ABOUT YUNG PRODIGY Yung Prodigy is a youth-led organisation founded on lived experience. We support youngpeople impacted by parental incarceration—an often-overlooked issue affecting 40,000+ young people in Australia. Our mission is to break cycles of systemic disadvantage through research, advocacy, education, mentorship, and nourishment.

COMMUNICATIONS LEAD (VOLUNTEER) We are looking for a proactive and creative individual to lead Yung Prodigy’s communications and grow our reach through digital engagement, media, and advocacy.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage social media and online community-building.

• Create content for newsletters, website, and awareness campaigns.

• Draft publications, submissions, and public statements.

• Handle media requests and build partnerships.

• Explore new communication strategies to amplify our impact.

WHO YOU ARE

• Passionate about human rights, social justice, and grassroots advocacy.

• Skilled in communication, digital engagement, or storytelling.

• Creative, proactive, and organized with strong time management.

• Experience in the justice sector or a lived connection is a plus.

• Committed to trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches.

TIME & LOCATION

• Commitment: 5-10 hours per week.
• Work arrangement: Remote, with optional office space in Sydney.

HOW TO APPLY When applying online for this role you will receive an email providing you with email contact for Yung Prodigy which will ask you to provide the following information.

• A short intro about yourself and why you’re interested.
• Your CV.
• Your availability and preferred commitment duration.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Hands-on experience in strategic communications and advocacy.

• Professional development in nonprofit leadership.

• Flexible and meaningful volunteer work in a supportive team.

• A role in shaping a growing grassroots organisation.