Events and Board Relations Associate

Mission

Through healing, education, and love, the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) empowers orphaned and vulnerable Rwandan youth to build lives of dignity and contribute to a better world. Since 2008, we have provided over 2,000 vulnerable Rwandan youth, ages 14–22, with the secondary school education, extracurricular activities, medical and mental health services, and family environment they need to heal from past trauma and build fulfilling lives.

At ASYV, we believe all children deserve a loving family and a safe home. We believe the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village can serve as a model of how to heal a traumatized society through caring for its children. To learn more about ASYV, visit our website. Our work is best understood through the words of our students; you can listen to their voices on our YouTube channel.

Overview

The Events & Board Relations Associate supports all activities of the Board of Directors and its committees and manages the ASYV events portfolio. The Events & Board Relations Associate reports to ASYV’s Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer.

This position can be remote or hybrid in the New York City area. The position will include staffing New York events and travel to Rwanda or regional sites for the Board retreat every year.

Responsibilities

Board Relations

• Support the Board and its committees to meet their strategic goals
• Coordinate all aspects of Board and committee meetings, including lists, timelines, schedules, agendas, minute taking and circulation, logistics, RSVPs, and technology
• Manage the logistics, including travel, meals, hotels, etc. for annual Board retreat in Rwanda or New York
• Implement all administrative aspects of Board member onboarding and governance, including Board Book, forms, and legal disclosures
• Serve as liaison to the Board

Events Management

• Manage the planning and execution of annual Village Time gala including workflow between staff and the gala consultant, eblasts, event committee management, and program.
• Coordinate travel and lodging logistics for ASYV alumni who attend Village Time gala
• Plan and implement smaller fundraising events, including group dinners, cocktail parties, and educational events, including securing venues, managing contracts and budgets, invitation process, and event design.
• Create fundraising pages and websites for events.

General Administration

• Office administrative support as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of events related development experience
• Experience in Board or donor relations
• Skills with Microsoft Office suite, experience with Raiser’s Edge, Classy, Canva, and Constant Contact, or comparable systems
• Strong skills in written and oral communication and organization
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to make decisions, maintain confidentiality, and to work collaboratively across an organization and as a member of a team
• Comfort with communicating across cultural differences
• Interest in the work of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and dedication to its Core Values

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $65,000 to $69,000. Benefits include PTO; medical, dental, and life insurance; and a 401k plan that includes personalized investment guidance, among others. The position begins after May 27, 2025.

This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa transfers.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@asyv.org with the position title in the subject line. Due to the volume of applications, we will be unable to respond to every application; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to building a diverse staff and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Qualified candidates of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions.