Fundraising & Community Development Liaison, Iran
Company: Lantern.io
Location: Covina
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
About Lantern
Lantern is a censorship circumvention tool and peer-to-peer network
with over 12 million monthly active users around the world,
primarily in countries with the most extreme levels of censorship
and digital authoritarianism, including China, Russia, and Iran.
Lantern believes access to the uncensored internet is a human
right. We are committed to providing private, fast, reliable, and
secure access to the free and open internet so that our users, no
matter where they are on the planet, can freely seek information
and share their stories with each other and the world.Position
Summary
The Community Development Liaison are responsible for developing
and maintaining relationships with NGO's, non-profits, and
communities in their region. This position will help Lantern
develop its community outreach strategy and ensure good
relationships with the various partners. The Community Development
Liaison will help grow Lantern's presence in Iran.Network Building,
Fundraising & Collaboration -
Partner with providers regarding the
content in Farsi for Lantern's Peer to Peer networkRepresent
Lantern with external partners (including, but not limited to
funders, NGOs, and grassroots community groups)Serve as an
organizational ambassador at conferences (some international) to
promote the organization and to increase Lantern user baseDrive
high-impact fundraising to achieve overall revenue goalsProvide
input into the development of a strategic plan for fundraising
plans, including revenue, budget, goals and timelinesHelp develop
and execute innovative strategic plan developed annually and
revised periodically to ensure team exceeds all revenue
goalsCurrent Events, Cross-Cultural Management & Social Media
Monitor media coverage of Iran and
communicate relevant information effectively to the entire team to
help foresee potential internet blocking events in IranCollect
newsworthy updates related to Lantern in Iran for press
releasesMonitor Lantern's Iran-specific social media/messenger
platforms and engage with users as neededProvide social media
manager with relevant social media content related to Iran and
translate for Farsi platformsTranslate English to Farsi text for
various platforms, including website, social media, blogs, and
other messagingUser Engagement for Product Development, Grant
Reporting & Customer Success
Help to identify test users
in-country and collect qualitative data through surveys and
outreachCollaborate with product and tech teams to inspire creative
solutions to reach more usersProvide anecdotal user feedback to
Customer Success, based on engagement with social media/Telegram
audiences, to help identify areas for improvement, expansion, and
growth in regions experiencing censorshipWork closely with the
grants team to assist with grant reporting requirementsRequired
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in international
studies, philanthropy, or a related field2-3 years of experience
working in the NGO/non-profit space, with a focus on IranExisting
network of Iranian civil society & human rights organizations, as
well as with independent mediaStrong project management skills,
with the ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced startup
environment, setting objectives, and prioritizing activities based
on impactIndependent, self-motivated, and proactive. You don't
require constant input, and you have meticulous attention to
detailExcellent communication, management, interpersonal
skillsCultural sensitivity and the ability to navigate complex
social and political environmentsHighly curious, you are always
wanting to know the "why" behind actionsAbility to transform data
into insightsYou are fluent in Farsi and English, and are an
effective communicator and writerInnovate Labs (Lantern) - provides
equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of
age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental
disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic
information, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
by federal, state or local law. We are committed to building a
diverse staff and strongly encourage applications from candidates
who may be people of color, disabled, gender and sexual minorities,
and other disadvantaged backgrounds.Powered by JazzHR
Keywords: Lantern.io, Covina , Fundraising & Community Development Liaison, Iran, Other , Covina, California
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