We are happy to announce that we are expanding our team! We are seeking motivated, creative individuals who are committed to furthering Rationale's mission.
Rationale works to improve access to education among vulnerable youth in northern Uganda by building community-driven scholarship programs. Our current partnership is with St. Jude Children's Home in Gulu, Uganda. Together we have created a scholarship program that supports secondary and university students while simultaneously investing in their food security farm which provides agricultural skills-training for our scholarship recipients as well as essential, nutritious meals for younger children still living at the home.
Rationale is currently seeking: a communications & operations volunteer, a grant & research volunteer, working group members, and fundraising volunteers. Be sure to visit our other postings to determine which position is the best fit for you.
Working Group Members (1-2 meetings per month, 2 hours per meeting)
We are looking for working group members in Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO!
Responsibilities:
- Group members will be responsible for meeting once or twice a month to brainstorm how to best promote Rationale, develop fundraisers, or discuss issues related to Rationale's programs in Uganda. The discussions will be wide-ranging and critical in nature, resembling more of a discussion group than an organizational meeting. A primary goal of this group is to ensure that our work consistently remains in line with our name and our mission.
Qualifications:
- Attention to nuance in the field of NGO and African affairs
- Critical thinking skills
- Experience or working knowledge of debates related to non-profit development, education, or food security programs within an international, preferably African, context
We value critical dialogue and an inclusive working environment. All of our staff are 100% volunteer. Individuals interested in the above positions need to be highly motivated with the ability to communicate with other members through email or phone on a consistent basis and work successfully without a central office.
