Volunteer Business Developer
Salary: Volunteer
Hours: Minimum fifteen (15) hours weekly
Contract: Minimum six-month commitment
Location: Remote
Who is the THRIVE Project?
Passionate about sustainability? Looking to collaborate with a driven team to make a better future? Join us, and make the world a better place.
We are a global for-impact organisation with members in over 40 countries. All of us strive to make our world thrivable - to ensure humanity can face global issues effectively and sustainably.
As a leading not-for-profit in the thrivability space, we seek to implement climate-friendly policies, educate communities, and advocate for a future where humanity can live in harmony and solidarity with nature. This is achieved through a variety of research, publishing educational content including articles and podcasts, and hosting webinars with sustainability experts.
We collaborate with NGOs, businesses, individuals and others to this end, because #ThrivabilityMatters.
By joining THRIVE, you can make a difference.
To find out more, head to our website: https://ThrivabilityMatters.Org/
Why join THRIVE?
When you become a volunteer at THRIVE, you’ll receive:
- Significant references for your work endeavours
- A community experience and sense of belonging
- Shared expertise from other team members
- A greater understanding of how organisations like ours are structured
- Opportunities to learn whole new skillsets with practical experience
- Possibilities to take on leadership roles if you’re interested
- Induction, training, and mentorship sessions
- The opportunity to develop your presentation skills
- A platform to learn and spread awareness about sustainability issues and their solutions
The Role
We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic business developer with a passion for sustainability to work with our friendly, dynamic team to inspire people around the world to make a better future.
As part of THRIVE, you will have the opportunity to:
- Champion new initiatives.
- Improve existing initiatives.
- Help shape our thrivability efforts.
- Meet regularly with team members.
- Present ideas to people from a variety of disciplines.
Your efforts will enrich our organisation and help inspire people to create a thrivable future.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing growth strategies and plans
- Developing and retaining relationships with existing partners
- Increasing following and store sales
- Writing funding and sponsorship proposals
- Negotiating with partners and sponsors
- Identifying and mapping organisational strengths and consumer needs
- Researching opportunities and viable income streams
- Following industry trends locally and internationally
- Drafting and reviewing agreements
- Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements
- Assist in the coordination and implementation of marketing strategies
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in business or management, or other relevant field.
- At least 1 year of commercial experience in project management, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Requirements
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to plan and manage resources
- Ability to deliver presentations
- Willingness to learn new skills
- The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- The ability to be proactive and self-manage your time.
- A self-driven mindset to make a better future for all.
- Excellent communication and organisation skills.
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities.
At THRIVE, we work to create a thrivable future, where everyone can live in harmony with nature.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe that everyone has a role to play in tackling the challenges affecting our world. As a member of our team, you will be part of a global movement that is making a difference in the world.
Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Ready to make a thrivable future? Apply today.