contact, name and relationship only
We will confirm receipt of all applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by May 25, 2026 and invited to up to two interview rounds. Panels will include members of the Global Council and Movement Secretariat.
If you need any accommodation to apply or participate in interviews, please let us know when you submit.
Remote, based in the Middle East / West Asia due to the regional specificity of the role
Type
Independent Contractor, Full-time equivalent
Duration
7 months (June 1 to December 31, 2026)
Time zones
Flexible, with some overlap expected for peer learning sessions
About Global Artivism
Global Artivism is a Global Majority-led movement that engages the full power of arts and culture to work toward a just world on a safe planet.
We are led by those most affected by injustice, particularly from the Global South, ensuring the movement reflects the cultural and demographic reality of the world. We understand art as praxis — an active force capable of mobilizing people, shifting narratives, and reshaping systems. Our cultural work is inseparable from struggles for justice, ecological integrity, and collective liberation.
The movement connects artists, cultural workers, and activists across regions, building the infrastructure, relationships, and resources for Artivism to lead lasting change.
Core Principles and Structure
These principles shape how we work, how we make decisions, and what we ask of everyone who joins us.
● Global Majority Leadership and South–South Solidarity.
● Distributed Power and Fluid Leadership.
● Artists at the Center, Culture as Strategy.
● Intersectional and Community-Centered.
● Trust Before Scale.
● Emergence as Method.
● Transparency and Accountability.
Global Artivism is governed by a Global Council representing artists, activists, and movement builders from across regions. The Movement Secretariat is the coordination team that supports the Council operationally.
The Role
Global Artivism is recruiting six Regional Fellows — one per region — to build and activate regional Artivist ecosystems in support of Global Artivism Month (planned October/November 2026) and the Global Virtual Assembly. Fellows will conduct research on regional artivism landscapes, activate community relationships, and convene regional gatherings that build solidarity and create consistent engagement rhythms.
Fellows are expected to bring deep community grounding in their region: existing relationships within cultural and activist networks, lived knowledge of the regional artivism landscape, and the capacity to bring people together around shared movement work. Research is a foundation for that work, not the end point.
The six regional areas are: Asia, Americas and Caribbean, Middle East / West Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania / Pacific.
Reports to Project Lead
Program Specialist (recruitment in progress)
Works closely with
Community and Partnerships Director, Global Artivism Month Specialist, Regional Fellows across other regions, Program staff, coordinators and volunteers
Project Leads Role titles describe functional scope and help people understand what a role does or who to contact. They do not map to decision-making authority, which at Global Artivism is distributed through governance structures, committees, and collaborative processes.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Ecosystem Research
● Map artivism actors, cultural organizations, social movements, and relevant networks within your region.
● Identify potential partners, campaign participants, featured voices, and contributor communities.
● Document the current state of cultural activism in your region: themes, tensions, and emerging directions.
● Track regional developments and events relevant to Global Artivism Month themes and programming.
Regional Gatherings and Community Activation
● Convene regional Artivist gatherings — virtual and where possible in-person — using formats and frameworks defined in collaboration with the Program Specialist. ● Activate relationships with regional partners, artists, and cultural networks identified through your research.
● Create conditions for peer exchange, solidarity building, and sustained engagement among regional Artivists.
● Document gathering outcomes and share learnings with the Program Specialist, other Program team members and wider Secretariat.
Research Documentation
● Produce structured research outputs — actor profiles, ecosystem briefs, landscape reports — within agreed timeframes.
● Ensure outputs are clear and usable by the Secretariat for campaign planning and partner outreach.
● Maintain organized records of sources, contacts, and findings.
● Contribute to the shared cross-regional knowledge base maintained by the Program Specialist and other Program team members.
Campaign and Program Support
● Feed research outputs and regional intelligence into Global Artivism Month toolkit development and regional activation planning.
● Support identification of regional voices, artists, and stories for campaign content. ● Coordinate with the Global Artivism Month Specialist on regional campaign delivery as needed.
● Brief the Program Specialist and relevant Secretariat staff on regional context for partner engagement and messaging.
Cross-Regional Learning
● Participate in peer learning exchanges with other Regional Fellows.
● Share regional insights that contribute to cross-regional understanding. ● Engage in collective reflection on methods, limitations, and learnings across the Fellow cohort.
Qualifications
Required
● Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and present findings clearly.
● Deep community grounding in a specific regional artivism, cultural activism, or social justice context — through lived experience, community relationships, activist networks, or professional work.
● Experience facilitating community gatherings, network meetings, or peer learning sessions — formal or informal, in-person or virtual.
● Ability to work independently and produce structured outputs within defined timeframes.
● Good written communication in English. Proficiency in the language(s) of your region is a significant asset.
● Commitment to Global Artivism’s values, mission, and guiding principles.
Preferred
● Existing relationships within regional artivism, cultural activism, or social justice networks — this is a strong differentiator for this role.
● Experience activating or convening networks around shared movement goals. ● Experience with social movement research, cultural mapping, or ecosystem documentation.
● Interest in cross-regional learning and South-South knowledge exchange. ● Prior engagement with Global Artivism’s community or events.
Compensation and Work Arrangement
Monthly contractor fee: USD $900 to $1,500/month
All figures are monthly contractor fees, not employment salaries. This is an independent contractor engagement managed through Global Artivism’s fiscal sponsorship structure.
This role involves regular coordination across time zones. Contractors set their own schedules and are expected to participate in scheduled meetings and collaborative sessions, which are distributed across time zones where possible.
What We Offer
● Connection to a global network of Artivists, movement organizers, and cultural changemakers.
● Access to movement learning spaces and professional development opportunities. ● Connection to a cohort of Regional Research Fellows across six global regions. ● Access to inter-regional learning exchanges and collective reflection spaces. ● Contribution to movement knowledge production with lasting value beyond the fellowship term.
