Job opportunity – Senior Officer, Alumni engagement and partnerships

Be a part of positive social change

Imagine working for an organization whose primary mission is to advance equality, social justice and respect for human dignity. Imagine that your work aligns with your personal values and that you participate every day in creating positive social change through transformative human rights education programs. Alongside 40 like-minded colleagues in Canada and partners around the world, you could help empower people to address inequality and discrimination, and work to build more inclusive and rights-respecting communities with Equitas.

 

The Opportunity

Human rights education changes people. Equitas has trained more than 6,000 practitioners who carry that change into schools, governments, civil society organizations, and communities across the globe. But a network of 6,000 people working in silos is only a fraction of what it could be as a connected collective.

This role is a pioneering and strategic mandate: to build, from the ground up, the vision, systems, and relationships that transform Equitas’ alumni into a global community and movement advancing equality and social justice together.

The Senior Officer will design and lead the development of Equitas’ alumni ecosystem creating the infrastructure, value proposition and engagement model that makes alumni want to connect, collaborate, and contribute. This includes shaping how the community functions, what it offers, and how it generates meaningful impact for both alumni and the broader human rights movement.

As part of the Impact and Innovation Team, the Senior Officer acts as a movement builder and strategic connector matching people, ideas, and opportunities across regions. The role aims to unlock the full potential of Equitas’ alumni as a collective force, strengthening human rights movements globally while contributing to Equitas’ visibility, partnerships, and long-term growth. 

 

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Alumni mobilization and community development 

• Design the vision of Equitas’ global alumni community: what it looks like, how it functions, and what makes it meaningful and engaging  
• Develop and communicate a clear value proposition for alumni participation and collaboration  
• Build and manage community engagement systems and platforms (including CRM and digital tools), ensuring readiness for community management at scale  
• Create and facilitate initiatives that bring the community to life (e.g., networking spaces, thematic groups, peer exchanges, events)  
• Develop strategies that encourage alumni-to-alumni engagement, with the goal of building a progressively self-sustaining network  
• Lead recognition and visibility initiatives that highlight alumni contributions to human rights  
• Ensure inclusive, equitable, and meaningful participation across regions and identities  
• Foster a safe, responsive, and trauma-informed community space, recognizing that alumni may seek support, share challenges, or be in vulnerable contexts  
• Promote resilience, ethical engagement, and appropriate referral/support practices  

 

2. Partnership development and global visibility 

• Identify and cultivate partnership opportunities emerging from the alumni community (e.g., collaborations with alumni-led organizations, institutions, or networks)  
• Strengthen Equitas’ global positioning by mobilizing alumni as leaders, experts, trainers, and advocates  
• Support the development of alumni leadership capacity to sustain and grow the network beyond direct institutional support  
• Collaborate with the Communications team to amplify alumni stories and Equitas’ global impact through storytelling, media content and campaigns  
• Coordinate alumni involvement in Equitas’ global events, panels, and advocacy initiatives to enhance visibility and impact  

 

3. Resource mobilization and strategic growth 

• Collaborate with Development and Program teams to identify and engage alumni as donors, ambassadors, or connectors to funding opportunities  
• Design and test innovative models for alumni contributions (e.g., mentorship, sponsorship, knowledge exchange)  
• Contribute to resource mobilization strategies in alignment with organizational priorities, ensuring clarity and coordination with fundraising functions  
• Explore sustainable models that strengthen the long-term viability of the alumni network  

 

4. Communication, storytelling and knowledge sharing 

• Plan and deliver consistent communications to alumni through newsletters, online platforms, and social media  
• Develop content that highlights the collective impact of the alumni network on advancing equality and social justice  
• Support the documentation and dissemination of good practices, success stories, and learning from alumni initiatives  

 

5. Monitoring, evaluation and learning 

• In collaboration with the Senior Manager - Impact and Accountability, establish indicators and tools to measure alumni engagement, visibility outcomes, and partnership development.  
• Collect and analyze data to inform strategy adjustments and demonstrate the value of alumni engagement for the organization.  
• Produce regular progress reports, success stories and recommendations for strengthening Equitas’ alumni strategy.  

 

6. Other 

• Contribute to strategic planning, program design and proposal development where alumni engagement or partnerships are relevant  
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Senior Manager - Impact and Accountability  

 

Who your are

You are passionate about human rights and social justice. You are motivated by Equitas’ mission, vision, and values, and strongly committed to them. Both strategic and action-oriented, you have a natural ability to connect people and transform networks into engaged communities. You navigate complex, multicultural environments with ease, fostering inclusive, collaborative, and respectful approaches. With excellent communication skills, you know how to mobilize, engage, and inspire diverse audiences around a shared vision. 

What is essential for the role

• Commitment to Equitas’ mission and values.  
• University degree in communications, international relations, human rights, nonprofit management or a related field  
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in alumni relations, community engagement, partnership development, strategic communications or MEAL  
• Proven experience in mobilizing and engaging large networks or communities, ideally in an international or human rights context.  
• Experience in building connections and fostering linkages across networks, regions, and diverse stakeholders  
• Demonstrated ability to identify and develop and sustain strategic partnerships and enhance organizational visibility through networks  
• Proactive, action-oriented profile with a strong understanding of Equitas’ partnership development approach   
• Excellent coordination, planning, and communication skills   
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across cultures and platforms  
• Excellent knowledge of digital engagement tools, CRM systems, and social media platforms.  
• Fluency in English and French, both oral and written.  
• Ability to work in complex, multicultural, and evolving environments  

What is an asset for the position

• Experience in facilitating or moderating workshops or discussions is a strong asset  
• Experience in designing online Human Rights Education (HRE) activities is an asset   
• Knowledge of Equitas’ networks is considered a strong asset   
• Experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, or advocacy is an asset.  

What We Offer

• We offer the chance to be a part of and make up a diverse and engaged team of people that are all meaningfully contributing to positive social change in Canada and around the world in their own way. 
• We value self-care, inclusion, and empathy towards all team members and place a strong emphasis on work-life balance. In addition to vacation time, we offer 2 weeks off over the winter holidays. 
• We believe in trust and openness and offer a flexible work environment. 
• We believe in creating space for everyone to lead and offer opportunities within our governance structure to allow for individuals in all roles to take on opportunities for leadership. 
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive salary for the NGO sector, 3 weeks paid vacation (4 weeks after 3 years), paid personal days, medical, dental, and life insurance, a group RRSP, and much more! 

Join us!

Given the nature of our work, Equitas strongly encourages applications from any candidates who have experienced marginalization, in particular, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, 2SLGBTQI+ people, and people living with disabilities. Candidates who wish to do so may self-identify in their application.  

At Equitas, we do not tolerate harassment, discrimination, violence, or abuse of any form. All employment offers are conditional on the signing of Equitas’ Human Resources Policy, our Policy on Preventing Sexual Violence, Harassment and Discrimination, and satisfactory references. 

Equitas thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

For further information about Equitas consult our website’s Who we are section at equitas.org 

How to Apply?

Please send one attachment (cover letter and resume) with your name and “Administrative Coordinator” in the subject line by April 2, 2026, to rhequitas@equitas.org