Remote Massachusetts Programs Assistant

About Sahiyo

Sahiyo is an award-winning, transnational organization dedicated to empowering Asian and other communities to end female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and create positive social change through dialogue, education, and collaboration based on community involvement.

About the Role

Sahiyo is seeking a detail-oriented, Massachusetts-based Programs Assistant contractor to support the execution of the HOPE MA Project. This is a part-time contractor position (15 to 20 hours per week) for a 1-year duration, subject to renewal based on funding and performance. The contract rate is $18.00 per hour. The position is remote and virtual, but requires travel within Massachusetts for in-person community outreach and event attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• HOPE MA Project Support: Assist with program implementation and logistical coordination for FGM/C and gender-based violence (GBV) services and programming across Massachusetts. Maintain and update stakeholder contact lists.
• Activists Retreat & Voices Program: Support operations, participant communication, and administrative tasks for Sahiyo’s Activists Retreat and the Voices to End FGM/C storytelling program.
• Training & Technical Assistance: Help coordinate scheduling, workshop materials, attendee tracking, and technical setup for training sessions and technical assistance requests.
• Community Education & Outreach: Represent Sahiyo at local community events, distribute educational materials, and support outreach strategies to engage impacted communities and allied organizations in Massachusetts.
• Team Collaboration & Reporting: Maintain regular communication with the Programs Team and Executive Director regarding progress, deliverable tracking, and administrative tasks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently based in Massachusetts with strong knowledge of or connections to local community networks.
• Ability to travel within the state for outreach.
• Demonstrated passion for Sahiyo’s mission, gender equity, human rights, or anti-gender-based violence initiatives.
• Self-directed with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities.
• Clear, empathetic, and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms) and video conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Meet).
• Comfort with project tracking systems.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a remote team.
• Contractor utilizes their own computer, phone, and home office resources.

Desired Qualities

• Experience working with diverse, multicultural communities.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally sensitive practices.
• Prior experience in community outreach, event planning, or non-profit program coordination.

Working Terms & Conditions

• Schedule: Contractor sets their own work hours, provided project deliverables, virtual meeting attendance, and scheduled event commitments are fulfilled.
• Tax Status: As a 1099 independent contractor, the individual is responsible for all self-employment tax obligations. This engagement does not include standard employment benefits.
• Expenses: Pre-approved local travel and administrative expenses incurred will be reimbursed.