We are looking for a passionate and proactive Idea Lab Coordinator to spark innovation and nurture community-led projects within the GlobalRomania platform on Circle ⭕. This role is ideal for someone who loves bringing ideas to life, thrives in collaborative environments, and enjoys guiding others from inspiration to action. As we grow our global community, you’ll help create a space where Romanian professionals and creatives can co-create impactful initiatives and turn great ideas into real change.
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Platform: GlobalRomania on Circle ⭕
Type: Volunteer
Time Commitment: approx 2–4 hours/week
Location: Remote
🧠 What is the Idea Lab (within GlobalRomania Circle ⭕)?
The Idea Lab is a dedicated innovation space inside the GlobalRomania Circle ⭕ community, powered by RUF. It serves as a launchpad for Romanian professionals, creatives, and changemakers to submit, develop, and collaborate on community-driven projects.
Anyone in the community can bring forth an idea and participate in open brainstorming sessions or pitch events - short, 5-minute pitches to introduce new ideas. Projects that gain traction move forward with support from the Idea Lab and RUF’s wider network of volunteers and mentors.
💡 About the Role
The Idea Lab Coordinator is the person who ensures the Idea Lab functions smoothly. They nurture innovation, support project creation, and keep the momentum alive as ideas evolve into real initiatives. They are a guide, facilitator, and community builder.This person doesn’t need to have a lot of time - just the passion and consistency to help good ideas grow.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
💭 Encouraging Innovation
- Foster a creative and welcoming space for idea-sharing
- Help transform raw ideas into structured, actionable proposals
- Host and moderate a 5-minute pitch sessions for new project ideas
🧰 Supporting Early-Stage Projects
- Guide members through RUF’s “How to Start a Project” process
- Help with writing project briefs, creating Google Drive folders, and setting up Slack/WhatsApp groups
- Schedule initial project meetings and ensure early milestones are met
👥 Practicing Openness & Inclusion
- Actively involve new and diverse members in all steps of the ideation process
- Promote collaboration across skill sets, backgrounds, and locations
- Mentor emerging contributors and encourage leadership development
🤝 Connecting the Dots
- Serve as a bridge between idea creators, experienced volunteers, and RUF leadership
- Help recruit project leads and match volunteers to projects
- Track project progress and keep the community engaged
🌍 Why This Role Matters
This is a high-impact volunteer role at the heart of RUF’s mission. You’ll help bring community ideas to life, foster leadership among Romanians worldwide, and shape how innovation flows across the GlobalRomania network.
It’s not about doing everything - it's about being the person who keeps the spark alive for ideas that can make a difference.
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