Job Postings
Why Join Our Team?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the world.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Domestic and international travel opportunities.
Job Benefits:
- 401(k) plan benefits with company matching
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Health Insurance
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid remote/onsite work
- Professional development assistance
EEOC:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Currently Available
Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and innovative individual to join our team as a Membership Program Development Coordinator for our small international non-profit organization. This role will primarily focus on driving the development and growth of our membership program while also supporting fundraising efforts targeting individual donors.
The Membership Program Development Coordinator will have a unique opportunity to shape and enhance our membership initiatives to maximize engagement and support. Join us in shaping the future of our organization through the development of a vibrant and engaged membership community. If you are passionate about membership program development and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities:
Program Development (60%)
- Design, develop, and implement a strategic and operational plan for the organization’s membership program, including goals, objectives, and key performance indicators.
- Design the program’s framework for engaging and categorizing members by topic, category, etc., and membership levels.
- Develop the membership program concept and framework for relationship interaction to facilitate member advising on issues & topics, mentoring, exclusive interactions, and elements that distinguish the value add to being a global peace network member.
- Working with internal stakeholders and specifically Communications Team, research, analyze, present options for an online and digital platform to facilitate an exclusive online social group in complement to the global network of the membership program.
- Engage stakeholders within the organization to develop, implement, and activate membership.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify target audiences, membership trends, and potential growth opportunities.
- Develop membership policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as foster a cohesive, fruitful, and engaging culture.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create compelling membership benefits, including access to programs, events, resources, and exclusive opportunities.
- Establish membership recruitment and retention strategies, utilizing a mix of marketing channels, outreach activities, and engagement tactics.
- Monitor membership data and analytics to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and inform strategic decision-making.
- Implement systems and tools to streamline membership processes, enhance member experiences, and facilitate communication and engagement.
- Research different models of membership programs to include subscription like models, free, scholarship, and hybrid models (free member benefits and exclusive member benefits).
Coordination and Integration (15%)
- Attend GPF signature and international programs.
- Attend GPF internal development meetings to ensure comprehensive integration of the membership program into all ongoing programs.
Donor Development (15%)
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential individual donors who have a strong affinity for our mission and programs.
- Assist in developing personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies to secure donations and support.
- Collaborate with the fundraising team to integrate membership and donor development efforts, ensuring a cohesive approach to engagement and stewardship.
- Support donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgment letters, recognition programs, and donor appreciation events.
- Develop options to have appropriate donors to be recognized in website, membership program, and boards, councils, advising groups etc.
Fundraising Support (10%)
- Research opportunities for fundraising education online or at conferences.
- Develop and research ways of building a fundraising framework and methods with internal stakeholders and partners.
- Research and develop different tools and systems as part of pathways for use by internal stakeholders in approaching and developing individual donor and fundraising options.
- Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
- Identify potential individual donor fundraising opportunities with internal stakeholders and develop a plan for Executives or Department Leads to engage.
- Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
- Coordinate with the Communication team and creative social media internal stakeholders to leverage social media for potential donors and the membership program.
- Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns, direct mail programs, event fundraising campaigns, and major gifts fundraising.
- Increase cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
- Update donor databases. Develop a framework of characterizing types of engagements and donors on the database.
- Provide support to fundraising activities, including assisting with donor research proposal development.
- Coordinate with fundraising team members to ensure alignment between membership and fundraising strategies.
- Assist in planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns, leveraging membership engagement to enhance fundraising outcomes.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Passionate about the organization’s mission and bringing personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field. Master’s degree preferred
- Proven experience in membership program development, preferably within the non-profit sector.
- Strong proficiency in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at the local, national, regional, and multinational levels.
- Ability to reach across racial, ethnic, generational, socioeconomic, rural/urban, and denominational lines.
- Extensive experience with an international and/or non-profit organization.
- Excellent written, oral, and public speaking skills in English; capable of producing high-quality reports, memos, website articles, etc.
- Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to membership programs and fundraising activities.
- Technical requirements: Advanced in Zoom, Google Workplace, MS Office, CRM (Salesforce), or similar software.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, donor management software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing successful membership programs.
- Experience in fundraising and donor development.
- Multilingual a plus.
- Frequent overtime, frequent travel (domestic & international), irregular work hours, willingness to travel as needed to attend organization and partner conferences and other events.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.
Application Process:
Please submit your resume and cover letter in a PDF document to [email protected] and let us know why you are the right fit for this role. GPF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We look forward to receiving your application.
