Please note that this is an unpaid Volunteer position. You will not be monetarily compensated for your time, but we do offer some sweet benefits to our amazing volunteers and interns.

THIS IS AN UNPAID, REMOTE VOLUNTEER POSITION. Please read carefully before applying.

Background: Pitch Labs is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that educates, empowers, and inspires young entrepreneurs by providing accessible step-by-step guides, hosting events and workshops, and promoting peer mentorship and development in a community setting. We are 100% volunteer-run and offer all our resources for free online.

Our team at Pitch Labs is working to make entrepreneurship accessible. We strive to redefine who can be an entrepreneur, highlighting that being an entrepreneur is not about having a specific degree but pursuing one's innate curiosity to learn and develop. We strive to rewrite the narrative of what a successful business and entrepreneur looks like, recognizing that struggles are simply steps to success. We strive to help students understand both the value of always being a mentor and mentee and the value of harnessing their creativity regardless of what career they pursue in the future.

How this Role ties into Our Mission & What We Need: As an Outreach Associate, plays a critical role in shaping Pitch Labs' external communications strategy by conducting in-depth research on policy issues relevant to entrepreneurship education and startup initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of expanding access and awareness of entrepreneurship in high schools nationwide. You will work with local chambers of commerce and research government policies, and policy groups to advocate for the needs of stakeholders.

*NOTE: Use of AI to write responses in your application will disqualify it from consideration.

Qualifications:

A relevant background, deep interest, and/or experience in Public Relations, Event Planning, Project Management, Logistics, Coordination, etc.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Respond to messaging/emails within 24 hours once onboarded
Proficient in written & spoken professional/native English language skills
Located in the United States
Know about leading vs nonleading questions
Know how to survey individuals effectively to draw conclusions
Understand how to write effective emails

Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive research on policy developments, legislative initiatives, and regulatory trends impacting entrepreneurship education and startup ecosystems.
Monitor news outlets, government websites, and industry publications to stay informed about relevant policy debates, emerging issues, and opportunities for advocacy.
Analyze the potential impact of policy changes on Pitch Labs' programs, partnerships, and stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Financial Resources team to develop communication materials including press releases, fact sheets, and policy briefs, to effectively communicate Pitch Labs' positions on key policy issues.
Cultivate relationships with policymakers, government agencies, and advocacy organizations to advocate for policies that support entrepreneurship education and startup innovation.
Support the development and execution of advocacy campaigns, grassroots initiatives, and public engagement efforts to advance Pitch Labs' policy priorities.
Stay abreast of best practices in policy research, advocacy strategies, and stakeholder engagement, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance Pitch Labs' external affairs initiatives.
Create and maintain ties with chambers of commerce and local business groups
Assist in creating interview questions and survey form questionnaires specific to each group of stakeholders that effectively help draw conclusions on needs within a community; and contribute to outreach efforts.
Analyze mass collections of data to provide recommendations for initiatives moving forward
Write outreach emails to send to stakeholders and create incentives to fill out the survey/partake in the interview

Time Commitment: THIS IS AN UNPAID, REMOTE #WFH VOLUNTEER POSITION. Although this is a volunteer role, given our startup-like functioning, we only seek active volunteers who are energized, ready to engage and make an impact.

Please be prepared to contribute at least 5 hours a week for at least the next 6 months. As we invest heavily in training each volunteer, we humbly request that if you are unable to meet this time commitment, that you do not proceed with our application further. All volunteers must attend their department’s team meeting or 1-1 meeting every week. We enforce a 24 hour response policy to promote a smooth workflow and mindfulness towards ongoing projects/deadlines that team members are working on.

We are able to accommodate volunteers who need time off for exams, work, family events, etc as long as these commitments are appropriately conveyed as soon as possible.

Benefits: We are a certified Presidential Volunteer Service Award (United States) organization that can award you certified volunteer hours for the time you work. With longevity, we also give all of our volunteers access to exclusive perks such as: advanced Google Workspace features, the flexibility of working remotely, 1:1 coaching/Q&A sessions with industry experts, resume coaching and guidance, internal educational webinars, public recognition of outstanding work on our social platforms, internal networking, and more!

Outreach Associate

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