● Flexible remote work environment.
Our Commitment
We prioritize candidates from the Global South and Global Majority communities. We value movement experience, community organizing, and self-taught practice alongside formal credentials.
For this role, community grounding is a primary qualification. The most relevant knowledge for this work comes through living, organizing, and building relationships in a place. We give equal weight to experience gained through community organizing, cultural activism, and grassroots network coordination.
How to Apply
Send the following to team@globalartivism.ca by May 17, 2026 at midnight SAST (South Africa Standard Time). Use the role title as your subject line.
What to include
1. A CV, no more than two pages, in any format you prefer
2. A short written response, 300 to 400 words, answering the two questions below a. Tell us a little about yourself. What should we know about you beyond your CV? b. Tell us about a region, community, or context you know well. What would you
want to map or understand about Artivism there, and why does it matter? 3. One reference contact, name and relationship only
We will confirm receipt of all applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by May 25, 2026 and invited to up to two interview rounds. Panels will include members of the Global Council and Movement Secretariat.
If you need any accommodation to apply or participate in interviews, please let us know when you submit.
Remote, based in Europe due to the regional specificity of the role
Type
Independent Contractor, Full-time equivalent
Duration
7 months (June 1 to December 31, 2026)
Time zones
Flexible, with some overlap expected for peer learning sessions
About Global Artivism
Global Artivism is a Global Majority-led movement that engages the full power of arts and culture to work toward a just world on a safe planet.
We are led by those most affected by injustice, particularly from the Global South, ensuring the movement reflects the cultural and demographic reality of the world. We understand art as praxis — an active force capable of mobilizing people, shifting narratives, and reshaping systems. Our cultural work is inseparable from struggles for justice, ecological integrity, and collective liberation.
The movement connects artists, cultural workers, and activists across regions, building the infrastructure, relationships, and resources for Artivism to lead lasting change.
Core Principles and Structure
These principles shape how we work, how we make decisions, and what we ask of everyone who joins us.
● Global Majority Leadership and South–South Solidarity.
● Distributed Power and Fluid Leadership.
● Artists at the Center, Culture as Strategy.
● Intersectional and Community-Centered.
● Trust Before Scale.
● Emergence as Method.
● Transparency and Accountability.
Global Artivism is governed by a Global Council representing artists, activists, and movement builders from across regions. The Movement Secretariat is the coordination team that supports the Council operationally.
The Role
Global Artivism is recruiting six Regional Fellows — one per region — to build and activate regional Artivist ecosystems in support of Global Artivism Month (planned October/November 2026) and the Global Virtual Assembly. Fellows will conduct research on regional artivism landscapes, activate community relationships, and convene regional gatherings that build solidarity and create consistent engagement rhythms.
Fellows are expected to bring deep community grounding in their region: existing relationships within cultural and activist networks, lived knowledge of the regional artivism landscape, and the capacity to bring people together around shared movement work. Research is a foundation for that work, not the end point.
The six regional areas are: Asia, Americas and Caribbean, Middle East / West Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania / Pacific.
Reports to Project Lead
Program Specialist (recruitment in progress)
Works closely with
Community and Partnerships Director, Global Artivism Month Specialist, Regional Fellows across other regions, Program staff, coordinators and volunteers
Project Leads Role titles describe functional scope and help people understand what a role does or who to contact. They do not map to decision-making authority, which at Global Artivism is distributed through governance structures, committees, and collaborative processes.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Ecosystem Research
● Map artivism actors, cultural organizations, social movements, and relevant networks within your region.
● Identify potential partners, campaign participants, featured voices, and contributor communities.
● Document the current state of cultural activism in your region: themes, tensions, and emerging directions.
● Track regional developments and events relevant to Global Artivism Month themes and programming.
Regional Gatherings and Community Activation
● Convene regional Artivist gatherings — virtual and where possible in-person — using formats and frameworks defined in collaboration with the Program Specialist. ● Activate relationships with regional partners, artists, and cultural networks identified through your research.
● Create conditions for peer exchange, solidarity building, and sustained engagement among regional Artivists.
● Document gathering outcomes and share learnings with the Program Specialist, other Program team members and wider Secretariat.
Research Documentation
● Produce structured research outputs — actor profiles, ecosystem briefs, landscape reports — within agreed timeframes.
● Ensure outputs are clear and usable by the Secretariat for campaign planning and partner outreach.
● Maintain organized records of sources, contacts, and findings.
● Contribute to the shared cross-regional knowledge base maintained by the Program Specialist and other Program team members.
Campaign and Program Support
● Feed research outputs and regional intelligence into Global Artivism Month toolkit development and regional activation planning.
● Support identification of regional voices, artists, and stories for campaign content.
● Coordinate with the Global Artivism Month Specialist on regional campaign delivery as needed.
● Brief the Program Specialist and relevant Secretariat staff on regional context for partner engagement and messaging.
Cross-Regional Learning
● Participate in peer learning exchanges with other Regional Fellows.
● Share regional insights that contribute to cross-regional understanding.
● Engage in collective reflection on methods, limitations, and learnings across the Fellow cohort.
Qualifications
Required
● Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and present findings clearly.
● Deep community grounding in a specific regional artivism, cultural activism, or social justice context — through lived experience, community relationships, activist networks, or professional work.
● Experience facilitating community gatherings, network meetings, or peer learning sessions — formal or informal, in-person or virtual.
● Ability to work independently and produce structured outputs within defined timeframes.
● Good written communication in English. Proficiency in the language(s) of your region is a significant asset.
● Commitment to Global Artivism’s values, mission, and guiding principles.
Preferred
● Existing relationships within regional artivism, cultural activism, or social justice networks — this is a strong differentiator for this role.
● Experience activating or convening networks around shared movement goals. ● Experience with social movement research, cultural mapping, or ecosystem documentation.
