Student Sponsorship Coordinator

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Position Description: The Student Sponsorship Coordinator oversees the coordination and administration of all US-based aspects of the student sponsorship program. This includes planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities. The Sponsorship Coordinator will work closely with staff in Tanzania to provide assistance and understand current student needs. In addition, this position will lead outreach strategies to grow our sponsor base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a budget for the program
• Decide on necessary expenditures for the program
• Work with accounting to set budget controls
• Collect student information
• Establish regular contact with Tanzanian teachers and administrators
• Identify and enroll sponsors
• Identify prospects
• Engage with potential donors
• Participate in networking events
• Provide information on sponsorship program
• Maintain contact between students, sponsors, and the organization
• Set protocols for communications
• Administrate contact between student and sponsor
• Field questions from sponsors as necessary
• Control, analyze, and enhance the program
• Write reports on the program for management and for funders
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take appropriate action to control the risks
• Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and conduct evaluations according to the program evaluation framework
• Report evaluation findings to the Executive Director and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate

Other Assigned Duties:

• Attend and participate in all volunteer meetings
• Provide coordination and participation in fundraising activities