Becoming a part of MADRE means being part of an ever-growing team of individuals working together to attain a shared vision of a just future. From policy solutions to grantmaking, from working in solidarity with our global grassroots partners to strategic communication and storytelling, MADRE’s team creates real change from the local level up.
Our goal is a world where women, girls, and people who are marginalized fully participate in shaping policies and decision making, their expertise and leadership is recognized and upheld, and they equitably hold power and resources within their communities. At MADRE, we uphold a spirit of collaboration and the strength of community and are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all employees.
Job Title: Senior Director of Advancement (SDA)
Compensation: $145,000 (This salary is non-negotiable and in line with our pay standards.)
Location: US-based (Remote, prefer someone based in DC or NY)
Union/Non-Union: This is not a bargaining unit position.
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Reports To: Executive Team
Collaborates with: Executive Director, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Director of Advocacy and Policy, Senior Director of Grantmaking, Compliance, & Partnerships, and Senior Director of People Operations and Administration
Team: External Affairs
Position Overview:The Senior Director of Advancement (SDA) leads the organization’s fundraising efforts, external relations, and communications. Reporting to the Executive Team and working directly with the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the SDA works to create and implement strategies that drive revenue, enhance the organization’s visibility, and engage stakeholders. The SDA ensures that all fundraising, communication, and outreach efforts are aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
This position will be responsible for raising the organization’s annual budget with the support of the Individual Giving and Institutional Giving teams and supervising the organization’s external relations efforts with the support of the Communications and Marketing team. Additionally, this role will incorporate learning and evaluation processes to continuously improve and adapt strategies for greater impact. This position directly supervises the team leads for the Individual Giving, Institutional Giving, and Communications and Marketing sub-teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Application Process:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and two relevant writing samples to seniordirectoradvancement@madre.org. Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2024, 11:59 pm ET.
Travel, Location, and Benefits
This role requires authorization to work in the United States. This role is eligible for remote work, subject to MADRE’s prior approval of your remote location. This position will require occasional in-person meetings, which are anticipated to include meetings at MADRE’s headquarters and annual retreats. As such, this position may require some travel, as determined by MADRE at its discretion.
We’re proud to offer our employees an exceptional benefits package includes but is not limited to:
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
MADRE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, recent immigrants, persons with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ people, and other historically marginalized people from under-represented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. Studies have shown that people from historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply for specific positions unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications listed in a job description. MADRE values lived experience and we strongly encourage applications from members of these communities, even if not every one of the qualifications described are met.
We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence by integrating an intersectional justice lens into all our recruitment efforts. MADRE is highly committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that centers on intersectional justice. We actively seek to reach candidates from directly impacted communities.
We are looking for the next generation of leaders, activists, and advocates to participate in MADRE’s internship program.
MADRE offers three internship sessions throughout the year: Summer (June-August), Fall (September-December), and Spring (January-May).
MADRE does not have the capacity to sponsor visa applications for interns from outside the US. If you are an international applicant, please indicate in your application that you have authorization to legally work in the US.
Please send your application to ONLY one email address. If you wish to apply to multiple internships send your application to your first choice and include your other choices in your cover letter.
Deadlines are indicated in the description below.
About MADRE
Founded in 1983, MADRE is an international human rights organization that transcends geographies and generations to deliver sustainable gender, racial, climate, and disability justice. We foster a world where women and girls, and other marginalized groups, fully participate in shaping policies and decision making, their expertise and leadership is recognized and upheld, and they equitably hold power and resources within their communities.
MADRE’s unique approach prioritizes and centers the grassroots partners in our far-reaching global networks. We focus on building long-term relationships with the local leaders who are experts in their own communities’ needs. Together, we pursue a holistic approach to change, integrating grantmaking, capacity bridging, and advocacy to achieve gender, racial, climate, and disability justice.
Learn more about MADRE’s work at: https://www.madre.org/.
Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders
MADRE believes in investing in the leaders of tomorrow. Internships provide a platform for emerging leaders to develop critical skills, gain exposure to global issues, and build a network of like-minded individuals. Our hope is that these experiences empower interns to become lifelong advocates for women’s rights and social justice.
Join Us in Making a Difference
If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are committed to advancing the rights of women and girls, an internship at MADRE is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to creating a more just and equitable world.
Join us in the journey to create lasting change and contribute your skills, passion, and energy to the global movement for women’s human rights. Together, we can make a difference.
Position Summary
The Programs and Partnerships Intern is important in advancing the team’s efforts to develop and design initiatives to resource the power, leadership and self-determination of our grassroots women, girls and LGBTQIA+ partners as they realize their vision for just and feminist futures. This role focuses on partner communication, partner engagement, and mapping of partners’ expertise. The Programs and Partnerships Intern will work closely with and report to the Program Officer of the Programs and Partnership team.
