Impact & Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time, Contract)
Organization: Gratitude Network
Reports to: Director of Impact & Engagement (Erica Jeffries)
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–15 hours/week
Duration: 6–10 months (with potential to extend)
Compensation: $300–$600/month ((commensurate with experience)
About Gratitude Network
Founded in 2014, Gratitude Network (GN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that improves the lives of children and youth around the world by accelerating the community impact of social entrepreneurs. Our flagship program, the Gratitude Network Fellowship, provides non-profit leaders with a suite of support to help them and their organization achieve long-term sustainability. Since its inception, GN has supported over 300+ nonprofit leaders across 130+ countries, impacting 220M children and youth. GN Fellows have consistently demonstrated measurable success, with 95% still operating and an average 5X increase in children served and a 4X increase in revenue 3 years post program. At our core: no nonprofit leader should have to change the world alone.
About the Role
We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive, and mission-driven operator to support our Director of Impact & Engagement, Erica Jeffries. This role is ideal for: a savvy college student with real experience or a career professional looking to break into the nonprofit/social impact space. You’ll get hands-on experience across event planning, stakeholder engagement, and fundraising strategy—with a front-row seat to how a global nonprofit actually runs. You’ll also play a key role in executing our annual Gratitude Network Summit, a global convening of nonprofit leaders, funders, and partners.
What You’ll Do
1. Summit & Event Execution (Major Focus)
- Support planning and execution of the Gratitude Network Summit (in San Francisco October 14-16)
- Coordinate logistics (registration, communications, timelines)
- Help manage speakers, volunteers, and partners
- Track deliverables and ensure nothing falls through the cracks
- Support pre-event planning and post-event follow-up
- Attend event and assist in its execution (if possible and all expenses will be covered)
2. Stakeholder Engagement
- Draft and manage communications with alumni, donors, and partners
- Support outreach efforts (LinkedIn, email campaigns, tracking)
- Help build materials (one-pagers, decks, press language, etc.)
- Assist with onboarding and engagement of board and volunteer groups
3. Research & Strategy Support
- Conduct research on sponsors, partners, and event trends
- Identify potential speakers, partners, and opportunities
- Organize insights and recommendations for the team
Who You Are
- Exceptionally organized—you don’t drop balls
- A strong communicator (written + verbal)
- Scrappy, proactive, and comfortable figuring things out
- Detail-oriented and take pride in high-quality work
- Energized by mission-driven work and global impact
- Comfortable working remotely and managing your time
Bonus if you have:
- Experience with event planning, internships, leadership, sales, marketing
- Familiarity with Google Suite, Canva, or CRM tools
- Interest in nonprofits, social entrepreneurship, or global development
What You’ll Gain
- Real experience inside a high-growth, global nonprofit
- Exposure to fundraising, partnerships, and event strategy
- Direct mentorship from senior leadership
- A powerful network of nonprofit and corporate leaders
- A strong resume builder + professional reference
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a paragraph describing why you’re interested in working with Gratitude Network, with the subject line “Impact and Engagement Coordinator Application – [Your Name]” to Lauren Reilly, Executive Director at lauren@gratitude-network.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
Gratitude Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.