● Interest in cross-regional learning and South-South knowledge exchange. ● Prior engagement with Global Artivism’s community or events.
Compensation and Work Arrangement
Monthly contractor fee: USD $900 to $1,500/month
All figures are monthly contractor fees, not employment salaries. This is an independent contractor engagement managed through Global Artivism’s fiscal sponsorship structure.
This role involves regular coordination across time zones. Contractors set their own schedules and are expected to participate in scheduled meetings and collaborative sessions, which are distributed across time zones where possible.
What We Offer
● Connection to a global network of Artivists, movement organizers, and cultural changemakers.
● Access to movement learning spaces and professional development opportunities.
● Connection to a cohort of Regional Research Fellows across six global regions.
● Access to inter-regional learning exchanges and collective reflection spaces.
● Contribution to movement knowledge production with lasting value beyond the fellowship term.
● Flexible remote work environment.
Our Commitment
We prioritize candidates from the Global South and Global Majority communities. We value movement experience, community organizing, and self-taught practice alongside formal credentials.
For this role, community grounding is a primary qualification. The most relevant knowledge for this work comes through living, organizing, and building relationships in a place. We give equal weight to experience gained through community organizing, cultural activism, and grassroots network coordination.
How to Apply
Send the following to team@globalartivism.ca by May 17, 2026 at midnight SAST (South Africa Standard Time). Use the role title as your subject line.
What to include
1. A CV, no more than two pages, in any format you prefer
2. A short written response, 300 to 400 words, answering the two questions below a. Tell us a little about yourself. What should we know about you beyond your CV? b. Tell us about a region, community, or context you know well. What would you
want to map or understand about Artivism there, and why does it matter? 3. One reference contact, name and relationship only
We will confirm receipt of all applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by May 25, 2026 and invited to up to two interview rounds. Panels will include members of the Global Council and Movement Secretariat.
If you need any accommodation to apply or participate in interviews, please let us know when you submit.
Remote, based in Asia due to the regional specificity of the role
Type
Independent Contractor, Full-time equivalent
Duration
7 months (June 1 to December 31, 2026)
Time zones
Flexible, with some overlap expected for peer learning sessions
About Global Artivism
Global Artivism is a Global Majority-led movement that engages the full power of arts and culture to work toward a just world on a safe planet.
We are led by those most affected by injustice, particularly from the Global South, ensuring the movement reflects the cultural and demographic reality of the world. We understand art as praxis — an active force capable of mobilizing people, shifting narratives, and reshaping systems. Our cultural work is inseparable from struggles for justice, ecological integrity, and collective liberation.
The movement connects artists, cultural workers, and activists across regions, building the infrastructure, relationships, and resources for Artivism to lead lasting change.
Core Principles and Structure
These principles shape how we work, how we make decisions, and what we ask of everyone who joins us.
● Global Majority Leadership and South–South Solidarity.
● Distributed Power and Fluid Leadership.
● Artists at the Center, Culture as Strategy.
● Intersectional and Community-Centered.
● Trust Before Scale.
● Emergence as Method.
● Transparency and Accountability.
Global Artivism is governed by a Global Council representing artists, activists, and movement builders from across regions. The Movement Secretariat is the coordination team that supports the Council operationally.
The Role
Global Artivism is recruiting six Regional Fellows — one per region — to build and activate regional Artivist ecosystems in support of Global Artivism Month (planned October/November 2026) and the Global Virtual Assembly. Fellows will conduct research on regional artivism landscapes, activate community relationships, and convene regional gatherings that build solidarity and create consistent engagement rhythms.
Fellows are expected to bring deep community grounding in their region: existing relationships within cultural and activist networks, lived knowledge of the regional artivism landscape, and the capacity to bring people together around shared movement work. Research is a foundation for that work, not the end point.
The six regional areas are: Asia, Americas and Caribbean, Middle East / West Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania / Pacific.
Reports to Project Lead
Program Specialist (recruitment in progress)
Works closely with
Community and Partnerships Director, Global Artivism Month Specialist, Regional Fellows across other regions, Program staff, coordinators and volunteers
Project Leads Role titles describe functional scope and help people understand what a role does or who to contact. They do not map to decision-making authority, which at Global Artivism is distributed through governance structures, committees, and collaborative processes.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Ecosystem Research
● Map artivism actors, cultural organizations, social movements, and relevant networks within your region.
● Identify potential partners, campaign participants, featured voices, and contributor communities.
● Document the current state of cultural activism in your region: themes, tensions, and emerging directions.
● Track regional developments and events relevant to Global Artivism Month themes and programming.
Regional Gatherings and Community Activation
● Convene regional Artivist gatherings — virtual and where possible in-person — using formats and frameworks defined in collaboration with the Program Specialist. ● Activate relationships with regional partners, artists, and cultural networks identified through your research.
● Create conditions for peer exchange, solidarity building, and sustained engagement among regional Artivists.
● Document gathering outcomes and share learnings with the Program Specialist, other Program team members and wider Secretariat.
Research Documentation
● Produce structured research outputs — actor profiles, ecosystem briefs, landscape reports — within agreed timeframes.
● Ensure outputs are clear and usable by the Secretariat for campaign planning and partner outreach.
● Maintain organized records of sources, contacts, and findings.
● Contribute to the shared cross-regional knowledge base maintained by the Program Specialist and other Program team members.
Campaign and Program Support
● Feed research outputs and regional intelligence into Global Artivism Month toolkit development and regional activation planning.
● Support identification of regional voices, artists, and stories for campaign content. ● Coordinate with the Global Artivism Month Specialist on regional campaign delivery as needed.
● Brief the Program Specialist and relevant Secretariat staff on regional context for partner engagement and messaging.