Position Description
The Programs and Partnerships Intern is responsible for supporting the Program Officer in researching, drafting, notetaking, organizing, planning, evaluating, and any other relevant duties related to the year’s planned partner initiatives. These initiatives include but are not limited to, a partner newsletter pilot, virtual convenings, and a partner assessment and mapping. The intern will support research, design, and drafting language for the newsletter, shaping the team’s communication with partners regarding opportunities and resources to expand their capacities, understanding, and access to funders, trainers, and each other. Additionally, the intern will support the planning of virtual convenings with partners to create opportunities for partners to come together and be in community, access learning opportunities, and deepen their networks and relationships. The intern will also support the mapping of partners’ areas of expertise and ability/availability to provide technical expertise to other partners.
Core Responsibilities
Partner Newsletter
Virtual Partner Convenings
Partner Mapping
General
Qualifications
Working Conditions:
This internship requires eligibility to work in the United States and is remote.
Compensation
Minimum total compensation: $3,600
Minimum duration: 12 weeks
Minimum hours/week: 15 hours
(This comes to a minimum hourly rate of $20/hour.)
To Apply
Please apply and submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to programsandpartnershipsintern@madre.org. The submission deadline is December 15th.
EEOC Statement
MADRE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Black, Indigenous, People of Color, recent immigrants, persons with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ people, and other historically marginalized people from under-represented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence by integrating an intersectional justice lens into all our recruitment efforts.
Studies have shown that people from historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply for specific positions unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications listed in a job description. MADRE values lived experience and are highly committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that centers on intersectional justice. We actively seek to reach candidates from directly impacted communities.
About MADRE
Founded in 1983, MADRE is an international human rights organization that transcends geographies and generations to deliver sustainable gender, racial, climate, and disability justice. We foster a world where women and girls, and other marginalized groups, fully participate in shaping policies and decision-making, their expertise and leadership is recognized and upheld, and they equitably hold power and resources within their communities.
MADRE’s unique approach prioritizes and centers the grassroots partners in our far-reaching global networks. We focus on building long-term relationships with local leaders who are experts in their own communities’ needs. Together, we pursue a holistic approach to change, integrating grantmaking, capacity bridging, and advocacy to achieve gender, racial, climate, and disability justice.
Learn more about MADRE’s work at: https://www.madre.org/.
Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders
MADRE believes in investing in the leaders of tomorrow. Internships provide a platform for emerging leaders to develop critical skills, gain exposure to global issues, and build a network of like-minded individuals. Our hope is that these experiences empower interns to become lifelong advocates for women’s rights and social justice.
Join Us in Making a Difference
If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are committed to advancing the rights of women and girls, an internship at MADRE is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to creating a more just and equitable world.
Join us in the journey to create lasting change and contribute your skills, passion, and energy to the global movement for women’s human rights. Together, we can make a difference.
Position Summary
As a People, Culture, and Operations Intern at MADRE, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the People & Culture team to support various aspects of the organization’s human resource functions and contribute to fostering an equitable and inclusive work environment for all employees. You will collaborate with the Senior Director of People & Culture and the Director of People Operations in accordance with MADRE’s policies and practices.
Position Description
As the People, Culture, & Operations Intern at MADRE, you will have the unique and enriching opportunity to immerse yourself in a diverse range of experiences that encompass administration, operations, and culture management within the context of our dynamic non-profit organization. This internship offers a comprehensive view into the inner workings of our fast-paced and innovative organization, providing you with invaluable insights into the heart of our mission. Throughout your internship, you will collaborate closely with the dedicated members of our People, Culture, and Operations team, actively contributing to the enhancement of the employee experience, team cohesion, and the seamless execution of administrative tasks. This role is more than just an internship; it’s a gateway to hands-on learning and personal growth, offering you the chance to be a part of our mission-driven journey to support human rights globally while supporting People, Culture, & Operations functions.
Core Responsibilities
Administration:
Operations
Culture:
Focus Areas:
Qualifications
Working Conditions:
This role requires eligibility to work in the United States. This internship is remote with a preference to candidates on the East Coast.
Compensation
Stipend: $3,600
Duration: 12 weeks – Please note that this internship requires a firm 12-week commitment that is non-negotiable.
Minimum hours/week: 15 hours (This comes to a minimum hourly rate of $20/hour.)
To Apply
Please apply and submit your resume with a cover letter to pcointern@madre.org. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. The submission deadline is December 15th, 2024.
EEOC Statement
MADRE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Black, Indigenous, People of Color, recent immigrants, persons with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ people, and other historically marginalized people from under-represented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence by integrating an intersectional justice lens into all our recruitment efforts.
Studies have shown that people from historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply for specific positions unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications listed in a job description. MADRE values lived experience and is highly committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that centers on intersectional justice. We actively seek to reach candidates from directly impacted communities.
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