About Us

The Journalism Refugees Education Fund (JREF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting journalists and media workers who have resettled in the U.S. and Canada due to threats related to their work. As global threats to press freedom rise, more journalists are forced to flee their home countries, leaving behind their careers and communities. JREF bridges a critical gap by providing educational opportunities that empower journalism refugees and their families to rebuild their lives and careers in their new homes.

Through scholarships and personalized support, JREF helps recipients pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees, certifications, English language programs and more.

We’re seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our organization. This part-time role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working remotely on a flexible schedule.

What You’ll Do

As Operations Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the success of JREF’s operations and programs. Your responsibilities will include:

Scholarship Program Coordination

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• Announce scholarship application openings and manage the application process.
• Coordinate the review process: distribute applications to reviewers, schedule reviews, and document award decisions.
• Notify recipients and non-recipients of award decisions.
• Collect post-award documentation and ensure all necessary paperwork is in place for enrollment.
• Liaise with educational institutions to collect invoices and coordinate scholarship payments.
• Track scholarship payments and oversee reapplication processes for returning recipients.

Financial Management

• Maintain accurate records of income, expenses, and scholarship disbursements.
• Manage banking relationships and work with JREF’s fiscal sponsor.
• Ensure timely completion of tax filings.
• Track donor contributions, issue thank-you letters, and provide tax documentation.
• Prepare agendas and record minutes for board and officer meetings.

Fundraising Support

• Manage and update templates for fundraising appeals to individuals and foundations.
• Track solicitation efforts and outcomes, leveraging tools like Salesforce to maintain donor relationships.
• Provide administrative support for fundraising campaigns and initiatives.

Communications and Public Relations

• Archive news releases and media coverage of JREF.
• Expand JREF’s presence on social media platforms.
• Develop and distribute newsletters to keep donors and supporters informed.
• Produce an end-of-year impact report in collaboration with the JREF board.

Who You Are

You’re an organized, detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting press freedom and educational opportunities. You thrive in small, mission-driven organizations and have experience in nonprofit operations, program management or a related field.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with nonprofit administration, including financial tracking and donor management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with tools like Salesforce (or similar CRM), social media platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to JREF’s mission of empowering journalism refugees and their families.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization making a tangible difference in the lives of journalism refugees. As Operations Manager, you’ll have the flexibility of remote part-time work while playing an essential role in advancing press freedom and education. To learn more about JREF, visit our website at journalismref.org.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to lkatzenberg@journalismref.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.