International Programs Coordinator - Sikh Nonprofit

Job summary

Research opportunities to support underserved Sikh communities in the Global South, and identify and recruit teachers, Gurmat educators, and vocational trainers. Build relationships with community and international partners, and assist with program planning, research, budgets, project development, and international communications.

Job details

We're Hiring | International Programs Coordinator | Associate Level 📍 Surrey, BC | Full-Time | In-Office SAF International is preparing to expand its educational and community development initiatives across the Global South in 2027. We're looking for a motivated, resourceful, and highly organized individual to work directly alongside our CEO at our Surrey headquarters. What you'll do: Research opportunities to support underserved Sikh communities in the Global South. Identify and recruit qualified teachers, Gurmat educators, and vocational trainers, particularly from Panjab to serve in other countries in the Global South. Build relationships with community leaders, educational institutions, and international partners. Assist with program planning, research, budgets, and project development. Coordinate international communications and help turn new ideas into meaningful projects. Who we're looking for: Background in education, international development, nonprofit management, or a related field. Strong research, communication, and organizational skills. Excellent English and Punjabi communication skills. Good understanding of Sikh communities and Punjab's educational landscape. Independent thinker who takes initiative and enjoys solving problems. Willingness to travel internationally when required. Why join SAF? This is an opportunity to work directly with the leadership of a growing international charity and play a meaningful role in developing programs that empower underserved communities. If you're passionate about Sikhi, education, and making a difference beyond borders, we'd love to hear from you. Apply through LinkedIn and email your cover page to careers@safinternational.org

What you’ll do

Research opportunities to support underserved Sikh communities in the Global South, and identify and recruit teachers, Gurmat educators, and vocational trainers. Build relationships with community and international partners, and assist with program planning, research, budgets, project development, and international communications.

Requirements

A background in education, international development, nonprofit management, or a related field is sought, along with strong research, communication, and organizational skills. Candidates should communicate excellently in English and Punjabi, understand Sikh communities and Punjab's educational landscape, take initiative, solve problems independently, and be willing to travel internationally.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Research
• Communication
• Organization
• Program Planning
• Budgeting
• Project Development
• International Communications
• Relationship Building
• Recruitment
• Problem-Solving
• Initiative
• English Communication
• Punjabi Communication
• Sikh Community Knowledge
• International Development

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative