Co-Impact is seeking an experienced Assistant, Philanthropy & Communications to provide high-quality administrative and operational support to its global Philanthropy & Communications team during a 13.5-month parental leave period. The position is fully remote and available to candidates who are authorized to live and work in the United Kingdom.
The role is based within Co-Impact’s Philanthropy & Communications department and offers an annual gross salary of USD 74,000, pro-rated monthly for the duration of the fixed-term contract and paid in the local currency equivalent. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM British Summer Time on September 4, 2026, although applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close early.
About Co-Impact
Co-Impact is a global philanthropic organization that works with local changemakers and funders to strengthen health, education, and economic systems. Its approach focuses on addressing the root causes of inequality and supporting lasting, large-scale improvements for women, girls, and marginalized communities.
Operating across five continents, Co-Impact provides large, flexible grants and strategic support to locally rooted partners in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Its work is strongly centered on gender equality and women’s leadership, with partner initiatives expected to benefit more than 600 million people.
The organization aims to deploy more than $1 billion by 2030 and works toward a world where everyone can lead fulfilling lives. Co-Impact partners with Professional Employment Organizations to employ its staff.
Role and Key Responsibilities
The Assistant will report to the Vice President, Philanthropy & Communications and support the Vice President, Strategic Partnerships Director, and wider team. The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth operation of a globally distributed team working across multiple time zones.
Key responsibilities will include providing executive and administrative support, managing calendars, coordinating international travel, processing expenses, and collaborating with other Assistants and Operations colleagues to coordinate meetings and travel arrangements.
The Assistant will also coordinate team meetings by handling scheduling, agendas, logistics, minutes, and follow-up actions. Additional duties will include supporting webinars, workshops, internal meetings, presentations, and other virtual or in-person engagements.
CRM and Knowledge Management
An important component of the position involves maintaining accurate organizational information and supporting knowledge management. The Assistant will use Salesforce to create and update contacts, organizations, and funding opportunities.
The role will also involve uploading meeting notes and engagement records, assisting with the movement of funding opportunities through the Salesforce pipeline, and maintaining high data-quality standards.
The successful candidate will help maintain organized Box folders and document-management systems so that important information remains accessible to members of the global team.
Candidate Qualifications
Co-Impact is looking for a highly organized professional with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least five years of experience supporting senior executives and globally distributed teams across multiple time zones.
Candidates should have excellent written and verbal English communication skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experience with Salesforce or another CRM platform is also required.
Relevant experience should include international travel coordination, calendar management, expense administration, and executive support. Experience in philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, or international development is desirable but is not essential.
Essential Skills and Attributes
The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding organizational and prioritization skills and be able to manage multiple competing demands independently. Strong attention to detail, discretion, professionalism, and reliable follow-through are essential.
Candidates should also be proactive, resourceful, adaptable, and solutions-focused. The ability to collaborate effectively across cultures, teams, and time zones is particularly important for this global role.
The successful applicant should also be comfortable identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes, systems, and workflows. Occasional international travel may be required.
Salary and Benefits
Co-Impact offers an annual gross salary of USD 74,000, pro-rated for the 13.5-month contract and paid in the equivalent local currency, together with a generous benefits package.
The organization’s compensation philosophy emphasizes equity and fairness, transparency, and accountability. Co-Impact does not negotiate individual salary or benefits packages and publishes compensation information to promote consistency and transparency.
The role is fully remote and flexible, but applicants must be authorized to live and work in the UK. Candidates should also be comfortable participating in occasional early-morning or late-afternoon meetings due to the organization’s international operations.
Application Deadline and Process
Interested candidates should submit a tailored CV and cover letter that directly address the requirements of the Assistant, Philanthropy & Communications position. The cover letter must confirm authorization to live and work in the UK.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM BST on September 4, 2026. Because applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, candidates are encouraged to apply early. The vacancy may close before the deadline if a strong pool of applicants is received.
Shortlisted candidates are expected to hear from the recruitment team by mid-to-late September 2026. Co-Impact will only contact applicants selected for interviews and cannot accommodate informational calls before the interview stage.
