Deputy Director At Young Peacebuilders

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Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 15-40 hours weekly (to be agreed; responsibilities scaled to match candidate’s availability and experience)
Reporting To: Executive Director, Dr. Michael McGill
Language: Spoken and written fluency in English
Location: Remote with reliable Internet connection
Deadline: Reviewed on a rolling basis
Compensation: This is a volunteer or self-funded position. We will work together to secure funding to transition this role to paid employment as funding becomes available.

What Young Peacebuilders Does

Young Peacebuilders empowers children and youth in conflict-affected regions to become effective peacebuilders through Young Peacebuilders Clubs. We provide online training, mentorship, and support to partner organizations implementing youth-led peacebuilding projects in countries including USA, Ukraine, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Uganda, Nigeria, and Democratic Republic of Congo. Our model emphasizes local ownership, sustainable impact, and student-led community initiatives. More at YoungPeacebuilders.com.

Who This Role Is For

  • Experienced professionals in later career stages seeking meaningful volunteer leadership that leverages decades of business or nonprofit management, fundraising, or international development experience
  • Mission-minded individuals already supported through a mission or service organization or willing to raise personal support to invest in global peacebuilding
  • Rising leaders willing to be self-funded or raise personal support while building senior leadership experience with an innovative organization positioned for growth

Description

The Deputy Director will partner with the Executive Director to lead organizational growth during a pivotal period. With automated membership sales and multiple partnership cohorts underway, YP needs leadership to secure sustainable funding and/or sales, strengthen board capacity, and scale impact. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for fundraising, board development, and operational management while working closely with the ED on strategy and partner relationships.

Primary Responsibilities

Fundraising & Resource Development (Priority)

  • Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategy across foundations, individual donors, and institutional funders, and product sales
  • Write grant proposals and concept notes for major funding opportunities ($10K-$500K range)
  • Cultivate relationships with prospective donors and prepare compelling cases for support
  • Work with board members on fundraising outreach activities
  • Explore revenue model development including membership scaling and “buy one, give one” approaches

Operations & Team Management

  • Oversee volunteer HR Director, Communications Manager, and new team members
  • Manage organizational systems, compliance, and administrative functions
  • Coordinate volunteer recruitment and deployment across teams
  • Ensure efficient operations that support program delivery and growth

Partnership & Program Support

  • Support cohort management processes including partner communications and progress tracking
  • Coordinate content gathering for impact reporting and social media
  • Work with ED on technical expertise delivery to partners
  • Contribute to strategic planning and organizational development

External Representation

  • Represent Young Peacebuilders at conferences, with potential partners, and in professional networks
  • Build relationships with organizations, churches, and schools that could benefit from Young Peacebuilders Clubs
  • Strengthen YP’s visibility and credibility in the peacebuilding sector

Board Development & Governance

  • Assist with board expansion strategy to strengthen fundraising capacity and organizational governance
  • Support quarterly board meetings with materials, agendas, and follow-up on action items
  • Build board member commitment to fundraising and strategic priorities

Qualifications

Required:

  • Passionate commitment to YP’s mission of empowering youth as peacebuilders
  • 5+ years in management, nonprofit or business leadership, or equivalent roles
  • Proven ability to build relationships and mobilize resources
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-directed work style with ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strategic thinking with operational follow-through
  • Experience working across cultures and with international partners

Strongly Preferred:

  • Track record in fundraising from foundations, major donors, or institutional sources
  • Experience in nonprofit board development and governance
  • Background in peacebuilding, youth development, international development, or related fields
  • Network of relationships with potential funders or partner organizations
  • Demonstrated ability to write compelling proposals and cases for support

Assets:

  • Personal fundraising relationships or connections to philanthropic networks
  • Marketing or sales background applicable to membership scaling
  • Experience building organizational systems and capacity during growth phases

What We Offer

  • Meaningful Impact: Lead an organization reaching hundreds of youth peacebuilders across conflict-affected regions
  • Strategic Influence: Shape organizational direction during a pivotal growth period
  • Professional Growth & Global Connections: Build leadership capacity in the critical field of peacebuilding with significant autonomy to develop your skills, expand your international network, and potentially travel to partner regions
  • Collaborative Partnership: Work closely with experienced ED providing technical expertise, partner relationships, and strategic coaching
  • Flexibility: Remote work, flexible scheduling 15-40 hours weekly and responsibilities can be progressively staged to match your availability, experience level, and development goals
  • Proven Model: Join an organization with demonstrated impact, automated revenue streams, and strong international partnerships

Our Current Reality

We have strong programmatic momentum with 40+ active clubs, automated membership sales, and international interest. Expenses and income are limited, making fundraising leadership critical to sustainability and growth. The right Deputy Director can help us reach the tipping point where impact and income align. We are committed to working together to secure funding for this position and welcome candidates who can envision this growing into a fully compensated executive leadership role.

How to apply

Questions may be directed to info@youngpeacebuilders.com, though applications must be submitted via the online form.

To Apply: Complete form here https://forms.gle/kEvmANVrtapjEQNR8