About the Maranyundo Initiative

The Maranyundo Initiative supports access to excellent education through the Maranyundo Girls School (MGS) and other educational programs in Rwanda. Opening in 2008, MGS is now a top-performing middle and high school in Rwanda, providing a STEM-focused education to 450+ students a year with over 66% on scholarships reaching 4,500+ students since its opening.

Beginning in 2020, Maranyundo began expanding support to 27 other schools in Rwanda and is now building its Maranyundo Training and Learning Center (MTLC) on MGS’s campus for broader impact in STEM teacher development and educational training.

Core Responsibilities

Development and Fundraising
- Help develop fundraising strategies to meet or exceed fundraising goals.
- Establish and execute a social media, marketing, and outreach strategy that effectively represents the organization.
- Lead donor support through thank you letters, newsletters, and blogs.
- Help manage and execute successful donor events for existing and new supporters.
- Administrative duties for the Maranyundo Initiative office including office payments and management of various initiatives under the ED.
Finance and Operations
- Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date donation records in database and financial documentation.
- Submit and keep track of expenses paid for annual budgeting purposes.
Board and Committee Relations
- Ensure organizational processes are in place for strategic planning, goal setting, committee reporting, and cross-functional communication.

Required & Preferred Skills

Highly organized and self-motivated
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive)
Strong social media skills including creating graphic designs using platforms such as Canva
Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Position Details

This position provides an hourly wage, dependent on the chosen candidate's experience. All compensation is subject to applicable payroll taxes and deductions required by law. This is a part-time, hybrid position, with the office located in Cambridge, MA. The candidate would be responsible for their own transportation.

This role reports directly to the Executive Director (ED) and requires one trip to Rwanda annually, at the discretion of the Board. The primary work location will be our Cambridge, MA office, 2-3 days per week. Any adjustments to this schedule will be mutually agreed upon with the ED.

Employment Details

This is an "at-will" position, meaning either you or the Maranyundo Initiative may terminate the relationship at any time. This position is classified as "exempt" under federal wage-hour laws, meaning you are not eligible for overtime pay.

The Maranyundo Initiative is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Application Details

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Jessi Smolow, jessi.smolow@maranyundo.org, by January 31, 2025. Your employment may begin as soon as all necessary hiring steps are completed.

We are excited about the possibility of you joining our team and contributing to the impactful work of the Maranyundo Initiative!

The Maranyundo Initiative

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