Description du poste
Ota Founders Circle (OFC)
Location: Ota, Ogun State
Engagement: Voluntary / Unpaid
Minimum Commitment: 3 Months
Resumption: As soon as possible
About Ota Founders Circle
Ota Founders Circle (OFC) is a growing, community-driven, non-profit initiative established in January 2026. OFC is building a meaningful community of founders and entrepreneurs in and around Ota.
Our purpose is to bring founders together to learn, grow, connect, innovate, exchange opportunities, support one another, and contribute to the development of Ota's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We aim to create a community where founders can build meaningful relationships, access relevant opportunities, share knowledge, collaborate, and grow their businesses together.
As our community expands, OFC will introduce founder conversations, webinars, learning sessions, networking activities, partnerships, and other initiatives designed to provide tangible value to its members.
We are currently seeking four committed individuals to join our volunteer leadership team and contribute to building and expanding the OFC community.
Available Volunteer Roles
1. Community & Membership Lead
Responsible for growing and managing the OFC community. Duties include recruiting and onboarding founders, maintaining membership records, engaging members, facilitating introductions, encouraging participation, and ensuring that members derive meaningful value from the community.
2. Programs & Learning Lead
Responsible for developing and coordinating OFC's programs and learning activities. Duties include planning webinars, founder conversations, workshops, masterclasses, business clinics, coordinating speakers, and developing activities that support founders' growth.
3. Partnerships & Opportunities Lead
Responsible for developing partnerships and bringing relevant opportunities into the OFC ecosystem. Duties include identifying potential partners, sourcing grants and business opportunities, building institutional relationships, facilitating collaborations, and connecting members to relevant resources.
4. Operations & Secretariat Lead
Responsible for coordinating OFC's internal operations and administration. Duties include organizing meetings, maintaining records, coordinating activities, tracking responsibilities and deadlines, documenting decisions, and supporting the effective execution of OFC's initiatives.
Requirements
- Must be physically resident in Ota or its immediate environs.
- Must be willing to volunteer for a minimum of three months.
- Must be available to resume as soon as possible.
- Must have sufficient time to actively carry out assigned responsibilities.
- Must have access to reliable internet/data, electricity or alternative power, and a laptop or computer where required.
- Must be proactive, responsible, organized, and willing to work collaboratively.
- Prior relevant experience will be strongly prioritized.
Students, serving corps members, employed individuals, remote workers, and retired professionals are welcome to apply, provided they have the time and availability to contribute meaningfully.
Important Information
These are strictly voluntary and unpaid opportunities. We are looking for individuals who are ready to take responsibility, contribute their time and skills, and actively participate in building a meaningful founders' community in Ota.
This is an opportunity to gain practical leadership experience, develop professional relationships, and contribute to the growth of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We are not looking for people who simply want a title. We are looking for people who are ready to get things done.
Application
Interested applicants should apply directly on LinkedIn or send an email to otafounderscircle@gmail.com
Ota Founders Circle (OFC)
Building a Community of Founders. Growing Together. Creating Opportunities.
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