CALLING Youth Leadership Champions: Join Girl Up as Associate, Strategic Pillars in 2026

Passionate advocates for gender justice, youth leadership, and social impact have an exciting opportunity to join Girl Up as an Associate, Strategic Pillars. This full-time remote position offers the chance to support youth-led initiatives, leadership development programs, and global advocacy efforts that empower girls and young activists around the world.

Hosted through Global Fund for Children, Girl Up is seeking a highly organized and mission-driven professional who can help strengthen operational systems, support youth leaders, and contribute to transformative programs that advance gender equality globally.

About Girl Up

Founded in 2010, Girl Up is a global leadership development initiative dedicated to advancing gender justice and empowering youth leaders worldwide. Through training, mentorship, resources, and advocacy opportunities, Girl Up equips young people with the skills and confidence needed to create meaningful social change.

Today, Girl Up supports more than 345,000 youth leaders across 155 countries and all 50 U.S. states. The organization is working toward an ambitious goal of reaching one million girls by 2030 through leadership development, activism, and community engagement.

As a fiscally sponsored project of Global Fund for Children, Girl Up benefits from a strong global network committed to shifting power to youth-led and locally rooted organizations.

About the Associate, Strategic Pillars Role

The Associate, Strategic Pillars will provide operational, administrative, and coordination support across Girl Up’s Youth-Led Action and Youth Leadership initiatives.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring youth leaders worldwide have access to the tools, resources, systems, and support needed to organize, advocate, and lead effectively within Girl Up’s global network.

The organization is particularly interested in candidates located in the Global South, although the role is fully remote and open to qualified applicants worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to several critical areas of Girl Up’s work.

Supporting Youth-Led Action Programs

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting youth grant administration and project award management
• Tracking payments and grant documentation
• Following up on grantee reporting requirements
• Maintaining youth and club databases
• Supporting onboarding processes for new clubs
• Managing community platform updates and resources
• Organizing toolkits, templates, and educational materials
• Coordinating virtual trainings and webinars
• Monitoring and responding to community inquiries

These activities help ensure that youth activists have access to the resources they need to drive change in their communities.

Supporting Youth Leadership Initiatives

The Associate will also assist with:

• Teen Advisor recruitment and onboarding
• Global Mental Health and Wellness programming
• Alumni engagement activities
• Leadership curriculum management
• Grassroots leadership coordination
• Program logistics and administrative support

Occasional weekend support may be required to accommodate global programming and community engagement activities.

Regional Coordination and Community Support

Collaboration is central to this role.

The Associate will work closely with regional teams to:

• Coordinate youth leadership activities
• Support global engagement initiatives
• Strengthen communication across regions
• Ensure alignment between local and global programming

This collaborative approach helps maintain a connected and vibrant international community of youth leaders.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Girl Up is seeking candidates who combine operational excellence with a strong commitment to youth empowerment and gender equality.

Preferred qualifications include:

• One to three years of experience in program coordination, administration, operations, community engagement, or youth development
• Experience working in remote and cross-functional environments
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Experience maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and tracking systems
• Comfort using digital platforms and learning new technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Additional experience that would be beneficial includes:

• Supporting virtual events and trainings
• Working with grassroots organizations
• Youth-focused programming experience
• Feminist or gender justice advocacy experience
• International or cross-cultural collaboration experience

What Girl Up Looks for in Candidates

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Passion for youth leadership and gender justice
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Accountability and professionalism
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Cultural awareness and global perspective
• Dedication to safeguarding youth communities

Girl Up values individuals who are proactive, solutions-oriented, and committed to creating meaningful opportunities for young people worldwide.

Benefits and Work Environment

Girl Up offers a competitive compensation package aligned with local market conditions and organizational policies.

Employees benefit from:

• Competitive salary based on location
• Flexible work arrangements
• Remote work opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Wellness-focused workplace culture
• Global professional development opportunities
• Meaningful mission-driven work

The organization prioritizes employee wellbeing and fosters a culture rooted in care, inclusion, and collaboration.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• Resume or CV
• Brief cover letter outlining qualifications and interest

Candidates must also answer three application questions:

1. What most excites you about this role?
2. What character trait could cause someone to struggle in this role and why?
3. How have you brought care and curiosity into your work? Please share specific examples.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are strongly encouraged.

Final Thoughts

The Associate, Strategic Pillars position represents an outstanding opportunity for emerging professionals who are passionate about youth leadership, gender justice, and global social change. Through direct support of youth-led programs, leadership initiatives, and international community engagement, the successful candidate will help empower the next generation of changemakers.

For individuals seeking a meaningful remote career that combines operations, community engagement, leadership development, and advocacy, this opportunity with Girl Up offers the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young leaders around the world.

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