Roles, Partnerships & Collaborators
The Build Back Again / Rebuild Jamaica initiative is moving from campaign mode into active development.
As the work grows, we’re building a small, focused team and a network of aligned partners to help execute responsibly, transparently, and at scale.
This page outlines current opportunities to get involved — through roles, partnerships, and advisory support.
Founding Operations & Project Manager
(Founding Role | Short-Term Deferred → Paid Retainer)
Location: Remote (U.S. / Jamaica coordination)
Time Commitment: ~5–8 hours per week, 4–6 weeks initially.
About the Initiative
The Build Back Again / Rebuild Jamaica initiative is transitioning from a fundraising campaign into an active development project focused on climate-resilient rebuilding, community stability, and long-term economic recovery in Jamaica.
This phase is about execution — turning intent, relationships, and momentum into organized action.
The Role
We are seeking a Founding Operations & Project Manager to serve as the operational backbone during this early build phase. This role is responsible for creating structure where none yet exists, supporting coordination across partners and collaborators, and ensuring follow-through on priorities.
This is a founding-stage role designed for someone comfortable operating in ambiguity and building systems before scale.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and maintain project trackers, timelines, and task ownership.
Coordinate follow-ups with partners, advisors, and volunteers.
Organize documentation, workflows, and shared resources.
Support preparation for meetings, outreach, and deliverables.
Surface risks, gaps, and dependencies early.
What Success Looks Like (First 30–45 Days)
Clear operational visibility across workstreams.
Reliable cadence for updates and follow-through
Reduced founder bottlenecks.
Systems in place that can scale as funding arrives.
Ideal Background
Experience in operations, project management, or NGO environments.
Strong organizational instincts and follow-through
Comfort working across time zones and cultures.
Familiarity with international development, climate resilience, or the Caribbean is a plus.
Role Structure & Compensation
This role begins with a short, defined proof-of-concept phase (4–6 weeks) with deferred compensation. There is a clear intention to transition to a paid monthly retainer as funding and partnerships are secured.
We value transparency, boundaries, and mutual respect for time.
Why Join at This Stage?
Founding-level role with real influence.
Direct exposure to funders, institutions, and international partners.
Opportunity to shape systems from the ground up.
Meaningful work with long-term impact.
How to Express Interest
Please complete the short intake form linked below.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a brief introductory conversation.
Founder Note
This project is at a real inflection point. We’ve laid the foundation, built early momentum, and opened conversations with partners and institutions — now the work shifts to execution.
I’m looking for a founding operations partner who is comfortable stepping into an early-stage environment, bringing structure without overengineering, and helping move a mission-driven project from intent to action. This role isn’t about managing people yet — it’s about building the systems that make growth possible.
If you enjoy turning complexity into clarity and helping meaningful work move forward, this is an opportunity to shape something from the ground up.
One Love,
M. Omari Jackson
Founder: Ganjactivist.com
Partnerships & Development Lead
(Forming | Deferred / Hybrid → Paid)
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible, early-stage
About the Role
The Partnerships & Development Lead supports the growth of the Build Back Again / Rebuild Jamaica initiative by managing and advancing relationships with strategic partners, funders, and collaborators. This role focuses on follow-through, alignment, and moving conversations toward action.
Key Responsibilities
Track and manage partner conversations and warm leads
Coordinate follow-ups, introductions, and next steps
Support preparation of partner-facing materials and proposals
Work closely with the Founder and Operations Lead to maintain momentum
Ideal Background
Experience in partnerships, development, or business development
Strong communication and relationship management skills
Comfort working in early-stage, mission-driven environments
Familiarity with international development or nonprofit work is a plus
Structure
This role may begin as a deferred or advisory engagement, with a clear pathway to paid work as partnerships and funding are secured.
Grants & Funding Coordinator
(Consultant / Partner Role)
Location: Remote
Commitment: Project-Based
About the Role
The Grants & Funding Coordinator supports grant research, submissions, and reporting to align the project with funding opportunities from foundations and development institutions.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and track relevant grant opportunities.
