Join Our Team

The Narika family is growing! Join our team and become a part of the movement to end domestic violence in the Bay Area and the world. To apply for any of our open positions, please email a cover letter and resume to careers@narika.org.

About Narika:

Narika is a non profit organization in the East Bay area that provides culturally responsive support and services to domestic violence survivors of South Asian descent. Embracing the notion of survivor empowerment, the organization's dedicated staff and volunteers work with a variety of community partners and offer a continuum of services and resources ranging from domestic violence advocacy, legal referrals, crisis counseling, safety planning, case management, economic empowerment to financial literacy.

Narika is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits:

Narika offers full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits and an opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement plans to all its full time employees

Open Positions

Assistant Economic Empowerment Advocate

$28/Hr

20 Hrs/Week

Part-time, Non Exempt Position

Location: Primarily in person, with some remote hours- Fremont and Contra Costa County

Duration: March 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Job Summary:  Work closely with the Executive Director and Narika Senior Economic Empowerment Advocate to design and facilitate economic empowerment sessions for Narika clients and our community

Benefits: Eligible for paid time off and 401K

Essential Functions:

  • Support Narika’s Economic Empowerment Advocate in designing, recruiting, screening and facilitating in person and virtual SEED workshops and learning circles, including workshops in Contra Costa County

  • Design, recruit for and co-facilitate Dari speaking Lifeskills group

  • Enhance Narika’s SEED curriculum based on client feedback and evolving programmatic needs

  • Conduct one-on-one sessions with survivors as required, as guided by Senior Economic Empowerment Advocate

  • Create partnerships with collaborative providers of economic empowerment, job training and financial literacy resources

  • Attend weekly Narika staff and advocacy meetings, as hours allow

  • Support evaluation, reporting and documentation and compliance requirements for grants

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

  • Minimum 1 year of demonstrated work experience such as finance, economic empowerment, job training, mentoring, banking and/or a similarly related field and/or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as finance, accounting,etc

  • Fluent in Dari and Urdu

  • Completed California state mandated 40 hour domestic violence advocate training or be willing to complete it within three months of joining. 

  • Familiarity with South Asian culture and community.

  • Knowledge of issues involved in intimate partner violence, experience with direct service strongly preferred

  • Ability to work with diverse people and communities with awareness of socio-economic and cultural barriers.

  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to dynamic situations.  

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Valid CA Driving License and insurance.

  • Eligible to work in the U.S

  • Clear background check.

Job Type: Part-Time Employee

Schedule:

  • Select days as scheduled

  • Location: Primarily in person, with some hours remote 

  • Some weekend and evening hours as needs arise

Director of Development

$40/Hr

20 Hrs/Week

Part Time, Salaried

Location: Fremont, CA

Job Summary:  Work closely with the Executive Director to assess, develop, manage, organize and strengthen Narika’s finances and operations, including processes and policies, train Narika finance and operations staff, including incoming Finance Manager, on established financial and operational systems and policies. 

Essential Functions:

  • Fundraising Strategy: Design and implement a comprehensive development plan that includes individual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, and annual appeals. And participate in the Board Fundraising and Development Committee.

  • Donor Stewardship: Build and maintain long-term relationships with current and prospective donors. This includes identifying potential major donors and moving them through the "gifting process."

  • Social Media and Communications Oversight: Plan and manage Narika’s social media and newsletter communications, prepare press releases

  • Community Collaboration: Create meaningful relationships and collaborations to enhance Narika’s visibility and opportunities to present Leadership/Board;Represent Narika at key events

  • Event Oversight: Plan and manage signature fundraising events like galas, auctions, and community engagement activities.

  • Leadership & Team Management: Recruit, train, and mentor Community Engagement Manager and other volunteers to support development activities

  • Board Collaboration: Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to align fundraising goals with the organization’s mission and report on progress.

  • Data & Operations: Manage donor databases (CRM) to track contributions, analyze giving trends, and ensure timely gift acknowledgments.

  • Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications

  • Education: A Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or nonprofit management 

  • Experience: 3–7 years of professional fundraising experience, with a proven track record of securing major gifts or hitting revenue targets.

  • Certification: A CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) credential is preferred.

  • Skills: Strong storytelling and public speaking abilities, proficiency in CRM software (like Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or Bloomerang), and excellent project management skills.

Schedule:

  • 20 hours a week

  • Location: Fremont office and remote combined, flexible

Narika is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of  race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

To apply: Email cover letter and resume to careers@narika.org. Applications can also be mailed to Narika, P.O. Box 1708, Fremont CA, 94538