Department: | Alliance for Securing Democracy |
Location: | Washington, DC |
Job Type: | Full-time |
The Alliance for Securing Democracy at GMF, a nonpartisan, transatlantic initiative, develops comprehensive strategies for government, the private sector, and civil society to defend against, deter, and raise the costs on autocratic efforts to undermine democracy and democratic institutions. ASD works to publicly document and expose these actors’ efforts to subvert democracy in the United States, in Europe, and around the world.
Job Summary:
As a core member of the Technology and Geopolitics Team within ASD at GMF, the Program Coordinator will drive major operational components of the Team’s agenda, from study tours to task forces, and conduct essential outreach and administrative activities. Reporting directly to the Team Lead, this is a fast-paced role for a self-starter interested in coordinating the activities of an ambitious and growing team. Specifically, this role will be in charge of the day-to-day logistics of the team’s programming in both its China technology competition and AI and democracy workstreams, including scheduling, financial and funding reporting, database maintenance, research and mapping exercises, data collection, contracting, correspondence and social media drafting, and event planning and coordination. For a highly competent individual adept at juggling multiple duties without dropping any balls, there is opportunity to take on increasing responsibility in the team.
Candidates should be exceptionally organized, with strong attention to detail, and be able to work independently with minimal guidance at times and complete tasks quickly without sacrificing quality and accuracy.
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Salary: $43,240 - $54,050
We highly encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Historically, underrepresented groups include (but are not limited to) Black, Latinx/o/a/e, Indigenous, Asian, Arab, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, biracial, multiracial, female-identifying, the disability community, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized identities.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At GMF we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role, but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles at GMF.