Cross-Regional Learning
● Participate in peer learning exchanges with other Regional Fellows.
● Share regional insights that contribute to cross-regional understanding. ● Engage in collective reflection on methods, limitations, and learnings across the Fellow cohort.
Qualifications
Required
● Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and present findings clearly.
● Deep community grounding in a specific regional artivism, cultural activism, or social justice context — through lived experience, community relationships, activist networks, or professional work.
● Experience facilitating community gatherings, network meetings, or peer learning sessions — formal or informal, in-person or virtual.
● Ability to work independently and produce structured outputs within defined timeframes.
● Good written communication in English. Proficiency in the language(s) of your region is a significant asset.
● Commitment to Global Artivism’s values, mission, and guiding principles.
Preferred
● Existing relationships within regional artivism, cultural activism, or social justice networks — this is a strong differentiator for this role.
● Experience activating or convening networks around shared movement goals. ● Experience with social movement research, cultural mapping, or ecosystem documentation.
● Interest in cross-regional learning and South-South knowledge exchange. ● Prior engagement with Global Artivism’s community or events.
Compensation and Work Arrangement
Monthly contractor fee: USD $900 to $1,500/month
All figures are monthly contractor fees, not employment salaries. This is an independent contractor engagement managed through Global Artivism’s fiscal sponsorship structure.
This role involves regular coordination across time zones. Contractors set their own schedules and are expected to participate in scheduled meetings and collaborative sessions, which are distributed across time zones where possible.
What We Offer
● Connection to a global network of Artivists, movement organizers, and cultural changemakers.
● Access to movement learning spaces and professional development opportunities. ● Connection to a cohort of Regional Research Fellows across six global regions. ● Access to inter-regional learning exchanges and collective reflection spaces. ● Contribution to movement knowledge production with lasting value beyond the fellowship term.
● Flexible remote work environment.
Our Commitment
We prioritize candidates from the Global South and Global Majority communities. We value movement experience, community organizing, and self-taught practice alongside formal credentials.
For this role, community grounding is a primary qualification. The most relevant knowledge for this work comes through living, organizing, and building relationships in a place. We give equal weight to experience gained through community organizing, cultural activism, and grassroots network coordination.
How to Apply
Send the following to team@globalartivism.ca by May 17, 2026 at midnight SAST (South Africa Standard Time). Use the role title as your subject line.
What to include
1. A CV, no more than two pages, in any format you prefer
2. A short written response, 300 to 400 words, answering the two questions below a. Tell us a little about yourself. What should we know about you beyond your CV? b. Tell us about a region, community, or context you know well. What would you
want to map or understand about Artivism there, and why does it matter? 3. One reference contact, name and relationship only
We will confirm receipt of all applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by May 25, 2026 and invited to up to two interview rounds. Panels will include members of the Global Council and Movement Secretariat.
If you need any accommodation to apply or participate in interviews, please let us know when you submit.
Remote, based in the Americas and Caribbean due to the regional specificity of the role
Type
Independent Contractor, Full-time equivalent
Duration
7 months (June 1 to December 31, 2026)
Time zones
Flexible, with some overlap expected for peer learning sessions
About Global Artivism
Global Artivism is a Global Majority-led movement that engages the full power of arts and culture to work toward a just world on a safe planet.
We are led by those most affected by injustice, particularly from the Global South, ensuring the movement reflects the cultural and demographic reality of the world. We understand art as praxis — an active force capable of mobilizing people, shifting narratives, and reshaping systems. Our cultural work is inseparable from struggles for justice, ecological integrity, and collective liberation.
The movement connects artists, cultural workers, and activists across regions, building the infrastructure, relationships, and resources for Artivism to lead lasting change.
Core Principles and Structure
These principles shape how we work, how we make decisions, and what we ask of everyone who joins us.
● Global Majority Leadership and South–South Solidarity.
● Distributed Power and Fluid Leadership.
● Artists at the Center, Culture as Strategy.
● Intersectional and Community-Centered.
● Trust Before Scale.
● Emergence as Method.
● Transparency and Accountability.
Global Artivism is governed by a Global Council representing artists, activists, and movement builders from across regions. The Movement Secretariat is the coordination team that supports the Council operationally.
The Role
Global Artivism is recruiting six Regional Fellows — one per region — to build and activate regional Artivist ecosystems in support of Global Artivism Month (planned October/November 2026) and the Global Virtual Assembly. Fellows will conduct research on regional artivism landscapes, activate community relationships, and convene regional gatherings that build solidarity and create consistent engagement rhythms.
Fellows are expected to bring deep community grounding in their region: existing relationships within cultural and activist networks, lived knowledge of the regional artivism landscape, and the capacity to bring people together around shared movement work. Research is a foundation for that work, not the end point.
The six regional areas are: Asia, Americas and Caribbean, Middle East / West Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania / Pacific.
Reports to Project Lead
Program Specialist (recruitment in progress)
Works closely with
Community and Partnerships Director, Global Artivism Month Specialist, Regional Fellows across other regions, Program staff, coordinators and volunteers
Project Leads Role titles describe functional scope and help people understand what a role does or who to contact. They do not map to decision-making authority, which at Global Artivism is distributed through governance structures, committees, and collaborative processes.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Ecosystem Research
● Map artivism actors, cultural organizations, social movements, and relevant networks within your region.
● Identify potential partners, campaign participants, featured voices, and contributor communities.
● Document the current state of cultural activism in your region: themes, tensions, and emerging directions.
● Track regional developments and events relevant to Global Artivism Month themes and programming.
Regional Gatherings and Community Activation
● Convene regional Artivist gatherings — virtual and where possible in-person — using formats and frameworks defined in collaboration with the Program Specialist. ● Activate relationships with regional partners, artists, and cultural networks identified through your research.
● Create conditions for peer exchange, solidarity building, and sustained engagement among regional Artivists.
