An Invitation to Apply for the Position of Personal Assistant (full-time)
Join the Use Your Freedom Global Campaign Team with Alan & Fergus and the World Dharma Media Network 

Hello, I'm Alan Clements, and together with my long-time colleague and co-author, Fergus Harlow, based in Edinburgh, we’re seeking a full-time personal assistant for a number of unique, crucial roles.

This year, we're gearing up to launch an international campaign demanding the immediate release of Burma's unlawfully imprisoned Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint, nearly 200 other elected democratic leaders and 20,000 additional prisoners of conscience.

This campaign will encompass a global fundraising initiative, the production of digital media materials, media outreach and grassroots social media marketing and content generation.

In addition, we have numerous other projects and visions in production under the World Dharma Network, our production company and media network.

We’re looking for a talented individual who wants to dive in with us. If you're a skilled writer, editor, audio/video editor, graphic artist, social media maverick, and have basic web skills in WordPress, we’d love to hear from you. Ideally, you possess several of these talents, if not all. We are looking for someone who is mindfully balanced to engage complex challenges, meet creative deadlines, and engage with compelling people.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Launching and managing the international Use Your Freedom Global campaign under our guidance, including creating graphics, audio and video memes, and more.
  • Executing a global fundraising initiative, something we have successfully undertaken several times over the past 15 years.
  • Supporting various projects within the World Dharma Network, primarily focused on writing, audio and video production and books.

Skills We’re Looking For:

  • Writing and editing
  • Audio and video editing
  • Graphic design
  • Social media management
  • Publicity skills
  • Basic web skills (WordPress)
  • Excellent digital, phone, and video communication etiquette
  • Skilled in Zoom setup and management of international gatherings
  • Spontaneity for urgent based media actions and the possibility of field work

Who You Are:

  • Talented and passionate about making a difference
  • Ready to dive in and collaborate on diverse projects
  • Flexible and capable of working independently from anywhere in the world
  • Committed to the cause of human rights and freedom of expression
  • Confident, composed, and elegant with a high degree of emotional and mindful intelligence

What We Offer:

  • Flexible working hours with clear task agreements
  • A stipend or salary based on your skills, capabilities, and commitment
  • The opportunity to work with a growing team of renegade activists, writers, and investigative journalists
  • Potential for attending a 10-day World Dharma retreat led by Alan Clements in Bali in February 2025

What You Will Learn:

  • The intricacies of running an international human rights campaign
  • Advanced writing, editing, and media production techniques
  • Effective social media strategies for activism and fundraising
  • Insights into the world of investigative journalism, public speaking and media presentations
  • Practical experience in digital communication and networking
  • Outreach to the media, podcasts, print, radio, and TV internationally
  • Training in mindful intelligence and insight meditation in daily life and intensive retreat environments
  • Meeting a wide range of compelling people with beautiful minds who will likely be in your corner for life

How to Apply:

Please reach out to us with the following information:

  • Your skill set (the more detailed, the better)
  • Location of residence
  • How you heard about this opportunity
  • A brief background about yourself

Contact Us:

  • Email: Alan Clements (alan@worlddharma.com) and Fergus Harlow (fergus@worlddharma.com)
  • Direct Message Alan: Facebook or Instagram

We are building a radical team dedicated to bringing this important work to the world. Whether you want to volunteer or apply for this role, we want to hear from you. Join us in putting freedom into action and making a global impact.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you,

Alan Clements & Fergus Harlow

For more information on recent books, please visit the links below:

Visit our website: World Dharma

About Us:

Alan Clements is a former Buddhist monk, spoken word artist, human rights activist, and author of numerous acclaimed books. With over three decades of experience in the fields of mindfulness, freedom, and human rights, Alan has dedicated his life to championing justice and authentic living. His work has inspired individuals around the world.

Fergus Harlow is an outstanding investigative journalist and human rights activist, with a remarkable track record of exposing injustices and advocating for freedom. Based in Edinburgh, Fergus has co-authored several impactful books with Alan Clements and has been instrumental in leading numerous international campaigns. His dedication to truth and justice makes him a formidable force in the fight for human rights.

About the Use Your Freedom Campaign:

The Use Your Freedom campaign is an international initiative focused on advocating for the release of unlawfully imprisoned individuals in Burma, including Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and other democratic leaders. This campaign aims to raise global awareness, mobilize support, and generate funds to aid in the fight for freedom and human rights. Through powerful storytelling, creative media, and strategic outreach, Use Your Freedom seeks to inspire action and solidarity worldwide.

Learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved: Use Your Freedom Campaign