Reach Officer

Human-Appeal; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Appeal is seeking a Reach Officer to join the Global Reach Team. The role supports outreach and engagement initiatives through the Global REACH Community, developing strategies to improve visibility, accessibility, and participation while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to drive advocacy and impact.

You will plan events and campaigns, monitor performance, and maintain records to enhance donor relations and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE Mathematics, English. Ideally educated Education to degree level.
• Minimum of 2 years in similar post, proven track project and events management
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft, social media, Donor Management systems
• English Language

Responsibilities

• Fundraising Support – Contribute to fundraising initiatives by developing outreach strategies that drive donor engagement and income growth.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Development – Establish and maintain strong relationships with key Stakeholders, increasing collaboration opportunities.
• Event & Campaign Execution – Plan, coordinate, and support outreach events and campaigns that align with Human Appeal’s goals and expand the REACH Network.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance – Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, customer service standards, and fundraising codes of conduct.
• Data & Reporting – Maintain accurate records, analyse outreach performance, and provide insightful reports to improve engagement strategies.
• Administrative Efficiency – Deliver timely administrative support, resource management, and proactive communication to strengthen organizational operations.
• Community Engagement & Outreach – Successfully increased awareness and participation in Programs, ensuring measurable impact in target communities.

Job description

Who We Are

Who We Are

Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organisation. We deliver life-saving emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable, community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance. Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring, and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Reach Officer to join our Global Reach Team. The Reach Officer will play a key role in advancing Human Appeal’s mission by supporting the delivery of outreach and engagement initiatives through the Global REACH Community. The Reach Officer is responsible for developing and implementing outreach strategies that enhance visibility, accessibility, and participation, ensuring that Human Appeal effectively reaches and supports those in need. The Reach Officer works collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to drive advocacy, inclusion, and impact, strengthening relationships and promoting sustainable engagement.

Main Responsibilities

The Reach Officer will be responsible for:

• Fundraising Support – Contribute to fundraising initiatives by developing outreach strategies that drive donor engagement and income growth.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Development – Establish and maintain strong relationships with key Stakeholders, increasing collaboration opportunities.
• Event & Campaign Execution – Plan, coordinate, and support outreach events and campaigns that align with Human Appeal’s goals and expand the REACH Network.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance – Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, customer service standards, and fundraising codes of conduct.
• Data & Reporting – Maintain accurate records, analyse outreach performance, and provide insightful reports to improve engagement strategies.
• Administrative Efficiency – Deliver timely administrative support, resource management, and proactive communication to strengthen organizational operations.
• Community Engagement & Outreach – Successfully increased awareness and participation in Programs, ensuring measurable impact in target communities.
• Community Engagement & Outreach – Develop and implement outreach strategies to connect with target communities, ensuring meaningful participation in REACH programs. Actively engage with beneficiaries through events, campaigns, and digital platforms to promote awareness and accessibility.
• Fundraising & Donor Relations – Support fundraising efforts by designing engagement initiatives that attract donors and sponsors. Contribute to campaigns by maintaining strong communication with donors, ensuring retention and long-term commitment.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Management – Build and nurture relationships with local and national partners, including NGOs, businesses, and government agencies, to enhance REACH’s visibility and collaboration opportunities.
• Compliance & Risk Management – Ensure all outreach and fundraising activities adhere to legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements, including health and safety standards. Address potential risks proactively to maintain operational integrity.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting – Track and analyse outreach activities, measuring success against key performance indicators. Provide insights and recommendations based on data to optimize future engagement strategies.
• Administrative & Operational Support – Provide administrative support, including maintaining documentation, managing materials for deployments and events, and ensuring coordination across teams.
• Event & Campaign Coordination – Support the planning and delivery of REACH events and campaigns. Help coordinate logistics, communications, and REACHER participation to ensure smooth execution
• Community Engagement & Awareness – Assist in implementing strategies that grow REACH’s presence and deepen community relationships, promoting long-term trust and engagement.
• Donor & Partner Relations – Build and nurture connections with current and potential donors, charity partners, event providers, and businesses. Strengthen engagement through networking (face-to-face and online) to increase awareness and long-term support.
• Stakeholder & Local Organization Communication – Act as a point of contact with local partners, REACHERS and organizations, supporting communication, resource sharing, and visibility for REACH campaigns.
• Campaigns & Outreach Events – Organize and deliver outreach activities such as fundraising Challenges, workshops, team meetings and community events that align with REACH goals.
• REACHERS & Community Network Management – Recruit, train, and support a network of REACHERS and community representatives, ensuring a structured and productive engagement.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration – Collaborate with internal teams to support program delivery, Communication, and fundraising efforts related to REACH.
• Innovative Outreach Strategies – Identify and implement new tools, platforms or methods to expand REACH’s community engagement and visibility.
• Data & Impact Reporting – Maintain accurate records of REACH outreach and deployment activities. Provide input for reporting and reflection to support program improvement.
• Policy Adherence & Compliance – Support compliance with health and safety, fundraising, Safeguarding and data protection standards.
• Capacity-Building & Professional Development – Participate and seek training and learning Opportunities to grow skills in outreach, engagement and program delivery. Evolving needs and supporting the wider goals of REACH.
• Adaptability & Organizational Growth – Contribute flexibility to organizational priorities, responding to
• Promote & Uphold Best Practices – Adhere to ethical guideline, safeguarding principles, and organizational standards to ensure high-quality, respectful engagement with all stakeholders.

NB: Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned responsibilities; they may perform other duties as assigned

Candidate essential criteria:

• Minimum GCSE Mathematics, English. Ideally educated Education to degree level.
• Minimum of 2 years in similar post, proven track project and events management
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft, social media, Donor Management systems
• English Language

Candidate desirable criteria:

• Additional language skills e.g. Spanish, French, Arabic, Urdu, Gujrati, Hindi, Punjabi

Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.

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