Volunteers for Strategic Public Relations
Starke Demokratie e. V.
- Democracy & Human Rights
About the volunteering opportunity
Those active in local politics are increasingly facing hostility. As part of our efforts to promote greater respect and support in local politics, we are seeking volunteers for strategic public relations work to help us further develop and implement our communication strategy, as well as coordinate the activities of our working groups (WGs).
At a Glance
- Responsibilities: strategic and/or organizational management of public relations
- Time commitment: 2–5 hours/week (flexible)
- Location: Remote (optional in-person meetings)
Channels
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/starke-demokratie/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starke.demokratie/
- Website: https://starkedemokratie.de/
- “Starke News” newsletter
- “Democracy in Dialogue” Podcast
What You Can Expect from Us
- Creative Freedom & Purpose – Actively help shape our communication strategy, new formats, and nonprofit projects, with room for your own ideas and flexible scheduling.
- Networking & Exchange – Engaging discussions, new connections, and networking with dedicated individuals from politics, civil society, and the professional community.
- Onboarding & Professional Development – Training on the topic of “Hate and Violence Against Local Politicians” and our programs, as well as workshops on facilitation, strategy development, and digital communication.
- Team & Community – Have fun in an open-minded team, participate in joint workshops, and enjoy leisure activities together.
- Flexibility – Long-term commitment is preferred, with consideration for changing availability.
Your Tasks
Responsibilities
As part of the team, you will take on strategic and/or organizational public relations tasks to coordinate the implementation of our communications strategy and serve as the liaison between the working groups, the executive office, and the board of directors.
🎯 Strategic Management
- Implementation and further development of core strategies
- Defining goals and milestones
- Delegating tasks and supporting the working groups in their implementation
📌 Organization & Facilitation
- Planning, inviting participants, and facilitating regular meetings of the Public Relations Working Group (currently held online every 4 weeks)
- Coordinating editorial planning and content approval processes
- Coordination with other working groups
- Onboarding new members
✍️ Optional: Hands-on involvement
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
What should you bringto the table
This role is particularly well-suited for people who want to put their expertise to good use or further develop it—for example, alongside their studies or career.
This role is particularly well-suited for people who want to put their expertise to good use or further develop it—for example, alongside their studies or career.
- Strategic and organizational skills —you translate goals into concrete actions, structure processes, and maintain an overview.
- Proactivity and creativity —You develop new ideas and drive initiatives forward independently.
- Team orientation —You foster collaboration and integrate new members.
- Interest in the subject matter – Enthusiasm for politics, our liberal-democratic system, and the prevention of hate and violence against local political activists.
- Technical requirements – Experience with digital applications (e.g., Zoom, Google Drive) as well as basic equipment (laptop/computer, camera, microphone).
- Language skills – German at the C1 level or higher.
Time required
Regularly
Discussed individually
Location
This project is location independent.
Starke Demokratie e. V.
Our association offers concrete support for people in local politics against hate and violence, for example through targeted initial information or sensitization workshops. With the support of politicians in the local environment, we work for the preservation and strengthening of our democratic system.