● Document gathering outcomes and share learnings with the Program Specialist, other Program team members and wider Secretariat.
Research Documentation
● Produce structured research outputs — actor profiles, ecosystem briefs, landscape reports — within agreed timeframes.
● Ensure outputs are clear and usable by the Secretariat for campaign planning and partner outreach.
● Maintain organized records of sources, contacts, and findings.
● Contribute to the shared cross-regional knowledge base maintained by the Program Specialist and other Program team members.
Campaign and Program Support
● Feed research outputs and regional intelligence into Global Artivism Month toolkit development and regional activation planning.
● Support identification of regional voices, artists, and stories for campaign content. ● Coordinate with the Global Artivism Month Specialist on regional campaign delivery as needed.
● Brief the Program Specialist and relevant Secretariat staff on regional context for partner engagement and messaging.
Cross-Regional Learning
● Participate in peer learning exchanges with other Regional Fellows.
● Share regional insights that contribute to cross-regional understanding. ● Engage in collective reflection on methods, limitations, and learnings across the Fellow cohort.
Qualifications
Required
● Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and present findings clearly.
● Deep community grounding in a specific regional artivism, cultural activism, or social justice context — through lived experience, community relationships, activist networks, or professional work.
● Experience facilitating community gatherings, network meetings, or peer learning sessions — formal or informal, in-person or virtual.
● Ability to work independently and produce structured outputs within defined timeframes.
● Good written communication in English. Proficiency in the language(s) of your region is a significant asset.
● Commitment to Global Artivism’s values, mission, and guiding principles.
Preferred
● Existing relationships within regional artivism, cultural activism, or social justice networks — this is a strong differentiator for this role.
● Experience activating or convening networks around shared movement goals. ● Experience with social movement research, cultural mapping, or ecosystem documentation.
● Interest in cross-regional learning and South-South knowledge exchange. ● Prior engagement with Global Artivism’s community or events.
Compensation and Work Arrangement
Monthly contractor fee: USD $900 to $1,500/month
All figures are monthly contractor fees, not employment salaries. This is an independent contractor engagement managed through Global Artivism’s fiscal sponsorship structure.
This role involves regular coordination across time zones. Contractors set their own schedules and are expected to participate in scheduled meetings and collaborative sessions, which are distributed across time zones where possible.
What We Offer
● Connection to a global network of Artivists, movement organizers, and cultural changemakers.
● Access to movement learning spaces and professional development opportunities. ● Connection to a cohort of Regional Research Fellows across six global regions. ● Access to inter-regional learning exchanges and collective reflection spaces. ● Contribution to movement knowledge production with lasting value beyond the fellowship term.
● Flexible remote work environment.
Our Commitment
We prioritize candidates from the Global South and Global Majority communities. We value movement experience, community organizing, and self-taught practice alongside formal credentials.
For this role, community grounding is a primary qualification. The most relevant knowledge for this work comes through living, organizing, and building relationships in a place. We give equal weight to experience gained through community organizing, cultural activism, and grassroots network coordination.
How to Apply
Send the following to team@globalartivism.ca by May 17, 2026 at midnight SAST (South Africa Standard Time). Use the role title as your subject line.
What to include
1. A CV, no more than two pages, in any format you prefer
2. A short written response, 300 to 400 words, answering the two questions below a. Tell us a little about yourself. What should we know about you beyond your CV? b. Tell us about a region, community, or context you know well. What would you
want to map or understand about Artivism there, and why does it matter? 3. One reference contact, name and relationship only
We will confirm receipt of all applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by May 25, 2026 and invited to up to two interview rounds. Panels will include members of the Global Council and Movement Secretariat.
If you need any accommodation to apply or participate in interviews, please let us know when you submit.
Remote, based in Africa due to the regional specificity of the role
Type
Independent Contractor, Full-time equivalent
Duration
7 months (June 1 to December 31, 2026)
Time zones
Flexible, with some overlap expected for peer learning sessions
About Global Artivism
Global Artivism is a Global Majority-led movement that engages the full power of arts and culture to work toward a just world on a safe planet.
We are led by those most affected by injustice, particularly from the Global South, ensuring the movement reflects the cultural and demographic reality of the world. We understand art as praxis — an active force capable of mobilizing people, shifting narratives, and reshaping systems. Our cultural work is inseparable from struggles for justice, ecological integrity, and collective liberation.
The movement connects artists, cultural workers, and activists across regions, building the infrastructure, relationships, and resources for Artivism to lead lasting change.
Core Principles and Structure
These principles shape how we work, how we make decisions, and what we ask of everyone who joins us.
● Global Majority Leadership and South–South Solidarity.
● Distributed Power and Fluid Leadership.
● Artists at the Center, Culture as Strategy.
● Intersectional and Community-Centered.
● Trust Before Scale.
● Emergence as Method.
● Transparency and Accountability.
Global Artivism is governed by a Global Council representing artists, activists, and movement builders from across regions. The Movement Secretariat is the coordination team that supports the Council operationally.
The Role
Global Artivism is recruiting six Regional Fellows — one per region — to build and activate regional Artivist ecosystems in support of Global Artivism Month (planned October/November 2026) and the Global Virtual Assembly. Fellows will conduct research on regional artivism landscapes, activate community relationships, and convene regional gatherings that build solidarity and create consistent engagement rhythms.
Fellows are expected to bring deep community grounding in their region: existing relationships within cultural and activist networks, lived knowledge of the regional artivism landscape, and the capacity to bring people together around shared movement work. Research is a foundation for that work, not the end point.
The six regional areas are: Asia, Americas and Caribbean, Middle East / West Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania / Pacific.