Summary:
The Creative Content Writer reports to the VP of Education and is based in our Lanham, MD office, and hybrid/remote options are available. The writer carries significant responsibility in promoting the values and practices that strengthen marriages and families, focusing on the family as the cornerstone of society. This mission emphasizes the importance of fostering strong, resilient, loving, and connected families across multiple generations and the extended family, ensuring that the family is the most vital and enduring human institution.
The Creative Content Writer’s primary goal is to develop content that demonstrates the importance and priority of the family and highlights how intimate familial relationships contribute to a life of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment. This involves the critical role parents play in building and nurturing strong families, serving as the primary role models for their children, and exemplifying healthy relationships, strong moral character, and positive ethical values. Shared universal values like respect, trust, commitment, communication, gratitude, empathy, investment, love, and forgiveness provide the moral and ethical framework that supports and strengthens enduring marriages and families.
The ideal candidate will understand that personal development is naturally embedded in family development. They will create content that not only focuses on individual growth but also emphasizes the impact of this growth on the family and marital relationships as a whole. This includes illustrating how lifelong character, holistic growth (spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical), high standards, strong relationships within the family unit, and marriages can serve as a foundation for broader community transformation. The content will also provide practical, proven strategies for parents to effectively lead their families through moral leadership and nurturing orderly, respectful, and meaningful relationships.
Responsibilities:
Writing (50%), Content Application (25%):
- Collaborate with the VP of Education to create and implement content emphasizing character, conscience, leadership, values, skills, well-being, and lifelong character
development for families and extended families. - Design and deliver inspiring, experiential, and practical workshops, courses, webinars, workbooks, presentations, concept notes, advocacy material and media, hybrid, and
other content that facilitates family and marital growth and transformation, focusing on creating strong marital and family relationships. - Lead brainstorming sessions to generate ideas and develop content focused on family transformation and its impact on multigenerational and extended family and community culture.
- Engage with stakeholders who work with families and extended families to understand their needs, goals, and challenges, ensuring the content is relevant and impactful.
- Translate complex ideas and concepts into cohesive, compelling, and relevant written material supporting family development.
- Illustrate the connection between educational transformation content and building great families and marriages, highlighting the interdependence of educators, parents, and
family units. - Develop content that supports parents and spouses in modeling good character, setting high standards, and fostering strong relationships.
- Incorporate practical advice on teaching values, effective communication skills, and creating a supportive home and marital environment into the content of supporting
children. - Ensure all content aligns with the brand’s voice and values, working closely with a geographically dispersed core team.
- Stay updated on the latest research and trends in personal and family growth, character development, creativity, relationship leadership, and family development.
- Assist the VP of Education on special projects and assignments.
- Participate in regular working sessions with GPF’s global affiliates and stakeholders.
- Develop presentations and workbooks to support family and marital capacity building.
- Write engaging short and long-form content that educates and inspires readers and workshop participants about personal, educational, and family transformation.
- Adapt content development strategies as needed to align with departmental and organizational targets.
Research (25%):
- Conduct research on topics related to family transformation, including self-improvement, character, creativity, values, skills, well-being, and family dynamics.
- Use data and insights from social science research to create compelling content that resonates with our target audience.
- Benchmark trends in the field to ensure content remains current and relevant.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Education, Family Studies, human resources, organizational development, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees and certifications in coaching, training, capacity building, and leadership are a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in personal and family transformation and related content creation.
- Deep understanding and interest in personal growth and development principles, values-driven family, and extended family building.
- Conceptual thinker and writer with a strong understanding of adult learning principles, growth mindset, coaching methodologies, creative problem-solving techniques, and a
desire to help families achieve their goals. - Proven experience in personal and family development, coaching, training, or a related field, preferably in a leadership capacity.
- High level of creativity, innovation, collaboration, active listening, and the ability to apply these skills in various contexts.
- Commitment to continuous learning and development, staying current on industry trends, research, and best practices.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, working effectively with a global and culturally diverse team.
- Deep involvement in personal and family development, with specialized knowledge and strong connections to leading and influential figures.
- Excellent writing, editing, research, analytical, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices and keyword research.
- Willingness to travel to Seattle, WA, for key meetings several times yearly.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in MS 365, Google Workplace, modern AI tools, ChatGPT, Zoom, Teamwork, Salesforce, and other similar tools.
- A unique combination of skills, including strong interpersonal abilities, a deep understanding of human behavior, and the capacity to think creatively and strategically.
- Primary Time Zone EST.
- Occasional overtime, opportunity/willingness to travel (domestic & international) as needed to attend signature company and partner conferences and other events.
- Given the organization’s global operations across multiple time zones, the ability and willingness to work extended hours or take on additional responsibilities when critical
issues arise are essential.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.
