Help Build This

We are a lean, volunteer-driven organization. Every role here is foundational — you won't be filling a slot, you'll be helping shape something that matters.

Hear Directly From the Founder

Grant Elder explains what we're building and why your help matters. Watch, then scroll down to see how you can get involved.

All positions are currently volunteer, with the intent to transition to paid roles as funding permits. Whether you have 5 hours a week or more, there is a meaningful role for you.

Social Media Outreach Coordinator
5–10 hrs/week
Remote · Volunteer (intent to pay) · Reports to Board

Help SGS grow its voice online. We need someone who understands how ideas spread — and who can translate complex governance concepts into content people actually share.

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Responsibilities:

  • Manage and grow SGS presence on TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn
  • Create and schedule content using scheduling tools
  • Engage with followers and build community
  • Track analytics and report on what's working
  • Collaborate with content team on video and written material

Ideal candidate: Experience managing social media for a cause or brand. Understands short-form video. Passionate about governance or social change. Students welcome — ideal for communications, political science, or marketing students.

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Government Outreach Specialist
5–10 hrs/week
Remote · Volunteer (intent to pay) · Reports to Board

Build bridges between SGS and the institutions it aims to improve — elected officials, policy organizations, think tanks, and civic institutions internationally.

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Responsibilities:

  • Research and identify key government contacts and policy organizations
  • Draft outreach letters, briefings, and proposals
  • Attend (virtually) relevant policy events and forums
  • Track policy developments relevant to governance reform
  • Help build SGS's credibility with institutional stakeholders

Ideal candidate: Background in political science, public policy, or international relations. Strong writer. Students welcome — excellent for political science, law, or public administration students building a policy career portfolio.

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Security Specialist
3–8 hrs/week
Remote · Volunteer (intent to pay) · Reports to Board

Protect the integrity of SGS's platform, data, and operations. As an organization advocating for transparent governance, we take our own operational security seriously.

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Responsibilities:

  • Audit and harden SGS's digital infrastructure
  • Develop and document security policies and best practices
  • Monitor for threats and advise on risk mitigation
  • Advise on privacy-preserving practices for member/community data

Ideal candidate: Background in cybersecurity or IT. Familiar with web security, encryption, and threat modeling. Students welcome — ideal for cybersecurity or computer science students seeking real-world nonprofit security work.

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Moderator Training Specialist
5–10 hrs/week
Remote · Volunteer (intent to pay) · Reports to Board

Develop the training programs and standards that will guide SGS moderators — for online and in-person governance forums.

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Responsibilities:

  • Design moderator training curriculum and onboarding materials
  • Develop community standards, guidelines, and escalation protocols
  • Train volunteer moderators on conflict resolution and facilitation
  • Research best practices in online governance and deliberative democracy

Ideal candidate: Experience in community management or facilitation. Interest in deliberative democracy. Students welcome — ideal for education, psychology, political science, or communications students.

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Revenue & Fundraising Coordinator
5–10 hrs/week
Remote · Volunteer (intent to pay) · Reports to Board

Help SGS build financial sustainability — from donor outreach and grant research to crowdfunding campaigns and revenue strategy.

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Responsibilities:

  • Research and compile grant opportunities from foundations
  • Draft grant applications and donor proposals
  • Manage crowdfunding campaigns (Patreon, GoFundMe, etc.)
  • Build and maintain donor/prospect relationships
  • Track fundraising metrics and report to the board

Ideal candidate: Background in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, or business development. Strong writer. Students welcome — ideal for nonprofit management, business, or public administration students.

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University & Graduate Student Program

We are actively partnering with university programs in:

🔒 Cybersecurity & IT
⚖️ Law
🏛️ Political Science & Policy
📡 Communications & Media

If you are a third-year undergraduate or graduate student and want to apply your skills to a real-world international governance project, we want to hear from you. SGS work can support capstone projects, theses, practicum hours, or independent study credit.

Get In Touch

How to Apply

Send an email to info@socialgovernancesystem.org with:

  • Your name and the role you're interested in
  • A brief note on why this work matters to you (2–3 sentences is fine)
  • Any relevant experience or background (resume optional at this stage)

We respond to every application. No corporate gatekeeping.