Volunteer Communications Director

Organization: AI Nexus for Black Innovators (AINBI)

Location: Remote, Canada

Commitment: 5–7 hours per week

Term: Six months

Application Deadline: August 15, 2026

Website: https://ainbi.org/

About AINBI

AI Nexus for Black Innovators (AINBI) advances the leadership, participation, and visibility of Black communities in artificial intelligence, innovation, technology, and public policy.

Position Overview

AINBI is seeking an experienced and strategic Volunteer Communications Director to lead the organization’s communications, media relations, digital presence, and public engagement.

The Communications Director will work closely with AINBI leadership to strengthen the organization’s public profile, promote its programs and policy work, and ensure clear and consistent messaging across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead AINBI’s communications strategy.
• Oversee social media, website, newsletters, media relations, and public announcements.
• Develop key messages, media releases, statements, speaking notes, and promotional materials.
• Lead communications for webinars, events, research, advocacy campaigns, and partnerships.
• Identify media, speaking, partnership, and public-engagement opportunities.
• Maintain consistent organizational messaging, branding, and tone.
• Coordinate communications volunteers and content contributors.
• Advise AINBI leadership on public messaging and reputation management.
• Monitor communications performance and provide regular updates.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in communications, public relations, media, marketing, or journalism.
• Excellent writing, editing, and strategic communication skills.
• Experience developing communications plans and managing digital platforms.
• Strong leadership, organization, and project-management skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaborate with a remote team.
• An interest in artificial intelligence, innovation, public policy, and Black community advancement.

Experience working with a nonprofit, public institution, technology organization, or community-based initiative is an asset.

What We Offer

• A senior volunteer leadership opportunity.
• Experience shaping communications for a growing national organization.
• Opportunities to work with leaders in AI, policy, innovation, and community development.
• Professional networking and portfolio development.
• A reference letter upon successful completion of the term.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A current résumé
• A short cover letter
• Two or three relevant communications samples

Please send your résumé and cover letter to contact@ainbi.org with the subject line:

Volunteer Communications Director

Application deadline: August 15, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.