Volunteer Marketing & Communications Coordinator
The Thread Point Foundation CIC
Support marketing and storytelling for a Hackney-based, council-commissioned education programme. Help shape social media, press outreach, and brand positioning for monthly LEGO workshops exploring digital infrastructure. Flexible 3–5 hours per week (remote). Ideal for someone with a marketing/PR background looking to build a portfolio in the social impact and STEM education space.
ThreadPoint is a Hackney-based creative education studio delivering hands-on LEGO workshops that help families understand where the internet lives and how digital infrastructure works. Following a recent borough-wide commission, we are seeking a Volunteer Marketing & Communications Coordinator to support visibility, storytelling, and local engagement for our year-long Hackney programme. This is an opportunity to shape communications around a growing, council-backed initiative working at the intersection of education, digital inclusion, and infrastructure. Responsibilities include: • Supporting social media planning and scheduling (LinkedIn & Instagram). • Drafting newsletters and community updates for Hackney residents. • Assisting with press outreach and local media engagement. • Helping develop marketing materials for upcoming workshops. • Identifying partnership and amplification opportunities within the borough. • Supporting documentation of impact through creative storytelling. You will work closely with the Founder to refine messaging and ensure a consistent brand voice. This role is ideal for someone who understands that marketing is about positioning and audience, not just "posting content." The Details: • Time: Approx. 3–5 hours per week. • Location: Flexible and remote-friendly. • Growth: Potential to grow into a paid communications role as the programme expands.
Marketing, PR & Media
Creative & Design, Good IT Skills
Minimum: • Background or strong experience in marketing, PR, or communications. • Excellent written communication and storytelling skills. • Proficiency with LinkedIn and Instagram for professional/brand use. • Ability to maintain a consistent brand tone across different platforms. • Proactive, organized, and comfortable working independently. Desirable: • Experience with Canva or simple design tools. • Interest in STEM, education, or community engagement.
• Council Commission Exposure: Direct involvement in a high-profile local government project. • Brand Ownership: Real responsibility in shaping the voice of a growing organization. • Portfolio Building: Tangible evidence of social impact and infrastructure communications. • Mentorship: Strategic guidance from the Founder. • Career Growth: Reference, LinkedIn recommendation, and a path to a future paid role.
• Approx. 3–5 hours per week. • Flexible scheduling (mostly remote). • Optional attendance at monthly Hackney workshops for content capture and storytelling.
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Flexible. Workshops rotate around Hackney once a month. Virtual if the preference is for photos to be provided.
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