EPIP
Associate Director, Elections & Voting, Special Projects
EPIP, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Associate Director, Elections & Voting, Special Projects
Democracy Fund is a foundation working to defend American democracy and challenge it to be more open and just. Created by eBay founder and philanthropist Pierre Omidyar, Democracy Fund has made more than $200 million in grants to support free and fair elections, a vibrant and diverse public square, effective and accountable government, and a just and inclusive society. In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy. ABOUT THE POSITION
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open and just. We believe that experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. The Elections & Voting program works to ensure that all Americans, especially those who have been historically underrepresented at the polls, have the opportunity to fully participate in the democratic process and freely vote for the candidates and issues that represent their communities. The Associate Director, Special Projects, will help lead and strengthen the Elections & Voting program’s work to create a more equitable and accessible election system and empower communities to defend voting rights when they are threatened. This role will report to the Senior Program Director, Elections & Voting. The successful candidate will be a systems thinker and builder who can drive impact while cultivating the internal organization needed to achieve our goals. We are looking for a connector with a demonstrated track record of managing people and creating opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration. RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Help manage a growing team of staff, with a particular focus on strengthening our grantmaking processes, internal communications, and team operations. Manage a growing portfolio of special projects, including helping to build better donor education around election-related priorities to increase the amount of money dedicated to the elections ecosystem and our grantees. COMPENSATION
Salary range begins at $155,160 per year. HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be considered. Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise from people from across the political spectrum. Democracy Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.
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Democracy Fund is a foundation working to defend American democracy and challenge it to be more open and just. Created by eBay founder and philanthropist Pierre Omidyar, Democracy Fund has made more than $200 million in grants to support free and fair elections, a vibrant and diverse public square, effective and accountable government, and a just and inclusive society. In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy. ABOUT THE POSITION
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open and just. We believe that experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. The Elections & Voting program works to ensure that all Americans, especially those who have been historically underrepresented at the polls, have the opportunity to fully participate in the democratic process and freely vote for the candidates and issues that represent their communities. The Associate Director, Special Projects, will help lead and strengthen the Elections & Voting program’s work to create a more equitable and accessible election system and empower communities to defend voting rights when they are threatened. This role will report to the Senior Program Director, Elections & Voting. The successful candidate will be a systems thinker and builder who can drive impact while cultivating the internal organization needed to achieve our goals. We are looking for a connector with a demonstrated track record of managing people and creating opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration. RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Help manage a growing team of staff, with a particular focus on strengthening our grantmaking processes, internal communications, and team operations. Manage a growing portfolio of special projects, including helping to build better donor education around election-related priorities to increase the amount of money dedicated to the elections ecosystem and our grantees. COMPENSATION
Salary range begins at $155,160 per year. HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be considered. Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise from people from across the political spectrum. Democracy Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.
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