GirlForward is seeking a Director of Development and Communications to join our team. This full-time position leads the organization’s fundraising, external communications, and marketing strategies in both cities. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategies to meet the fundraising needs with a current budget approaching $750,000 and seeking to grow.

We are looking for someone ready for the exciting challenge of growing revenue to amplify our investment in the potential of girls. The Director of Development and Communications will be based in our Chicago office and can expect to travel to Austin. This position oversees the Communications Manager and reports directly to the Executive Director.

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GENERAL INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Desired qualifications include:

• Current college or graduate student.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work well independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

• The ability to communicate in Pashto, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, or Burmese is a plus but optional.

• Must have a strong commitment to social justice and community engagement.

• Must believe in cultural humility and critically analyze their own identity, culture, power, and belief system in relation to the community. 

• Must believe in the power of girls to create positive change in their communities and the world.

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*Please note that all internships are unpaid

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