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Leverage Your Talents and Skills in Fighting Global Poverty
Fine-tune your leadership skills as part of a dynamic team, while expanding your network and working for the greater good. Join New York young professionals and entrepreneurs building a globally minded philanthropic community that’s taking action to partner with microentrepreneurs in the developing world to provide opportunities to change their world.
The YAO – New York chapter is looking for passionate individuals to join the chapter leadership team for a one-year commitment. Contribute YAO volunteer hours alongside a team of young, adventurous and fun New Yorkers, and make a real global impact.
We’re currently recruiting for the following positions:
Membership and Recruitment Chair
• Welcome new members and help them plug into areas of interest within the chapter
• Maintain member database
• Research and establish contact with potential membership sources, including other nonprofits, schools, young professional groups, etc.
• Work closely with YAO’s Communications and Media Chair to implement social networking and PR campaigns
Fundraising Chair
• Coordinate planned fundraisers
• Research and track funding opportunities (grants, donations, etc.)
• Meet and educate major donors about Opportunity International’s work
• Ensure that all all donors receive a thank you
Education Chair
• Stay up-to-date on Opportunity International initiatives and advances in microfinance
• Coordinate Ambassador Trainings with Opportunity headquarters
• Educate YAO core team, general members and outside community about Opportunity International
• Implement planned educational events
Questions about the posted position or joining a committee? Please contact YAO-NY at yao.nychapter@gmail.com.
To apply, email the current leadership team with the following responses:
1. Why would you like to take this position, and what related experience do you have, if any?
2. What excites you about microfinance or international development?
3. Can you commit to making yourself available to the following time commitments for the next year?
Time Commitments:
• Once a month – two-hour evening leadership meeting
• Once a month – evening social event with members
• Once a year – annual leaders retreat
Apply to be part of YAO – NY’s leadership team at yao.nychapter@gmail.com.
