Job Overview
Coordinator, Tent U.S.: Powering Refugee Integration Nationwide
Tent Partnership for Refugees is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly organized Coordinator, Tent U.S. to power our mission in the United States. This is a remote role, however, we have a strong preference for candidates in major U.S. cities like Washington D.C., Miami, or Dallas, and the ability to work Eastern Time (ET) hours.
Deadline for Applications: July 18, 2025
About Tent Partnership for Refugees & Our U.S. Focus
With a growing number of refugees displaced globally, businesses play a vital role in helping them integrate economically into their new communities. To address this, Hamdi Ulukaya, the CEO and founder of Chobani, a multi-billion dollar U.S. food company, launched Tent in 2016 to mobilize the world’s largest employers. Consequently, today, Tent is a robust network of over 500 major companies across the Americas and Europe, all of which commit to helping refugees access local labor markets by making them job-ready and connecting them to work. Learn more at www.tent.org. Our efforts in the United States are especially critical for expanding this impact. The Coordinator, Tent U.S. role directly supports this vital work.
Remote USA Coordinator
About Your Role as Coordinator, Tent U.S.
As the Coordinator, Tent U.S., you’ll provide crucial support to ensure Tent effectively supports our 200+ member companies within the Tent U.S. Coalition. These companies work to hire, train, and mentor refugees across the nation. Your work will, therefore, involve managing relationships with both national and local non-profit partners who refer refugees for employment and mentorship opportunities with our member companies. Furthermore, you’ll lead the implementation of Tent’s refugee mentorship program in the United States, handling all operational aspects, ranging from engaging participating companies to recruiting refugee mentees and matching them with mentors. This makes you a key Refugee Support Coordinator for our team, and an integral part of the Tent U.S. operations.
This Coordinator role is an ideal fit for someone with 2-3 years of work experience, particularly in non-profit or private sector project management and partnerships. You’ll report directly to the Tent U.S. Country Director.
Key Responsibilities for the U.S. Coordinator
NGO Engagement: Building Our Network
- Collaborate with the U.S. Director to oversee Tent’s relationships with non-profit partners throughout the country. This includes national and local refugee-serving nonprofits and community groups that can, ultimately, refer refugees in their networks for employment and mentorship by our member companies.
- Pitch Tent initiatives to non-profits on 1-on-1 calls and large-scale virtual webinars, thereby showcasing how we can help their refugee clients advance their careers.
- Identify and engage new non-profit partners that can help advance Tent’s goals across the USA. This aspect is vital for any Nonprofit Project Coordinator.
- Maintain and update Tent’s U.S. directory of non-profit contacts, ensuring accuracy at all times.
Company Engagement for Mentorship: A Partnership Coordinator’s Focus
- Support coordinators at member companies responsible for recruiting their employees to sign up as mentors for Tent’s mentorship program. You’ll serve as their primary point of contact for program implementation issues or questions, consequently streamlining their efforts.
- Communicate relevant program updates to company coordinators, including programmatic timelines and updates on mentor sign-ups from their company.
- Arrange and host quarterly calls with company coordinators to provide them with updates about the mentorship program, thus fostering ongoing engagement. Your expertise as a Partnership Coordinator USA will shine here, directly impacting our Tent U.S. initiatives.
Mentorship Program Implementation: Driving Refugee Employment
- Provide essential operational support to Tent’s mentorship program, working closely with the Senior Manager for Global Mentorship Programs. This includes helping to maintain Tent’s digital mentoring platform and also contributing to the development and maintenance of tools and resources for mentors and mentees.
- Monitor progress with recruiting mentors and mentees and help troubleshoot any gaps to stay on track with program goals, ensuring timely execution.
- Coordinate outreach to non-profits to refer refugees to Tent’s mentorship program and develop toolkits to assist non-profits with this outreach. This is a core function of a Mentorship Program Coordinator.
- Oversee the precise process of matching mentors and mentees based on similar professional interests, which requires careful attention.
- Help manage relationships with external organizations that provide additional training and support to refugee mentees.
U.S. Team Support: Ensuring Smooth Operations for the Coordinator
- Attend, take notes, and relay summaries from calls with external partners.
- Regularly update and maintain data for the U.S. team, including, for example, updating spreadsheets and Salesforce. This supports the overall function of the Coordinator, Tent U.S.
Skills & Experience for This Coordinator Role
Essential
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree.
- Must demonstrate full fluency in English, both speaking and writing.
- Possesses excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Displays confident presentation skills to convey information visually and persuasively.
- Practices empathy and effectively works with individuals from diverse lived experiences.
- Maintains strong writing abilities.
- Demonstrates the ability to think analytically and effectively work through challenges as they arise.
- Shows keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Preferred
- Spoken and written fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.
- Has experience in the private sector working in social impact or HR (e.g., employee engagement, talent acquisition, etc.).
- Possesses experience coordinating mentorship or volunteer programs at a non-profit or company.
- Knowledge of the livelihoods needs of refugees is a plus, further enhancing your candidacy for this Tent U.S. position.
Desired Qualities for a Tent U.S. Team Member
- Willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and tackle new challenges.
- Commitment to professional growth and openness to feedback, thus fostering continuous improvement.
- A hardworking individual willing to go above and beyond to deliver high-quality work.
- Possesses a positive, energetic, and collaborative mindset.
- A quick learner, able to get up to speed quickly on new topics.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and effectively manages shifting priorities.
Tent is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. We ensure individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is this a fully remote position? A1: Yes, this is a fully remote position within the United States. We do, however, have a strong preference for candidates based in major U.S. cities such as Washington D.C., Miami, or Dallas, chiefly due to operational needs and collaboration. This applies to the Coordinator, Tent U.S. role.
Q2: What is the expected salary for this Coordinator role? A2: The base salary range for this Coordinator position is $52,600-$61,800 per year. Additionally, Tent staff are eligible for performance-based bonuses.
Q3: What type of organizations does Tent partner with? A3: Tent partners with a network of over 500 major companies committed to helping refugees access local labor markets. We also collaborate with national and local non-profit organizations that refer refugees for employment and mentorship opportunities. Our partnerships are key to the success of this NGO Coordinator US role.
Q4: What kind of experience is ideal for this role? A4: We’re looking for someone with 2-3 years of work experience, particularly in non-profits or the private sector, with a focus on project management and partnerships. Experience in coordinating mentorship or volunteer programs is likewise a plus. This applies directly to a Nonprofit Project Coordinator.
Q5: How do I apply for this position? A5: To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@tent.org. If your background aligns with our needs, a member of our team will be in touch, presumably for an interview.
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