Reports to Project Lead
Program Specialist (recruitment in progress)
Works closely with
Community and Partnerships Director, Global Artivism Month Specialist, Regional Fellows across other regions, Program staff, coordinators and volunteers
Project Leads Role titles describe functional scope and help people understand what a role does or who to contact. They do not map to decision-making authority, which at Global Artivism is distributed through governance structures, committees, and collaborative processes.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Ecosystem Research
● Map artivism actors, cultural organizations, social movements, and relevant networks within your region.
● Identify potential partners, campaign participants, featured voices, and contributor communities.
● Document the current state of cultural activism in your region: themes, tensions, and emerging directions.
● Track regional developments and events relevant to Global Artivism Month themes and programming.
Regional Gatherings and Community Activation
● Convene regional Artivist gatherings — virtual and where possible in-person — using formats and frameworks defined in collaboration with the Program Specialist. ● Activate relationships with regional partners, artists, and cultural networks identified through your research.
● Create conditions for peer exchange, solidarity building, and sustained engagement among regional Artivists.
● Document gathering outcomes and share learnings with the Program Specialist, other Program team members and wider Secretariat.
Research Documentation
● Produce structured research outputs — actor profiles, ecosystem briefs, landscape reports — within agreed timeframes.
● Ensure outputs are clear and usable by the Secretariat for campaign planning and partner outreach.
● Maintain organized records of sources, contacts, and findings.
● Contribute to the shared cross-regional knowledge base maintained by the Program Specialist and other Program team members.
Campaign and Program Support
● Feed research outputs and regional intelligence into Global Artivism Month toolkit development and regional activation planning.
● Support identification of regional voices, artists, and stories for campaign content. ● Coordinate with the Global Artivism Month Specialist on regional campaign delivery as needed.
● Brief the Program Specialist and relevant Secretariat staff on regional context for partner engagement and messaging.
Cross-Regional Learning
● Participate in peer learning exchanges with other Regional Fellows.
● Share regional insights that contribute to cross-regional understanding. ● Engage in collective reflection on methods, limitations, and learnings across the Fellow cohort.
Qualifications
Required
● Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and present findings clearly.
● Deep community grounding in a specific regional artivism, cultural activism, or social justice context — through lived experience, community relationships, activist networks, or professional work.
● Experience facilitating community gatherings, network meetings, or peer learning sessions — formal or informal, in-person or virtual.
● Ability to work independently and produce structured outputs within defined timeframes.
● Good written communication in English. Proficiency in the language(s) of your region is a significant asset.
● Commitment to Global Artivism’s values, mission, and guiding principles.
Preferred
● Existing relationships within regional artivism, cultural activism, or social justice networks — this is a strong differentiator for this role.
● Experience activating or convening networks around shared movement goals. ● Experience with social movement research, cultural mapping, or ecosystem documentation.
● Interest in cross-regional learning and South-South knowledge exchange. ● Prior engagement with Global Artivism’s community or events.
Compensation and Work Arrangement
Monthly contractor fee: USD $900 to $1,500/month
All figures are monthly contractor fees, not employment salaries. This is an independent contractor engagement managed through Global Artivism’s fiscal sponsorship structure.
This role involves regular coordination across time zones. Contractors set their own schedules and are expected to participate in scheduled meetings and collaborative sessions, which are distributed across time zones where possible.
What We Offer
● Connection to a global network of Artivists, movement organizers, and cultural changemakers.
● Access to movement learning spaces and professional development opportunities. ● Connection to a cohort of Regional Research Fellows across six global regions. ● Access to inter-regional learning exchanges and collective reflection spaces. ● Contribution to movement knowledge production with lasting value beyond the fellowship term.
● Flexible remote work environment.
Our Commitment
We prioritize candidates from the Global South and Global Majority communities. We value movement experience, community organizing, and self-taught practice alongside formal credentials.
For this role, community grounding is a primary qualification. The most relevant knowledge for this work comes through living, organizing, and building relationships in a place. We give equal weight to experience gained through community organizing, cultural activism, and grassroots network coordination.
How to Apply
Send the following to team@globalartivism.ca by May 17, 2026 at midnight SAST (South Africa Standard Time). Use the role title as your subject line.
What to include
1. A CV, no more than two pages, in any format you prefer
2. A short written response, 300 to 400 words, answering the two questions below a. Tell us a little about yourself. What should we know about you beyond your CV? b. Tell us about a region, community, or context you know well. What would you
want to map or understand about Artivism there, and why does it matter? 3. One reference contact, name and relationship only
We will confirm receipt of all applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by May 25, 2026 and invited to up to two interview rounds. Panels will include members of the Global Council and Movement Secretariat.
If you need any accommodation to apply or participate in interviews, please let us know when you submit.
Flexible, with some scheduled calls across multiple time zones
About Global Artivism
Global Artivism is a Global Majority-led movement that engages the full power of arts and culture to work toward a just world on a safe planet.
We are led by those most affected by injustice, particularly from the Global South, ensuring the movement reflects the cultural and demographic reality of the world. We understand art as praxis — an active force capable of mobilizing people, shifting narratives, and reshaping systems. Our cultural work is inseparable from struggles for justice, ecological integrity, and collective liberation.
The movement connects artists, cultural workers, and activists across regions, building the infrastructure, relationships, and resources for Artivism to lead lasting change.
Core Principles and Structure
These principles shape how we work, how we make decisions, and what we ask of everyone who joins us.
● Global Majority Leadership and South–South Solidarity.
● Distributed Power and Fluid Leadership.
● Artists at the Center, Culture as Strategy.
● Intersectional and Community-Centered.
● Trust Before Scale.
● Emergence as Method.
● Transparency and Accountability.
Global Artivism is governed by a Global Council representing artists, activists, and movement builders from across regions. The Movement Secretariat is the coordination team that supports the Council operationally.
