*This vacancy is closed.*
We’re hiring: Administrator
Freedom United is seeking a dedicated and experienced senior Administrator to join our team in a part-time, remote capacity. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone highly-organized, who is looking to transition into the nonprofit space and make a meaningful impact. The Administrator will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with US regulations, and handling basic financial tasks. The postholder will also provide administrative support to the campaigns team.
Freedom United is a Stop Slavery Campaigns Award finalist, respected for our ability to mobilize supporters and build power through digital campaigns for a world in which slavery no longer thrives. We are recognised for our My Story, My Dignity campaign, and topical issues including prison slavery, as well as building bridges between sex workers and the movement against trafficking.
We are looking for an experienced, highly organized and flexible self-starter who is inspired by our mission to end modern slavery. The ideal candidate values integrity; is detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently.
Part-time contractor (20-25 hours a week, mornings Monday through Friday preferred)
Location: Remote, home based (time zone preference EST +/- 2 or willingness to work on that time zone)
Application Deadline: Apply immediately – Rolling recruitment (we will close once we find the right candidate.)
Responsibilities:
• Maintain a high level of organization and efficiency in all administrative tasks.
• Ensure Freedom United is compliant with US regulations related to fundraising, tax, and employment.
• Support internal processes, primarily maintaining accurate and complete records.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including donors, vendors, and government agencies.
• Assist in organizing fundraising events and campaigns, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, reports, and other documents as required.
• Collaborate with accountants to ensure accurate bookkeeping and timely financial reports.
• Maintain proper record-keeping systems and databases for efficient data management.
• Works closely with the Executive Director to ensure the smooth running of the organization.
• Provide administrative support to the campaigns team, including scheduling, documentation, and coordination.
• Proactively identifying and progressing Freedom United’s administrative needs.
• Support the Freedom United team and be ready and willing to step in when needed to execute their work efficiently.
Experience and skills:
• At least 5 years’ experience with increasing seniority/responsibility in administration, operations, compliance, in any setting, including the private sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Familiarity with US compliance regulations, particularly in the areas of fundraising, tax, and employment, an asset.
• Understanding of basic finance processes, including receipts, invoicing, and financial records.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working remotely and as a contractor.
• A proactive and self-starting mindset, demonstrating self-motivation in getting tasks done in a timely manner independently.
• Demonstrated confidence in using technology and software tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to take initiative and find solutions to challenges and identifying areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures to enhance organizational efficiency.
• Basic understanding of finance processes, including receipts, invoicing, and record-keeping.
• Ability to work collaborative in a small, global team environment.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
• Be highly motivated and inspired by the mission to end modern slavery.
Any other duties as may reasonably be required.
Key values:
Integrity, flexibility, proactive, organized, confident
Benefits:
• Paid on time, every time
• Pay: generous hourly rate to reflect the experience and talent we’re seeking
This is a contractor role, you will need your own computer and access to internet.
To apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume/cv and cover letter of no more than 350 words, and any relevant supporting documents to [email protected]. Please include “Administrator Application” in the email subject line.
Freedom United is relatively identity diverse. We practice equality in our recruitment and see diversity to further improve our understanding of both the Freedom United community and victims and communities vulnerable to modern slavery. We’re particularly interested in applications from people with lived experience of trafficking and modern slavery.
Freedom United thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted. There will be a written exercise, followed by a test.
About Freedom United
Our vision: is a world free of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Our mission: We are the world’s largest community dedicated to ending human trafficking and modern slavery. We mobilize a united community to create power for change by making the public stakeholders in the ending modern slavery. We equip millions of supporters with awareness, education and ways to take action that drives real change.
Our values:
Action – We must bring together global voices as one to create power for sustainable change
Empowerment – We believe that the anti-slavery movement should be survivor-led
Community – Collaborating in strong partnerships and coalitions is central to our impact
Respect – We prioritize accuracy over sensationalism, rather we embrace complexity and nuance
Transparency – We value integrity, share what we know and collaborate wherever we can
You can read more about how we work and our beliefs including on mass action and the need for systemic change at https://www.freedomunited.org/how-we-work/