Volunteer for a Startup Making Sustainability Inclusive, Human, and Accessible to Everyone! 🌍

Manakal empowers young people and underserved communities to become sustainability leaders through accessible, culturally-centered education and mentorship.

Environmental issues are frequently discussed in technical or institutional spaces that feel distant and exclusive, leaving many people—especially those in underserved communities—feeling disconnected from the conversation. While many young people are deeply motivated to drive change, they face systemic barriers like a lack of professional mentorship, limited access to training, and the emotional toll of "eco-anxiety" and isolation. Without inclusive entry points and supportive environments, a vast amount of community potential for climate action remains untapped.

Manakal bridges the gap between motivation and opportunity by creating people-centered pathways for sustainability learning and leadership. Our model moves beyond simple information-sharing to focus on building the mindset, confidence, and emotional resilience needed for long-term community engagement. We prioritize accessibility by breaking down complex climate topics into practical habits and using native languages rather than relying solely on English, ensuring our resources are culturally relevant and inclusive. By providing a "safe harbor" for growth that combines technical skill-building with human-centered mentorship, Manakal empowers individuals to move from overwhelmed observers to active agents of change, ensuring that local expertise and diverse voices are at the heart of the global transition to sustainability.

Role (Volunteer, unpaid): Graphic Designer

Role Description

Manakal is seeking a highly creative, proactive, and detail-oriented Graphic Designer & Video Editor to help shape our visual identity across campaigns, educational resources, social media, events, publications, and global initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about using design and storytelling as a force for social impact and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced international environment. The successful candidate should be capable of conceptualising original visual assets from scratch, translating creative briefs into compelling designs, and producing engaging video content that aligns with Manakal's mission and brand identity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-quality graphics for social media, websites, reports, presentations, campaigns, educational toolkits, and marketing materials.
• Create visually engaging assets for both digital and print platforms.
• Edit and produce both short-form and long-form video content, including reels, promotional videos, documentaries, interviews, educational content, event highlights, and motion graphics.
• Translate creative direction into polished, impactful visual content while maintaining consistency with Manakal's brand guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with communications, partnerships, research, and programme teams to develop compelling visual narratives.
• Adapt designs across multiple aspect ratios and platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, websites, presentations, and print collateral.
• Incorporate motion graphics, typography, transitions, sound design, captions, and visual effects where appropriate.
• Leverage AI-powered creative tools responsibly to enhance productivity while maintaining originality and quality.
• Contribute ideas during campaign planning and brainstorming sessions, bringing creative solutions to communication challenges.
• Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of quality, accessibility, and visual consistency.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting agreed timelines and maintaining quick turnaround times.