Program Officer Jobs

About The Organization

The Trusted Elections Fund (TEF) is a pooled donor fund, housed at New Venture Fund (NVF), that convenes grantees to help map the field and identify solutions, makes grants, engages the donor community, and coordinates actions to prepare for, and respond to, high-risk threats to U.S. elections. TEF supports organizations and entities best positioned to create a more just, inclusive, and resilient democracy, where American elections are voter-centered, secure, and trusted. Leading up to the 2020 Election, the Fund prepared for and responded to election crises that fall outside of politics as usual – including disputes over election results, interference with vote tallies, political violence, and candidate refusal to accept legitimate results. For upcoming elections, TEF will work to strengthen our nation's civic infrastructure and election administration resiliency to ensure preparedness to address ongoing threats to election integrity and our democracy.

About The Position

The Trusted Elections Fund is seeking a proactive, experienced Program Officer to support efforts to prepare for, prevent, and respond to election crises in the 2024 elections. The Program Officer will manage a grant portfolio and work with grantees, donors, and consultants to develop and deploy approaches that address these and other emerging threats. The Program Officer will provide regular written program updates and offer grant recommendations based on the evolving election-related landscape.

Working with the Co-Executive Directors, the Advisory Board, and other staff and stakeholders to develop convenings and research plans, grants, and contracts that further TEF's three principal goals

• Countering election sabotage Securing and safeguarding elections processes and holding accountable those who undermine the integrity of our election system and democracy;
• Building field infrastructure to prepare for crises Developing capacity across civil society, government, business, faith leaders, grassroots, and the donor community to prepare for and respond rapidly, effectively, and in a coordinated manner to election crises.
• Building resilience to election-related political violence Reducing the risk of significant political violence – especially to communities most likely to be harmed – by fortifying local resilience to violence and fostering civic participation; and

While an employee of New Venture Fund, a 501 (c)(3), this position splits time between the Trusted Elections Fund (TEF), and the Trusted Elections Action Fund (TEAF), a project of the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a 501(c)(4). NVF and Sixteen Thirty are public charities that are proudly dedicated to supporting an entrepreneurial, creative, and ambitious start-up culture in the nonprofit advocacy world.

The Program Officer position will play a leadership role in the urgent efforts to prepare for election-related crises, protect elections from sabotage, and strengthen the rule of law.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

Grantmaking

• Monitor the field and implement proactive outreach plans to develop a pipeline of new grantees who can help meet the goals of the strategy as the landscape shifts.
• Build out a portfolio of grantmaking with other program staff, including identifying, shaping, and preparing grants for consideration by the Co-Executive Directors, Advisory Board, and Board of Directors.

External Relations

• Facilitate increased dialogue and collaboration in the field by convening grantees, experts, academics, change-makers, and leaders.
• Build and foster meaningful relationships with current grantees and support them in successful implementation of approved grant programs.
• Represent TEF publicly at events and in partnerships in a manner consistent with our mission and values.
• Build and manage the partner network through convenings and events, as appropriate.
• Monitor, engage, and capture learnings from grantees and contractors as they execute their grants and help share findings across the field.

Engage With Philanthropy

• Strengthen philanthropic partnerships by maintaining strong relationships with partner funders, developing new relationships, and advising donors and foundations.
• Draft grantmaking recommendations for donors that prefer aligned giving – drafted info for election period, but not specifically with donors.

Organizational Development

• Cultivate and support an organizational culture that is highly collaborative, positive, and productive.
• Collaborate with the Co-Executive Directors and colleagues to support overall efforts, including project and organizational strategy and management, fundraising, and budgeting.

Candidate Requirements

We're seeking an experienced leader committed to building a more just and inclusive multi-racial democracy.

• Significant experience working with a range of individuals in nonprofit organizations, government, foundations, and private sectors.
• Previous grant-making experience is valued but not necessary.
• Ability to build relationships with, and analyze and assess, organizations and their contributions to the fields in which we work.
• Ability to work in a bipartisan field (corporations and people from across the political spectrum), in an effort to respond to crisis.
• Proven self starter with the ability to think analytically, strategically and with agility to translate ideas and insights into action through coherent and viable program work.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting racial and social equity, with experience working effectively as part of a team and with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• A track record of effective written and verbal communication for various audiences and in various contexts.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in elections or other democracy-related field, including but not limited to campaigns and advocacy, litigation/legal services, countering political violence, etc.

Location This is a fully remote role in the United States with travel up to 2x a month during peak conference season.

Compensation And Benefits

Employment at TEF is through New Venture Fund, our fiscal sponsor. The salary range for this position is $110,000-$130,000. Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance; 3% employer match on 401(k) contributions; pre-tax transportation benefits; and paid holiday, vacation, sick, and volunteer time off.

Qualified Individuals, please apply https//www.on-ramps.com/open-positions/3007

The Trusted Elections Fund is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF'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.

On-Ramps is deeply committed to equity. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We're partnering with the team at Trusted Elections Fund to lead this search. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

On-Ramps is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].