Academic Partnership Coordinator - Volunteer job

About The Role: The Academic Partnership Coordinator is responsible for increasing access to education and training for LGBTQIA+ and other doubly marginalized refugee community members. 

Responsibilities:

• Build partnerships with academic institutions in order to secure free online educational and training opportunities that will broaden livelihood pathways for LGBTQIA+ and other doubly marginalized refugees.

   

  Work directly with LGBTQIA+ and other doubly marginalized refugees to secure successful placement in online education and training programs

   

  Represent Safe Place International at virtual and in-person events as needed.

   

  Utilize platforms adopted by SPI (e.g. Google Suite, Slack)

   

  Help build a workplace culture that is anti-racist, inclusive, equitable, trauma-informed, and team member-centric.

   

  Other duties as assigned by the SPI Leadership Team.

   

What Else You Should Know:

This role is a remote volunteer position. There is no fixed location requirement, but the Academic Partnership Coordinator must be available to meet and collaborate with team members located primarily in North America, Europe, and Africa.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

   

  Professional development opportunities or training that is within the scope of the position or agreed upon by the volunteer and the Executive Director.

   

  Introduction to different world views, cultures, traditions and languages.

   

  Deeply meaningful work that provides a direct, authentic connection to the community we serve. 

   

  Work alongside highly motivated and dedicated individuals who set out to change the world.