Support proposal development and submissions.
Help align budgets, reporting, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate with leadership on funding timelines.
Ideal Background
Experience with grant writing or development funding.
Familiarity with international development or climate resilience funding.
Strong organizational and writing skills.
Structure
This role is typically consultant- or contract-based, with compensation aligned to deliverables.
Jamaica Country Coordinator
(Forming | Local Engagement Role)
Location: Jamaica
Commitment: Part-Time / Stipend-Based
About the Role
The Jamaica Country Coordinator serves as the primary local liaison, supporting on-the-ground coordination, community engagement, and project logistics. This role ensures local context, trust, and responsiveness remain central to execution.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate local partners, farmers, and community stakeholders
Support site visits, logistics, and on-the-ground activities
Provide regular updates and insights from the field
Help align project plans with local realities and needs
Ideal Background
Strong local relationships and community trust
Experience in agriculture, development, or community organizing
Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
Familiarity with cannabis-adjacent or agricultural sectors is a plus
Structure
This role is expected to begin on a part-time or stipend basis, with opportunities to expand as the project scales.
Communications & Editorial Lead
(Forming | Part-Time / Project-Based)
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible
About the Role
The Communications & Editorial Lead ensures clear, consistent messaging across project updates, partner materials, and digital platforms. This role helps translate complex development work into accessible and credible narratives.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and update website content and key materials.
Support newsletters, partner updates, and announcements.
Help shape messaging for funders, collaborators, and the public.
Coordinate with leadership to ensure narrative alignment.
Ideal Background
Experience in communications, editorial, or content strategy.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Comfort working across mission-driven or nonprofit projects.
Experience with development or climate-related work is a plus.
Structure
This role may be part-time or project-based, expanding as communications needs grow.
Legal & Governance Advisor
(Advisory / External Counsel)
Location: Remote / Cross-Border Experience Preferred
About the Role
The Legal & Governance Advisor supports responsible growth by advising on structure, agreements, and compliance across jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
Review and support MOUs and partner agreements
Provide guidance on governance and risk management
Support compliance for cross-border operations
Ideal Background
Legal experience in nonprofit, international, or development work
Familiarity with Caribbean or cross-border operations is a plus
Structure
This role is typically advisory or external counsel-based.
Field Producer / Documentation Lead
(Project-Based / Collaborative)
Location: Jamaica / Remote
About the Role
The Field Producer supports documentation of on-the-ground work through video, photography, and interviews as part of a long-form storytelling effort.
Key Responsibilities
Capture and organize field footage and interviews
Coordinate with project leadership on storytelling priorities
Support archival and documentation needs
Ideal Background
Experience in documentary or field production
Comfort working in dynamic, real-world environments
Structure
This role is project-based, with opportunities to expand as documentation needs grow.
Technical Advisors
(Advisory / Pilot-Based Engagements)
Areas: Climate resilience, agriculture, disaster mitigation, hemp & sustainable building, insurance & risk, GIS & data.
About the Role
Technical Advisors provide subject-matter expertise to guide resilient rebuilding strategies and support informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Offer technical guidance and review project approaches.
Participate in advisory discussions or pilot initiatives.
Support credibility with funders and partners.
Ideal Background
Recognized expertise in a relevant technical field.
Experience advising development or resilience projects.
Structure
Engagements may be advisory, pilot-based, or in-kind, with opportunities to formalize as the project evolves.
⚠️ A Note on Structure & Expectations
This is a mission-driven, early-stage development project.
Some roles begin as short-term or deferred engagements with clearly defined scope and timelines, transitioning to paid work as funding and partnerships are secured.
We value:
Transparency
Clear expectations
Mutual respect for time and capacity
If alignment isn’t right, we part clean — no pressure, no drama.
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If you don’t see the right fit right now but want to stay in the loop as roles and partnerships open up.