Application Process:
Please submit your resume and cover letter in a PDF document to [email protected] and let us know why you are the right fit for this role. GPF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job Posting & Requirements:
To apply for the Visual Communication Designer role, please submit your resume along with a portfolio that showcases your design work to [email protected]. Your portfolio should highlight your creativity, technical skills, and experience in website and design. Include examples of branding, website creation, graphic design, digital content, and any other relevant projects. Please ensure your portfolio is accessible as a PDF attachment.
Summary:
The Visual Communications Designer reports to the Director of Communications and Communications Manager and is part of the Communications Team. This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in the Seattle, WA, office.
The primary focus is to build, maintain, and upkeep the organization’s website(s), oversee visual production, design visuals, and ensure alignment with the organization’s brand, vision, and strategy. The position requires the proactive development of visual solutions for a wide variety of products and the management of implementation.
The position will support the Communications Team with cross-functions related to graphic design, content creation, web management, social media, and marketing. It requires collaboration with the Communications Associate and Content Coordinator to develop and execute effective campaigns.
Responsibilities:
Graphic and Website Design Production (50%)
- Develop concepts and execute original content as it relates to the organization’s branding guidelines
- Provide graphic design and illustration support for a variety of communications products and campaigns, including social media posts, banners, websites, infographics, brochures, newsletters, toolkits, templates, and other visual communications tasks, as needed.
- Review designs for errors before printing or publishing.
- Customization, and maintenance of the organization’s WordPress websites, ensuring seamless functionality and user experience.
- Use trend intelligence and knowledge of historical and current markets when designing and executing specific classifications
- Ensure compliance with copyright and licensing for all visual assets produced
- Ensure that all design materials meet accessibility standards to make them usable by individuals with disabilities, including considerations for color contrast, text size, and alternative text for images
- Ensure consistency of brand messaging across all visual materials by adhering to established brand guidelines
Maintenance, Upkeep, and Revamping (35%)
- Reengineer and optimize processes and procedures documenting SOP’s for this graphic and visual space and support the implementation of these across the company.
- Implement website requests from the communication department or other departments
- Conduct daily, quarterly, and annual website maintenance and optimization
- Oversee website security patches and address security vulnerabilities to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance with industry standards.
- Propose website build-out strategies, lead the conceptualization and execution of visual projects, ensuring all designs meet the desired goals and project timelines
- Design and annotate wireframes, develop prototypes, and ensure the strategy is present throughout the experience
- Build out prototypes on the staging site for review, as needed
- Ensure responsive design on all screen sizes including desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Report and formulate a solution to the Director of Communications and Communications Manager on website technical issues and troubleshooting needs as they arise
- Contribute to the design and enhancement of user interfaces, ensuring a visually cohesive and intuitive experience
Visual Consultation (15%)
- Collaborate with other departments or external partners to understand their visual needs and lead in implementing design strategies to convey content effectively through working on visual projects.
- Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple team members, stakeholders, or vendors on a wide range of materials, including web pages, presentations, signage, internal communications, newsletters, marketing materials, etc.
- Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine and improve the visual communication materials.
- Gather insights and recommendations to collaboratively ensure the strongest execution of brand-centric designs and design strategy.
- Delegate tasks effectively, manage workloads, and foster a collaborative environment within the team.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Passion for Global Peace Foundation’s peacebuilding mission; excited about engaging with many globally-minded stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, communications, marketing, or related degree.
- 3+ years experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat), Figma, and Canva.
- Advanced WordPress website maintenance and design experience (specifically with Divi Theme).
- Advanced Google Workplace, MS Office skills, MS 365, PC/Mac, Teamwork.
- Ability to manage multiple creative projects and priorities.
- Experience working with and coordinating various stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and other talent.
- Ability to think up creative ideas to promote a brand in innovative ways.
- Highly organized with the ability to coordinate multiple, deadline-driven tasks.
- Effective cross-team collaborator with the ability to work across multiple creative projects.
- Advanced aesthetic skills with the ability to design complex and compelling solutions with attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of typography, design principles, color, trends, and best practices across digital and print
- Solid understanding of production best practices for print and digital mediums.
- Highly meticulous, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic understanding of HTML and CSS
- Familiarity with UX/UI design processes and tools
- Must be current and keep on the cutting edge of the industry trends, emerging technologies, changes, and best practices in graphics and website design.
- International experience working with cross-functional teams is a plus.
- Experience with motion design and video editing is a plus.
- Experience with content strategy is a plus.
- Occasional overtime, opportunity/willingness to travel (domestic & international) as needed to attend signature company and partner conferences and other events.
- Given the organization’s global operations across multiple time zones, the ability and willingness to work extended hours or take on additional responsibilities when critical issues arise are essential.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.