The Role
The Global Artivism Month Specialist leads the coordination and delivery of Global Artivism Month, a flagship annual program running in October or November 2026. You will manage logistics, develop toolkits, and work with partners across regions to ensure strong participation and consistent quality. You will work across the Secretariat and with partners worldwide to ensure Global Artivism Month is well-resourced, well-coordinated, and connected to regional artivism communities. You are experienced in program coordination, skilled at working across time zones and cultures, and able to hold a complex multi-partner process together.
Reports to Project Lead
Community and Partnerships Director (recruitment in progress)
Works closely with
Communications Director, Operations Director, Program Specialists and Coordinators, Regional Fellows, external partners
Role titles describe functional scope and help people understand what a role does or who to contact. They do not map to decision-making authority, which at Global Artivism is distributed through governance structures, committees, and collaborative processes.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Planning and Coordination
● Own the delivery calendar for Global Artivism Month; build and maintain the full campaign workplan.
● Coordinate all internal workstreams for Global Artivism Month and ensure alignment across the Secretariat team.
● Build synergies and movement continuity between Global Artivism Month and the other two strategic programs: the regional virtual gatherings (June-Aug) and the in-person gathering (2027).
● Identify and manage risks to delivery; flag blockers early and work to resolve them.
● Manage program budgets, tracking expenditures, and allocating resources efficiently in collaboration with the Operations team
● Maintain documentation of campaign decisions, changes, and lessons throughout delivery.
● Report on delivery progress to Executive Leadership, Global Council and Committees.
Partner and Community Mobilization
● Engage and coordinate partner organizations, regional networks, and community nodes for campaign participation.
● Ensure cross-regional coordination and shared campaign momentum in collaboration with Global Artivism Regional Fellows
● Build and facilitate engagement of the Global Artivism Month Steering Committee including meeting management and member communications.
● Ensure strong and quantifiable Global South representation in the Steering Committee as well as across campaign activities and events.
● Develop partner briefing materials, campaign kits, and onboarding resources.
● Manage partner communication flows throughout the campaign period.
● Support Community and Partnerships Director in stewarding key partner relationships.
Toolkit Development
● Lead development of the Artivism practice toolkit for Global Artivism Month.
● Coordinate toolkit writers and community contributors; manage review and production processes.
● Ensure toolkit content reflects Global Majority voices and regional diversity.
● Coordinate with Communications teams on toolkit design and distribution.
● Document toolkit use and feedback for post-campaign learning.
Documentation and Post-Campaign Analysis
● Document campaign delivery, partner engagement, and outcomes in real time.
● Produce a post-campaign analysis report with outcomes, learnings, and recommendations.
● Support grant reporting requirements related to Global Artivism Month.
● Ensure an organized handover of all campaign materials at contract close.
Qualifications
Required
● Has managed campaign delivery or complex program coordination across a multi-stakeholder environment. Experience gained through grassroots campaign organizing, community mobilization, or cultural activism counts alongside formal employment.
● Strong project management skills: builds and maintains workplans, tracks deliverables, and manages multiple workstreams at once.
● Experience engaging and mobilizing partner organizations and communities around a shared initiative.
● Clear written communication in English, as this role produces partner briefings and campaign materials. Multilingual ability in languages relevant to Global South communities is strongly valued.
● Comfort with digital collaboration tools (Google Workspace, ClickUp, Slack, or similar).
● Commitment to Global Artivism’s values, mission, and guiding principles.
Preferred
● Experience in arts, cultural activism, or social justice campaign contexts.
● Familiarity with Global South communities and regional artivism ecosystems.
● Experience developing toolkits or resources designed for distributed use by diverse communities.
● Experience coordinating across a global, distributed team.
● Multilingual ability — languages relevant to Global South contexts strongly valued.
Compensation and Work Arrangement
Monthly contractor fee: USD $3,500 to $5,000/month
All figures are monthly contractor fees, not employment salaries. This is an independent contractor engagement managed through Global Artivism’s fiscal sponsorship structure.
This role involves regular coordination across time zones. Contractors set their own schedules and are expected to participate in scheduled meetings and collaborative sessions, which are distributed across time zones where possible.
What We Offer
● Connection to a global network of Artivists, movement organizers, and cultural changemakers.
● Access to movement learning spaces and professional development opportunities.
● Flexible remote work environment.
Our Commitment
We prioritize candidates from the Global South and Global Majority communities. We value movement experience, community organizing, and self-taught practice alongside formal credentials.
For this role, we give equal consideration to experience gained through grassroots campaign organizing, community mobilization work, or cultural activism as we would to formal program management employment.
How to Apply
Send the following to team@globalartivism.ca by May 17, 2026 at midnight SAST (South Africa Standard Time). Use the role title as your subject line.
What to include
1. A CV, no more than two pages, in any format you prefer
2. A short written response, 300 to 400 words, answering the two questions below a. Tell us a little about yourself. What should we know about you beyond your CV? b. Global Artivism Month is a moment to make Artivism visible globally. What
would you bring to making that happen, and what have you done before that feels relevant?
3. One reference contact, name and relationship only
We will confirm receipt of all applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by May 25, 2026 and invited to up to two interview rounds. Panels will include members of the Global Council and Movement Secretariat.
If you need any accommodation to apply or participate in interviews, please let us know when you submit.
June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 (12 months), with potential for renewal based on funding and mutual agreement
Time zones
Flexible, with some scheduled calls across multiple time zones
About Global Artivism
Global Artivism is a Global Majority-led movement that engages the full power of arts and culture to work toward a just world on a safe planet.
We are led by those most affected by injustice, particularly from the Global South, ensuring the movement reflects the cultural and demographic reality of the world. We understand art as praxis — an active force capable of mobilizing people, shifting narratives, and reshaping systems. Our cultural work is inseparable from struggles for justice, ecological integrity, and collective liberation.
The movement connects artists, cultural workers, and activists across regions, building the infrastructure, relationships, and resources for Artivism to lead lasting change.
