Community Organizing Fellowship

• Digital Outreach Track (one opening)

  • Lead efforts to recruit new ambassadors to join Slow Fashion USA 

  • Develop recruitment strategies and outreach plans to attract volunteers and develop a ladder of engagement

  • Assist in reviewing applications and conducting interviews for potential ambassadors

  • Build and maintain a strong community of ambassadors through effective communication through Slack updates and meetings 

  • Facilitate discussions and activities to foster collaboration and networking among ambassadors 

  • Manage the Slack workspace and respond to Instagram DM’s from interested followers

• Digital Trainer Track (two openings)

  • Co-create engaging and interactive training materials and resources on slow fashion 

  • Co-create and facilitate training sessions on topics related to slow fashion, sustainability, and climate action

  • Compile and organize resources and information on slow fashion, sustainability, and environmental advocacy for our website 

  • Create comprehensive resource guides to support ambassador training and outreach efforts.

  • Continuously update and expand the resource library with new content and resources

• Policy & Legislation Track (two openings)

  • Support policy work related to fashion legislation and advocacy efforts

  • Stay up to date with relevant policies and regulations impacting the fashion industry

  • Forge partnerships and collaborate with policymakers, NGOs, and advocacy groups to advance policy objectives and amplify advocacy efforts and build coalitions

  • Represent Slow Fashion USA in meetings, conferences, and advocacy events to promote our policy objectives

  • Utilize various communication channels, including social media, petitions, and grassroots organizing, to advocate for policy change

What To Expect: 

• A 3-5 hour commitment a week for either three or six months 

• Monthly fellowship meetings via Google Meets to discuss projects, timelines, and slow fashion 

• 1:1 mentorship and support from team leads and long-standing ambassadors 

• Monthly SFUSA meetings in your respective team 

• Communication from Slack, group chats, and global SFM Whatsapp group

Requirements: 

• Must be comfortable working remotely and independently 

• Proficient in Google Workspace: Meets, Calendar and Docs

• Experience working with Canva is a plus, but not required

Program Description 

You can choose either a Track A (6-month commitment) or Track B (3-month commitment) fellowship, unpaid and fully remote open to all US residents.

Time Investment: 3-5 hours/week

Fellowship Timeline:

• Applications open since April 10th, 2024

• Applications Deadline: May 1st, interviews will be ongoing 

• Program Start Date: May 20th, 2024

• End Date of Track A Fellowship- October 21st, 2024

• End Date of Track B Fellowship- July 22nd, 2024

Apply now!

This is an unpaid opportunity for a volunteer-led national team called Slow Fashion USA operating under Slow Fashion Movement, an NGO based in the Netherlands. 

Slow Fashion Movement’s mission is to educate and empower fashion consumers to make environmentally and socially conscious choices. Our vision is to help create a fashion ecosystem that protects the physical well-being of the planet and its people.