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Executive Director / Head of U.S. Operations - Friends of The Buddha Fellows

Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    November 2, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    October 30, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Salary:
    USD $60,000 - $100,000 / year
    Salary will be determined commensurate with experience
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Rural Areas

    Description

    Friends of Buddha Fellows is a mission-driven nonprofit based in the United States that supports the Buddha Fellowship, which is headquartered in India and focuses on developing scalable entrepreneurial ventures that also create good livelihoods in small Indian cities and rural areas. Buddha Fellows strive to alleviate poverty in rural India by empowering entrepreneurs to build sustainable livelihoods in underserved communities. To date, there have been 51 Buddha Fellows across 8 Indian states, which have created 137 jobs in rural India.

    The U.S. office plays a strategic role in mobilizing philanthropic capital, building institutional partnerships, and amplifying the organization’s global impact.

    Benefits

    -Health coverage

    -2 weeks vacation

    -Remote work opportunity

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Fluency in reading and writing English.

    Ability to speak Hindi is a bonus.

    Location

    Remote
    Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
    Associated Location
    7 Bayfield Road, Boston, MA None, United States
    Wayland MA 01778

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