Core Principles and Structure
These principles shape how we work, how we make decisions, and what we ask of everyone who joins us.
● Global Majority Leadership and South–South Solidarity.
● Distributed Power and Fluid Leadership.
● Artists at the Center, Culture as Strategy.
● Intersectional and Community-Centered.
● Trust Before Scale.
● Emergence as Method.
● Transparency and Accountability.
Global Artivism is governed by a Global Council representing artists, activists, and movement builders from across regions. The Movement Secretariat is the coordination team that supports the Council operationally.
The Role
The Admin Coordinator provides the day-to-day administrative support that keeps the Secretariat functioning. You will manage scheduling, correspondence, document handling, and coordination tasks that support the Secretariat. The work is practical and varied, and the person in this role needs to be reliable, discreet, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while working with distributed teams across time zones.
Reports to Project Lead
Community and Partnerships Director (recruitment in progress)
Works closely with
Operations Director, all Movement Secretariat members, Executive Leadership, Global Council
Role titles describe functional scope and help people understand what a role does or who to contact. They do not map to decision-making authority, which at Global Artivism is distributed through governance structures, committees, and collaborative processes.
Key Responsibilities
Scheduling and Coordination
● Manage scheduling for key Secretariat meetings, Global Council engagements, committee sessions, and external calls — coordinating across multiple time zones. ● Coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person gatherings, including platform setup, participant communications, and materials distribution.
● Maintain an organized calendar system for the Secretariat.
● Track action items from key meetings and follow up to ensure completion.
Communications and Documentation
● Draft and manage internal and external correspondence on behalf of Secretariat members.
● Maintain organized filing systems for documents, agreements, contracts, and key materials.
● Prepare meeting agendas, briefing packages, and notes.
● Support preparation of presentations, reports, and communication materials as needed. ● Ensure timely and organized information flow across the Secretariat.
Travel and Event Logistics
● Coordinate travel arrangements and logistical support for Secretariat and Global Council members and key events.
● Manage event logistics for leadership-led engagements: registrations, accommodations, schedules.
Systems and Platform Support
● Maintain administrative tools and information organization across Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and other Secretariat platforms.
● Support information management: folder structures, shared drives, naming conventions. ● Assist with platform setup and technical coordination for meetings and events.
Qualifications
Required
● Has coordinated scheduling, correspondence, contractor records, and logistics across a complex distributed organization. Experience gained through executive support in community organizations, activist collectives, or grassroots movements counts alongside formal employment history.
● High level of discretion and professional judgment.
● Strong organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and track completion.
● Clear written and verbal communication in English, as this role drafts external correspondence and coordinates information flow across the Secretariat. ● Comfort with digital tools: Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and project management platforms.
● Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of recurring coordination tasks.
● Commitment to Global Artivism’s values, mission, and guiding principles.
Preferred
● Experience supporting senior leadership in international nonprofit, movement, or civil society organizations.
● Experience coordinating across global, multicultural teams and time zones. ● Multilingual ability — languages relevant to Global South contexts strongly valued. ● Familiarity with arts, culture, or activism sectors.
Compensation and Work Arrangement
Monthly contractor fee: USD $1,500 to $2,500/month
All figures are monthly contractor fees, not employment salaries. This is an independent contractor engagement managed through Global Artivism’s fiscal sponsorship structure.
This role involves regular coordination across time zones. Contractors set their own schedules and are expected to participate in scheduled meetings and collaborative sessions, which are distributed across time zones where possible.
What We Offer
● Connection to a global network of Artivists, movement organizers, and cultural changemakers.
● Access to movement learning spaces and professional development opportunities. ● Flexible remote work environment.
Our Commitment
We prioritize candidates from the Global South and Global Majority communities. We value movement experience, community organizing, and self-taught practice alongside formal credentials.
For this role, we give equal consideration to experience gained through supporting community organizations, grassroots campaigns, or activist collectives as we would to formal administrative employment.
How to Apply
Send the following to team@globalartivism.ca by May 17, 2026 at midnight SAST (South Africa Standard Time). Use the role title as your subject line.
What to include
1. A CV, no more than two pages, in any format you prefer
2. A short written response, 300 to 400 words, answering the two questions below a. Tell us a little about yourself. What should we know about you beyond your CV? b. Tell us about how you work. What kind of environment brings out your best, and what does good operational support look like to you?
3. One reference contact, name and relationship only
We will confirm receipt of all applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by May 25, 2026 and invited to up to two interview rounds. Panels will include members of the Global Council and Movement Secretariat.
If you need any accommodation to apply or participate in interviews, please let us know when you submit.
Text to speech uses your site language unless you choose another language. When you choose another language, the page text is translated first and then read with the closest voice available on your browser or device. Repeated text may start faster because your browser can reuse earlier translated speech.Status: speech is available · Translation: using site language · Reading language: English (en-US) · Voice: matching voice found
Text to speech uses your site language unless you choose another language. When you choose another language, the page text is translated first and then read with the closest voice available on your browser or device. Repeated text may start faster because your browser can reuse earlier translated speech.
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Profiles
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Epilepsy Safe Mode
Motion-safe profile: stops animation/transition effects, reduces flashing and pulsing visuals, disables smooth scrolling, and pauses autoplaying media where the browser allows it.
Visually Impaired Mode
Readability profile: enlarges text, strengthens card/filter contrast, improves focus outlines, and highlights links and headings for easier scanning.
Cognitive Disability Mode
Calm reading profile: uses a readable font, adds breathing room, softens decorative effects, and makes cards, filters, and links easier to follow.
Screen Reader / Blindness Mode
Keyboard and assistive-technology profile: improves focus visibility, skip-link access, larger controls, link underlines, and text-to-speech support. This does not replace a screen reader.
Content
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