Full time | Washington D.C. or New York City
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to careers@razomforukraine.org. In the subject line, please write “Director of Community Engagement” followed by your full name.
About Us
Razom’s mission is building a prosperous Ukraine. Razom means “together” in Ukrainian and serves as a constant reminder of the community that it takes to create, build and do. Razom creates spaces where people meet, partner and work together to unlock the potential of Ukraine. We maintain a relentless focus on the needs on the ground to support Ukraine and on opportunities to amplify voices from Ukraine in conversations in the United States. We operate in Ukraine as Razom Dlia Ukrayiny (Разом Для України) and we collaborate with organizations and individuals so that we can deliver the highest impact.
The Role
The Director of Community Engagement at Razom Advocacy serves as the main liaison between Razom and its network of partner organizations through the American Coalition for Ukraine. The role involves reaching out to external organizations, connecting people and ideas, and building bridges between external partners and Razom’s Advocacy Team. The Director also co-manages and oversees the Community Engagement team, setting strategic goals and managing workflow for staff, volunteers, and interns in partnership with the Director of Grassroots Advocacy. The ultimate goal is to strengthen advocacy for Ukraine by connecting external partners with Razom Advocacy initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Community Outreach
Develop and oversee Razom’s strategic priorities for outreach to and connections with other non-profit organizations, community groups, diaspora communities, and other community partnerships
Build and manage relationships between Razom Advocacy and our partners on the community level, establishing trust and reciprocity between other organizations and Razom
Identify new opportunities for partnership that align with Razom Advocacy’s strategic goals and establish connections with new organizations as necessary
Identify key opportunities to connect and support our partners through the attendance of events and conferences
Oversee the work of the American Coalition for Ukraine and help guide the Coalition through the process of professionalizing and formalizing organizational structure
Responsible for growing the number of coalition members and Razom’s membership in relevant coalitions
Oversee the project organization and implementation of two Ukraine Action Summit fly-in events per year, acting as project lead of the event programming
Create and oversee projects that leverage our community connections to support the initiatives of the other teams on Razom’s Advocacy Team
Community Engagement Oversight
Grow Razom Advocacy’s Community Engagement Team to increase capacity to fulfill strategic goals, via recruitment and identification of team needs
Manage work distribution and workflow, ensuring team members receive sufficient training and support
Empowering team members (employees, contractors, and volunteers) by communicating expectations, and by planning, monitoring, and appraising the results of team members’ work
Onboarding, training, and overseeing new team members including interns and volunteers assigned to the Community Engagement team
Ensure that the spread of Community Engagement responsibilities covers all areas of the team’s work and that each strategic goal is being covered in some capacity
Collaborate with the Senior Community Engagement Advisor to align initiatives strategically
Oversee the maintenance of team records and reports to ensure that work is transparent and provide a 360 degree view of the team’s priorities
Plan teamwide projects and initiatives, including opportunities for team building, workshops and goal-setting activities, and team social engagements to build cohesion
Regularly collaborate and communicate with the rest of the Advocacy Team to ensure that Community Engagement priorities are in line with other teams and that our work is supporting and assisting one another on all levels
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, international relations, international affairs, or a related field; post-graduate degree preferred
Demonstrated experience in government affairs, advocacy, grassroots organizing, or another related field
Excellent listening and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences and be comfortable with public speaking in a variety of formats
Ability to create and lead a team to implement strategic priorities to advance policy and advocacy work
Experience in building and growing a network of engaged individuals focused on a cause, preferably with advocacy as the goal
Previous experience in coalition building and developing organizational structure, including forming 501(c)3 and/or (c)4 organizations
Very strong multitasking, project management, and event planning skills
Ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues, volunteers, advocates, and partner organizations, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and good judgment
Exceptional relationship management skills across a broad set of stakeholders from many different backgrounds, nationalities, ethnicities, and political persuasions to build and maintain a broad coalition of support for Ukraine
High degree of cultural competence and ability to work collaboratively and inclusively across diverse groups with a sensitivity and appreciation of cultural differences
Highly effective team player and manager
Ability to travel as necessary
Desired qualifications: advanced proficiency or fluency in Ukrainian language, and existing strong network with organizations who can be mobilized in support of Ukraine
Logistics & Benefits
Razom offers generous paid time off and unique opportunities for ongoing professional development, as we scale, we will offer competitive benefits packages
New York, NY, Hybrid role possible
U.S. work authorization required
Salary Range
$80,000/yr – $120,000/yr
Final salary based on experience and qualifications as well as finalized scope of work.
Razom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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We are gearing up for our 2017 Mission trip. It’ll be a 3-month adventure during which we plan to work with neurosurgeons from several centers from all around the country. Dr.Tomycz has also been invited to deliver an address at the annual Ukrainian Neurosurgery Conference 2017 in Kharkiv.
