Princeton in Africa: Executive Director and Fall 2025 Internship Opportunities (Deadline: Rolling)

Explore Princeton in Africa’s open roles for Executive Director and Fall 2025 internships. Join us in fostering global leadership across Africa.

Princeton in Africa is an Equal Opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.

Open Positions

• Executive Director

• Fall 2025 Internships: Programs Intern, Programs & Operations Intern, Communications & Development Intern

  International internships

Executive Director

Apply Here: (Candidates reviewed on a rolling basis)

Princeton in Africa is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Princeton, NJ. We offer yearlong fellowships to recent college graduates with organizations across Africa, fostering meaningful contributions to Africa’s well-being and cultivating global relationships.

Program Snapshot

• 50 Fellows annually

• 30+ host organizations

• 15–18 countries

• Diverse sectors: public health, humanitarian aid, education, youth capacity building, agricultural development, and more

  Youth development programs

• Annual operating budget: $650,000

• Affiliated with Princeton University but independently funded

Position Overview
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for:

• Overseeing Fellow health and safety

• Managing finances and organizational operations

• Leading fundraising and communications

• Reporting to and engaging with the Board

Team Structure

• Reports to: Board of Directors

• Supervises: Deputy Director, fundraising and communications team

Purpose
Seeking a dynamic leader to strengthen our fellowship program and create new opportunities across Africa, aligning with trends in development and philanthropy.

Essential Functions

Management

• Set organizational goals and strategies for sustainability and growth

• Lead the team in achieving objectives and responding to challenges

• Oversee Fellow safety and financial stability

Fellowship & Alumni Programming

• Lead fellowship programs, including the Nexus Program

• Build host organization relationships and conduct site visits

• Organize Fellow events (orientation, midyear retreat)

• Support alumni engagement initiatives

Development & Communications

• Set and achieve fundraising goals from diverse sources

• Lead donor cultivation, database management, and reporting

• Oversee benefit events and communications strategy

• Serve as spokesperson for PiAf

Board Engagement & Governance

• Leverage board expertise for strategic guidance and fundraising

• Coordinate meetings, retreats, and committee activities

• Support board recruitment and governance activities

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• 5–10 years in international fellowship/education programs (3–5 in management)

• Strong fundraising and board management skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Experience in nonprofit budgeting and Microsoft Office

• Willingness to travel to Africa and work flexible hours

• QuickBooks/CRM knowledge a plus

Additional Information

• Health, dental, vision insurance

  Buy vitamins and supplements
  Buy vitamins and supplements

• 401K plan

• Salary: $90–110k (DOE)

• Flexible location (US or possibly Africa)

• 20 days vacation plus holidays

Fall 2025 Internship Opportunities

All internships offer:

• Fully remote or hybrid (Princeton, NJ office)

• $150/month stipend (~$450 for 3 months)

• 10–15 hours/week (students only; no full-time jobs alongside)

• Applications due: Thursday, August 14th (rolling review—apply early)

• Must be fully authorized to work in the US

Programs Intern

Purpose: Provide programmatic, administrative, and development support.

Skills & Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate (international relations, African studies, nonprofit management preferred)

• Strong writing, research, organizational skills

• G-Suite and Canva skills a plus

• Interest in nonprofit operations and African development

Fellowship Program Support

• Assist with Fellows Retreat and application process

• Support virtual programming

• Manage Fellow reports and databases

• Special project contributions (research, marketing, fundraising)

Programs & Operations Intern

Purpose: Support both programmatic and operational functions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Same as Programs Intern, plus:

• Strong administrative and office support capabilities

Fellowship Program Support

• Similar to Programs Intern role

Administrative Support

• Data entry into CRM

• Assist with mailings, supplies, and logistics

• Prepare slide decks for board meetings

• Draft stakeholder emails

Communications & Development Intern

Purpose: Support development and communications strategy.

Skills & Qualifications

• Current student or graduate (international relations, communications, nonprofit management preferred)

• Strong writing, research, and design skills

• Canva, G-Suite, WordPress experience a plus

• Outgoing personality and cross-cultural communication skills

Development & External Relations Support

• Create recruiting materials and manage social media

• Maintain donor databases

• Assist with website updates and event planning

• Research funding opportunities

How to Apply for All Internships
Email your resume and a cover letter stating:

• Your availability (late summer/fall)

• Why you are interested in working with PiAf

• If applying to multiple internship roles, indicate this in your cover letter

Send applications to: piafapp@princetoninafrica.org (Applications only accepted via this email; not through Handshake)

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