Volunteer

At ClimArts

Join us in creating solution-focused, evidence-based climate stories through art

ClimArts has a dynamic team of 10+ individuals, including seasoned professionals and founders who generously contribute their time.

Volunteering with us does not require a background in climate issues; we welcome a range of talents in fields like filmmaking, marketing, public relations, IT, and beyond.

Open Volunteer Positions

Unless noted, volunteer roles typically require an average commitment of 8-10 hours per week. Interested individuals should possess relevant skills and experience and be proactive. We are seeking candidates who can commit to volunteering for one year.

  1. All roles provide an excellent opportunity to expand your network within the climate space, connecting with climate experts, artists, and organizations focused on climate storytelling.

  2. If you're a creative individual, our workshops and courses are open to you free of charge. This is a great opportunity to build your climate-related portfolio by actively participating in our initiatives.

  3. These are all remote working roles. Our team is global, with volunteers based in the UK, USA, India and Taiwan.

We are recruiting for:

  • Marketing Operations & Brand Intern

  • Compliance and Legal Lead

  • Tech Operations

Marketing Operations & Brand Intern

We’re seeking a passionate and creative Marketing Content & Operations Intern to join our team for a 3-month placement (with possibility of extension).

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in arts marketing, content creation, and operational marketing support within the climate action sector. The successful candidate will work closely with our Marketing Lead to help promote our programmes, while focusing heavily on organisation brand communication.

Read the full job description.

Compliance and Legal Lead

We are seeking an individual who understands legal guidelines and compliance best practices.

Qualities:

  • Strong attention to detail to identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.

  • Analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations.

  • Proactiveness and Initiative: A self-starter who can take the lead on projects, follow up on meetings, and drive initiatives to completion.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure ClimArts' compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards in the UK and other regions of operation.

  • Draft and review legal agreements, contracts, and partnerships.

  • Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to data privacy (GDPR in UK and similar in other regions of operation), intellectual property, and other legal matters.

  • Collaborate with the leadership team to identify and mitigate potential legal risks.

  • Stay updated on changes in relevant laws and regulations, and advise the team accordingly.

  • Assist in obtaining necessary licenses, permits, insurance cover and registrations for ClimArts' operations.

  • Address customer queries regarding terms and conditions and other contracts.

  • Implement cybersecurity measures to protect the organisation's assets and data.

  • Legal experience or knowledge of law and regulations in the non profit or similar sectors desirable.

Tech Operations

Qualities:

  • Proactiveness and Initiative: A self-starter who can take the lead on projects, follow up on meetings, and drive initiatives to completion.

  • Nimbleness and Common Sense: Ability to adapt quickly, think on your feet, and apply practical solutions to challenges.

  • Excellent Communication Skills:  You should have strong written and verbal communication abilities to engage with members, moderate discussions, and convey information clearly and concisely.

  • Technical Proficiency: Comfortable learning new technologies on your own and mastering ClimArts existing suite of tools.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain ClimArts' website, ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience.

  • Collaborate with the team to implement new features, integrations, and updates on the website and other digital platforms.

  • Monitor and troubleshoot technical issues, providing timely support and solutions.

  • Assist in setting up and configuring online tools and software for internal operations and external events/workshops.

  • Ensure data backup and recovery procedures are in place and regularly tested.

  • Explore and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance ClimArts' digital presence and operations.

  • Provide training and support to team members on using various tech tools and platforms