Summary
Description
Who We Are
Engineers Without Borders USA exists to help build thriving communities around the world. We build a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs. We celebrate the joy that comes when communities get safe water flowing for the first time, light that now shines where it was dark, and bridges and pathways that connect to new opportunities. Our team is committed to community engineering to make a meaningful, lasting, and positive difference that elevates the leadership and autonomy of our partner communities. We are part of an equitable, global network of organizations that focus on community engineering to promote social justice.
We mobilize thousands of volunteers every year to respond to underserved and overburdened communities’ engineering needs.
Join Our Team
This is an exciting opportunity to join EWB-USA and contribute to meaningful impact through our international program!
The International Program Coordinator is part of a team of qualified engineers and professional staff tasked with developing and implementing strategies (programmatic and financial) to advance EWB-USA’s mission and vision. This position will provide critical coordination, support, and management to our purposeful partnership model and volunteer engagement with international projects.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
EWB-USA will be hiring two international program coordinators. Overall duties for the two coordinator positions are listed below; however, specific tasks and responsibilities will be divided between the positions.
- International Community Program Team Support and Coordination:
- Supports quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) for project data and reporting
- Supports Community Partnership Applications process
- Serves as primary contact for all general inquiries regarding ICP
- Assists with organizational monitoring and evaluation (data collection, analysis, reporting, impact story development, data clean-up)
- Participates in internal and external committees
- Coordinators chapter eligibility process and tracking
- Supports article and resource development, including support for cultural awareness and competency resources
- Provides content and support for website updates, social media, and other outlets in alignment with the Communications Team
- Volunteer and Chapter Engagement:
- Supports expert volunteer engagement efforts
- Serves as staff support for at least two Standing Content Committees (SCCs)
- Actively engages in mentor and ICP reviewer recruitment, retention, matching, tracking, and training
- Coordinates with Volunteer Engagement team and Program Engineers to support chapters with various activities including, but not limited to: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, resource development, training, chapter structure resources, problem solving, communication and coordination with chapters that are struggling.
- Supports volunteer project teams throughout the project process
- Supports expert volunteer engagement efforts
- Grant Prospecting and Management / Fundraising Support:
- Provides fundraising support and resources for volunteers/chapters
- Supports grant prospecting and monitoring of grants
- International Partner Support:
- Supports capacity-strengthening activities with purposeful partners around the world.
- Supports administrative tasks for partners
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, especially in International Development, Humanitarian Studies, Social Sciences, Business/Non-profit Management, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the nonprofit and/or international development sector
- Ability to process and analyze data
Desired Skills and Attributes
- Experience with data visualization
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Google Suite and Salesforce
- EWB-USA volunteer experience
- Spanish language proficiency
- Passion for EWB-USA’s mission and vision
Physical Demands and Work Environment (with or without accommodation)
- Ability to sit or stand at a computer for extended periods
- Ability to participate in virtual meetings
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, rarely up to 50 lbs.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 10% domestic travel, potential international travel
Location
- Preference may be given to Denver-based applicants. Flexible location options may be considered for the following states (CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KA, MA, MN, MI, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, UT, WA, WI). Occasional travel to Denver may be required.
EWB-USA’s Vision for DEI: In support of EWB-USA’s mission and vision, EWB-USA believes in the utmost importance of creating a safe space for all staff, volunteers, and partners to learn, grow, reflect, and feel free to be their authentic selves. We envision an EWB-USA that is a champion of DEI in the engineering industry and sets a positive example of true commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Engineers Without Borders USA is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Hiring Range: $60,000-65000
EWB-USA offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, unlimited PTO, 401K, and a flexible, collaborative work environment.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to this link . Applications must include a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and organization.
