Global Artivism Has a Governance Fellowship Opportunity | Applications Close July 16, 2026 ·Unknown

Global Artivism Fellowship Summary:

Title: Governance Fellow
Location: Remote (Global South preferred)
Closing Date: July 16, 2024, 10 pm MYT
Contract: 8-month independent contractor fellowship, with potential renewal; 12-month contract from August 2026

About Global Artivism

Global Artivism is a globally led movement harnessing arts and culture to promote justice, ecological integrity, and collective liberation.

Led predominantly by those from the Global South, the movement emphasizes cultural activism as a catalyst for social change.

It operates on principles of distributed power, South–South solidarity, and community-centered leadership, with a focus on transparency, emergent strategies, and intersectionality.

Role Overview

Global Artivism is seeking a Governance Fellow for a mentored, time-limited engagement in governance systems, democratic institutional design, and movement infrastructure development.

The fellow will support governance documentation, committee coordination, research, and the development of processes aligned with the Democratic Transition Roadmap.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a global movement committed to participatory and decentralized leadership models.

Key Responsibilities

Governance Documentation

• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, committee charters, and terms of reference
• Organize and update governance document library for accessibility
• Prepare materials for Global Council meetings and committee sessions

Committee Coordination Support

• Assist with scheduling, preparing meeting materials, and documenting decisions
• Maintain trackers for meetings, decisions, and follow-up actions
• Facilitate communication between Secretariat and committee leads

Democratic Transition & Electoral Support

• Conduct research on governance models, electoral processes, and participatory mechanisms
• Support drafting materials for the Democratic Transition Roadmap (2025–2027)
• Track governance milestones and assist with electoral framework testing

Governance Research

• Explore governance models from civil society, cooperatives, and movement organizations
• Prepare summaries and analysis on distributed governance and participatory democracy
• Contribute to knowledge products on governance design

Qualifications

Required

• Proven experience managing documentation, coordination, or facilitation within movement-building, union organizing, or community-based decision-making
• Excellent written communication skills in English
• Initiative-taking, independent work ethic

• Genuine interest in governance, participatory systems, or institutional design
• Ability to manage own schedule and compliance as an independent contractor
• Commitment to Global Artivism’s values and principles

Preferred

• Background/studies in governance, law, political science, or related fields
• Interest in Global Majority leadership and movement infrastructure
• Experience with civil society or cultural activism
• Multilingual skills relevant to Global South contexts

Contractor Status & Compensation

• Independent contractor role with flexible schedule
• Monthly payment: USD $1,200–$1,800 upon invoicing
• Responsible for own taxes, insurance, and local compliance
• No employee benefits or insurance coverage from Res Publica US Inc or Global Artivism

Application Process

Global Artivism encourages applications from Global South and Global Majority communities.

Interested candidates should submit their expressions of interest by July 16, 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by July 22, 2024.

Why Join Global Artivism?

• Connect with a global network of arts, culture, and social justice changemakers
• Engage in movement-building and governance innovation
• Flexible remote work environment
• Contribute to a movement led by those most affected by injustice

Elevate your impact through governance and movement infrastructure with Global Artivism — Apply now before the deadline!