Program Associate

Overview

 

Job Title: Program Associate
Classification: This is a full time exempt position. US based, fully remote. A typical work week is Monday-Friday. The position includes some travel, 3-4 per year.
Reports to: Director of Outreach and Partnerships
Date Posted: February 19, 2024

Position Summary

The Program Associate manages the day to day activities of Democracy Rising’s Democracy Transformation Project, which launched in 2023, and reports to the Director of Outreach and Partnerships. The Democracy Transformation Project’s primary priority is to support a cohort of women of color leaders across the country. These women work locally in their communities to strengthen and reimagine democracy, as elected officials, advocates, or organizers. This emerging program includes in-person retreats for the cohort members (2 per year), and other learning and relationship building opportunities for our leaders, as well as opportunities for partnership with other similarly focused organizations around the country. The role of the Program Associate will focus on program management, development, implementation, and coordination. This position will require some travel, approximately 3-4 times per year.

 

Essential Functions

Collaborate with the Director of Outreach and Partnerships on the design and development of program strategies.
Manage  the implementation of  program strategies.
Develop goals and metrics to track program implementation progress.
Manage relationships with our leaders, providing support to them as needed, addressing questions, and facilitating effective problem solving.
Draft communications about the Project, to be included in newsletters, etc.
Support the Director of Outreach and Partnerships on preparing and reviewing grant documents.
Manage and execute logistics of virtual and in-person meetings and trainings.

Required Competencies

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience with program management, to include learning and evaluation skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Direct community organizing experience (2+ years).
Demonstrated ability to problem solve, sound decision making skills.
Excellent organization skills.
Good writing skills.

Prefered Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
Bilingual (Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin, Vietnamese, Tagalog, or Arabic).

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience.

How to apply:

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to info@wearedemocracyrising.org by March 5, 2024

To learn more about Democracy Rising, visit www.wearedemocracyrising.org

 

Benefits: Democracy Rising’s fiscal sponsor, NEO Philanthropy, provides a generous full benefits package, including 100% medical coverage for the employee and 90% medical coverage for dependents; 100% coverage for vision, dental, life/AD&D, and long-term disability. NEO also administers a 401K retirement savings plan, Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program, other supplemental benefits, and generous paid time off. Vaccine Requirement: Democracy Rising at NEO follows CDC guidance regarding staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. Accordingly, and in order to ensure the wellness and safety of our staff to the greatest extent possible, NEO requires the COVID-19 vaccination and boosters for all staff. Requests for medical and/or religious exemptions from the vaccination requirement will be considered on an individual basis.

NEO Philanthropy is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic and rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NEO Philanthropy’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.