Community Engagement Coordinator

Giving What We Can is looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to join their team.

Overview:

• Freelance contract: 12-month with possibility of permanent extension
• Location: Anywhere (remote) with extensive international travel
• Language: English
• Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 (depending on experience, seniority, and location); more information here
• Applications closing: 16th March

Job Description

Transform global philanthropy and make a significant impact by joining Giving What We Can (GWWC) as a Community Engagement Coordinator. In this role, you’ll lead proven initiatives that encourage people to commit to effective giving through our pledge programme.

Responsibilities

As a Community Engagement Coordinator at Giving What We Can, you will be responsible for the following:

 EA Conference Engagement (Primary)

• Lead GWWC’s presence at 10+ Effective Altruism Global Conferences (EAG(x)s) annually
• Manage and optimise Pledge Booth operations
• Build on our 2024 metrics:
  • 203 new pledges (86 10% Pledges, 117 Trial Pledges)
  • Estimated $10M+ lifetime donations generated
• Set and achieve quarterly pledge targets
• Develop and implement engagement strategies for conference attendees

Pledge Advocacy Programme Management (Secondary)

• Run four cohorts of our Pledge Advocacy Programme annually
• Each cohort: 20 participants, 8-week duration
• Build upon 2024 results: 45 new pledges (15 10% Pledges, 30 Trial Pledges)
• Create and deliver training materials
• Mentor advocates and track program effectiveness

Additional Community Engagement Activities (Tertiary)

• Other related activities and initiatives to support the EA and other segments of our community as required

Role Requirements

We recognise that not every candidate will have every quality listed and are committed to providing training and support. We are also somewhat open to negotiating the responsibilities to best fit the right candidate, aiming for the most beneficial outcome as our team grows.

Required Qualities

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Energised by frequent in-person and online interactions
• Strong understanding of effective altruism and/or effective giving
• Excellent written and spoken English communication
• Demonstrated project management capabilities
• Ability to travel internationally regularly
• Independent and self-motivated work style
• Alignment with GWWC’s mission, team values and community values

Preferred Qualities

• Experience as a 10% Pledger
• Background in philanthropy, fundraising, or strategic marketing
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Additional languages a plus

How to apply?

To apply for this role, please fill in the application form by March 16, 2025, 11:59 PM GMT.

From the application date through the end of the month and early April we’ll aim to review the applications, conduct paid work tests and initiate remote interviews

We will then request references from a preferred candidate with a view to making an offer of employment

Expected Start Date: April 2025