Position: Associate Director (Volunteer)
Organisation: Novar Network
Location: Remote / Flexible

About Novar Network
Novar Network is a youth-led social startup and policy-focused non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people with a seat and a voice in shaping the policies that impact their lives. Originating as a student initiative at the University of Birmingham, Novar is rapidly growing into a global network of youth changemakers. We are still in our early stages, building foundational systems and expanding our reach, with great potential to influence youth participation in policy and diplomacy worldwide.

 

Role Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Associate Director to join our leadership team on a voluntary basis. While prior leadership experience is valued, what matters most is your commitment to youth empowerment, strategic thinking, and willingness to contribute to the growth of a promising social startup.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Director to help shape Novar’s strategic direction and organisational development.

• Lead and coordinate multiple departments, ensuring collaboration and operational effectiveness.

• Drive innovation in digital communications, outreach, and partnerships.

• Manage recruitment and onboarding of volunteers and team members.

• Represent Novar Network in external meetings and partnerships.

• Support the creation of scalable systems for sustainable growth.

 

Candidate Profile:

• Passion and dedication to youth empowerment and policy are more important than formal leadership experience.

• Comfortable working in a fast-evolving startup environment and adaptable to change.

• Strong digital skills including website management and online communications.

• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.

• Enthusiasm for contributing hands-on to build and grow a social enterprise from the ground up.

 

Commitment & Terms:
This is a voluntary role with a flexible time commitment. While unpaid initially, there is potential for a paid position as funding becomes available and the organisation grows.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you’re a great fit to: Leadership@novarnet.org

Or alternatively, you can apply via our LinkedIn here.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will close the role once the right candidate is found, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Novar Network is an equal opportunity organisation committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Job Title: Communications and Outreach Associate (Volunteer)

Type: Short-term / Volunteer
Location: Remote (open to global applicants)

 

Role Description

We are looking for a Volunteer Communications and Outreach Associate to support The Seat and The Say — Novar’s storytelling series that highlights young changemakers shaping diplomacy through their voices and actions.

In this role, you will help reach out to young leaders across the world, invite them to share their stories, and help curate reflections for publication on Novar’s social media channels.

You’ll be part of the small team that keeps this project alive — collecting voices, communicating our message, and ensuring every submission reflects Novar’s mission of dialogue, diplomacy, and policy.

This is a short-term role designed to help build and expand the early phase of The Seat and The Say series.

 

 

What you will be doing

• Reach out to youth leaders, community organisers, and changemakers through email and social media.
• Invite and guide them to submit reflections and stories for The Seat and The Say.
• Review and shortlist submissions to ensure they fit the project’s tone and focus.
• Communicate with contributors, answer their questions, and help finalise their pieces for social media.
• Keep a simple tracker of outreach progress and submissions received.
• Help prepare short captions or introductions for selected stories to be published online.
• Occasionally support visual and content coordination with the communications team.

 

What We Are Looking For

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable reaching out to people and representing Novar’s message clearly.
• Organised, proactive, and good at managing responses and follow-ups.
• A genuine interest in youth dialogue, diplomacy, and storytelling.
• Able to commit 5–8 hours a week for a period of 2-3 Months.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram, and email-based outreach is useful but not essential.

 

 

Why Join Novar?

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys meaningful communication and wants hands-on experience in youth diplomacy, storytelling, and outreach. You’ll be part of a global network of young thinkers and practitioners shaping how youth voices enter policy conversations. By joining Novar as Communications and Outreach Associate, you will:

• Work directly with the founder and gain strategic experience.
• Build a powerful network in the youth policy space.
• Receive a certificate and formal letter of recommendation.
• Potential for the role to evolve into a paid opportunity.

 

Sound like you?

If you are interested, simply complete the form below. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will close the role once the right candidate is found, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Job Title: Creative Design & Media Associate (Volunteer)

 

Type: Short-term / Volunteer
Location: Remote (open to global applicants)

About the Role

We are looking for a Creative Design and Media Associate to support The Seat and The Say — Novar’s storytelling series that brings forward the voices and actions of young changemakers shaping diplomacy.

You’ll help turn stories and ideas into visual experiences — creating clean, elegant, and meaningful designs for social media and the web. From story templates to campaign visuals, your work will shape how Novar looks and feels online.

This is a short-term role focused on building and maintaining the visual identity of The Seat and The Say series, with the possibility of supporting other design needs across Novar when required.

 

What You Will Be Doing

• Design social media posts, story templates, and campaign visuals for The Seat and The Say.

• Prepare layouts and visuals that align with Novar’s brand style and tone.

• Create simple graphics, quote cards, and short media pieces for upcoming series.

• Coordinate with the outreach team to visualise submitted stories.

• Assist with basic video editing or formatting for social media where needed.

• Support other design and media-related projects for Novar when assigned.

• Keep all creative files and assets organised for easy use across the team. 

 

What We Are Looking For

• Strong eye for design and attention to visual detail.

• Basic experience with design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite, Figma, or similar).

• Ability to create clean, professional layouts that fit Novar’s style.

• Understanding of social media visual trends and digital storytelling.

• Reliable, collaborative, and able to work independently when needed.

• A genuine interest in youth diplomacy, storytelling, and creative communication.

• Able to commit 5–8 hours a week for a period of 2-3 months.

Why Join Novar 

This role is for someone who sees design as a form of dialogue — someone who wants their creative work to carry meaning. You’ll help visualise the stories of young people around the world and shape how Novar communicates its message of dialogue, diplomacy, and policy. By joining Novar as Creative Design and Media Associate, you will:

• Work directly with the founder and gain strategic experience.
• Build a powerful network in the youth policy space.
• Receive a certificate and formal letter of recommendation.
• Potential for the role to evolve into a paid opportunity.

 

Sound like you?

If you are interested, simply complete the form below. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will close the role once the right candidate is found, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.