May 20: arrive in Kyiv, Ukraine
May 22-26: meet with area surgeons at participating centers
May 29- June 9: two week master class with Igor Kurilets MD at the International Neurosurgery Center
June 12-13: Visit to Medical Institute of Sumy State University
June 14-16: Ukrainian Neurosurgery Conference 2017 in Kharkiv
June 19-23: one week course and master class operating in complex spine and craniocervical with Ukrainian spinal surgeons and trainees from Romadanov Institute and International Neurosurgery Center
June 24-July 7: Come back to United States for two weeks
July 10-21: two week master class with Dr. Schlegov at the Neurovascular Institute
July 24-August 4: two week master class in pediatric neurosurgery with surgeons at Lviv Children’s Hospital
August 5-18: travel to out-lying centers of excellence (Stryii, Ivano-Frankivsk, Odesa)
August 21-31: operate with surgeons at Central Military Hospital and International Neurosurgery Center in Kyiv
September 15: leave Ukraine for United States
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Surgical Mentors traveling to Ukraine
Not all of the healthcare volunteers will be able to travel to Ukraine but they still will play an important role from home. Utilizing contemporary technology, including live streaming of surgeries and communication via social media the medical support staff will advice and mentor Ukrainian neurosurgeons as they confront difficult cases.
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Since our exploratory trip in 2016 we have identified a cohort of motivated and talented surgeons who are hungry for additional instruction and eager for collaboration.
Dr. Luke Tomycz is the newest addition to the pediatric neurosurgical team at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Tomycz finished first in his high school class of over 200 students and attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA where he double-majored in biology and chemical engineering. He accepted the prestigious Dean’s Full-Tuition Scholarship to attend medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he first developed an interest in neurosurgery. After medical school, he began his formal neurosurgical training at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN where he trained under the late Noel Tulipan, MD, a pioneer in fetal neurosurgery for myelomeningocele. During his seven-year residency, he spent two years obtaining an in-folded fellowship in endovascular surgery, becoming proficient in the treatment of aneurysms, AVMs, Moya-Moya syndrome, and complex dural AV fistulae of adults and children. After this, Dr. Tomycz spent an additional year at Seattle Children’s Hospital performing a large volume of complex epilepsy surgery with Jeff Ojemann, MD. Following an exhaustive job search, Dr.Tomycz was attracted to Austin as the city was in the process of launching a new medical school at the University of Texas.
Dr. Tomycz specializes in all aspects of pediatric neurosurgery including brain tumors, epilepsy, Chiari malformation, tethered cord syndrome, CSF shunting, and intracranial endoscopy. As one of the only dual-trained, pediatric and endovascular neurosurgeons in the country, he is particularly interested in Moya-Moya, brain aneurysms and AVMs, arteriovenous fistulae, and other complex neurovascular disorders in children as well as adults. His research interests include the use of engineering innovations to improve treatments for hydrocephalus and he has published on a wide variety of neurosurgical topics. Outside the operating room, Dr. Tomycz enjoys playing guitar and hiking in the mountains. He has travelled extensively to perform neurosurgery and take part in short-term medical mission work – in Cuba, Kenya, Honduras, Ecuador, and Ukraine.
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In 2014 at the peak of protests in the Maidan, Mariya joined several fellow Ukrainians living in New York City to create Razom, a young, energetic, and progressive start-up which seeks to amplify the voice of Ukraine to an American audience. An active member of the board, she is responsible for organizing cultural events as well as cooperating with government representatives, activists, and various civic groups and human rights organizations in support of Ukraine’s quest for democracy.
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Mariya is also heavily involved with fundraising for Razom’s projects via crowdsourcing, charity events, and online petitions. After graduating from Penn State University with a BA in Advertising and Public Relations and a dual minor in Entrepreneurship and International Studies, Mariya spent over 5 years in Manhattan working within the content marketing industry. She believes in the enormous potential of dedicated volunteers around the world working to rebuild Ukraine one project at a time.
Mariana Magala was born in Lviv, Ukraine. She graduated from The University of Chicago in 2013 and holds a B.A. in Economics and Slavic Languages and Literature. Currently, Mariana is a Strategic Analytics Manager at Interline Brands (subsidiary of The Home Depot) in Jacksonville, Florida. She specializes in analytics, business strategy, and nonprofit development. Mariana was the co-chair of a pro-bono consulting group for nonprofits in Chicago for 3 years and is currently the treasurer for a young professionals group at MOSH (Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville).
Mariana joined Razom’s Neurosurgical initiative in 2016. She is very excited to collaborate with the team and develop the initiative into a highly successful program.