Join Our Management Board
We are currently actively recruiting for a
Community Co-Director.
(Volunteer - 10-12 hours/month, 2 year tenure)
Who We Are:
Outvertising is the UK's leading LGBTQIA+ advocacy and inclusion group, shaking up the advertising and marketing industry to embrace diversity and inclusion at its core. Our mission is to drive LGBTQIA+ representation and inclusion in UK advertising and marketing. We do that by encouraging brands and their creative and media partners to be fully LGBTQIA+ inclusive in their workplaces, and in their communications. We push boundaries, ignite conversations, and empower brands and agencies to create authentic and impactful marketing for and including LGBTQIA+ communities.
Outvertising is seeking a new Community Director to nurture and mobilise our community of members and supporters.
Who You Are:
You’re currently working or recently worked in the marketing, advertising and/or media industries
You’re a people person and a natural relationship builder
You have solid awareness and understanding of the ad industry ecosystem
You’re supremely well organised, resourceful, a solutions person who likes getting to the root of a problem and is not easily daunted by big tasks
You’re empathetic, responsive and emotionally intelligent
You may have worked in community management before
You’re an instinctive and considered communicator
You’re a highly collaborative team player, naturally inclined to partner to achieve shared goals
Being part of an LGBTQIA+ employee network or some experience of community management would be a bonus, but is not essential
You're a passionate advocate for all things LGBTQIA+ inclusion and are driven by a desire to do more to support the community.
What You'll Do:
Cultivate the Outvertising community: Ensure LGBTQIA+ folk in our industry feel part of the Outvertising organisation and get active in our mission; re-establish and lead our regular community Onboarding sessions
Own our community comms channels: You’ll lead the set up of a new Outvertising Community WhatsApp channel and registration process, learning more about the Outvertising Community, actively driving conversation and building a deeply engaged community in the channel. You’ll act as the responsive, empathetic and resourceful point person for addressing member concerns or questions
Grow our reach and influence: Working closely with the Connections Director (who’s responsible for building relationships with organisations and ERGs) to grow community membership
Oversee our Outvocates programme: In partnership with the Connections Director, manage volunteer enquiries and work with the Management Board to allocate resource across the organisation as required
Superpower our Monthly Socials: working in close partnership with the Events Co-Directors, you’ll help maximise attendance and ensure a cohesive and engaging experience across the digital community and our regular in-person social events
Collaborate Efficiently: You’ll provide clear, timely briefs for Creative, Comms, or other Directors when requiring their support, and likewise you’ll respond to incoming requests in a timely manner. This collaboration is always underpinned by patience and respect, recognising that everyone’s Outvertising responsibilities sit alongside personal and professional commitments;
General:
Attendance at minimum 6 x Management Board meetings a year (virtual or in person) and up to 2 x strategy sessions
All Management Board positions are on a 2 year tenure to ensure a stable and consistent team
Why You Should Join Us:
Make a real difference: Your work will directly contribute to creating a more inclusive and equitable advertising and marketing industry for LGBTQIA+ communities.
Be at the forefront: Help shape LGBTQIA+ inclusion by growing our reach and influence, and building and nurturing the wider Outvertising community
Work with passion: Join a dynamic, values-driven board where your voice is heard and your contributions are celebrated.
Learn and grow: Continuously expand your knowledge and expertise through collaboration and industry engagement.
Community: Join a thriving like-minded change-maker community and make friends for life in the industry.
Ready to Make a Positive Impact?
If you're an LGBTQIA+ champion with a sharp mind, a willingness to roll up your sleeves, and a burning desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
We are particularly interested in hearing from people of diverse backgrounds, abilities and gender identities, particularly from Trans+ candidates, and people of colour.