Operations Fellow

Job title: Operations Fellow

About the Role Global Artivism is contracting an Operations Fellow for a mentored, time-limited engagement focused on organizational infrastructure and systems design. The fellow will work with the Operations Director to design operational frameworks—from financial workflows and contractor management to governance alignment and onboarding—contributing to infrastructure decisions while gaining practical experience in how a Global Majority-led movement functions operationally.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the Operations Director to design and document operational frameworks that support strategic priorities and values.
• Contribute to staffing models, organizational structures, and resource frameworks enabling centralized and decentralized work.
• Develop onboarding and operational guidance to bring people into the movement effectively.
• Ensure operational systems align with governance frameworks and democratic decision-making principles.
• Create documentation, toolkits, and knowledge systems to enable distributed teams to handle processes independently.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail; comfortable coordinating logistics across a distributed team.
• Experience coordinating community events, grassroots logistics, or supporting operations in any context.
• Strong written English communication; comfort with creating internal coordination materials.
• Proficiency with digital tools (Google Workspace, Slack, or similar); genuine interest in operations and movement infrastructure.
• Ability to operate as an independent contractor (self-directed scheduling, tax compliance, etc.).
• Alignment with Global Artivism’s values, mission, and guiding principles.

Nice to Have

• Background in business administration, project management, finance, or related fields.
• Interest in international civil society, movement building, or Global Majority leadership.
• Experience with civil society, NGO, or community organizations.
• Familiarity with digital project management or operations tools.
• Multilingual ability; languages relevant to Global South contexts valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Contract length: 12 months with potential for renewal based on funding and mutual agreement.
• Independent contractor engagement; contractor sets own working hours and methods; responsible for taxes, insurance, and registrations in their country of residence.
• Working hours flexible; remote across multiple time zones.
• Compensation details not disclosed.