ABOUT A MORE PERFECT UNION

A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy mobilizes the American Jewish community to protect and strengthen American democracy. We pursue this work through three strategies:

1. We recruit and support Jewish institutions – our partners – to make and achieve meaningful, action-based commitments to American democracy.
2. We build a trust-based, transpartisan network among our partners and mobilize them to take collective action to support democracy.
3. We articulate and elevate compelling narratives about the Jewish commitment to protect and strengthen American democracy on both the Jewish communal and pro-democracy communities' agendas.

In 2022, we focused our work entirely on helping to ensure a free, fair, safe, and accessible election. Since then, we’ve widened our aperture to include additional strategic priorities, including expanding opportunities for civic learning and promoting ideological pluralism.

A More Perfect Union is committed to doing its work in a spirit of transpartisanship, working with pro-democracy leaders and institutions across the political and ideological spectrum in pursuit of our priorities.

A More Perfect Union is fiscally sponsored by Tides Center.

ABOUT THE POSITION

2024 is going to be a big year for A More Perfect Union. Several members of our team are going on leave, and we’ve got big plans for dynamic programming against the backdrop of a presidential election year. We're looking for a utility player who can join our team and hit the ground running to support us through these transitions and through what is sure to be a fast-paced, exciting period.

This is a full-time temporary position (February 15 - July 15, 2024).

Key Responsibilities

Network & Partner Support

• Support VP, Programs on partner recruitment, new partner acknowledgement and onboarding, and partner relationship management and support
• Manage event support and logistics – virtual and in-person – and resource hub
• Support and coordinate (in partnership with Tides Center, our fiscal sponsor, and VP, Programs) administration of our microgrants program

Finance & Operations

• Liaise with Tides Center, including attending a monthly meeting and coordinating paperwork with HR and finance
• In partnership with our assigned Senior Accountant at Tides Center, manage expense reimbursements and invoice payments, oversee monthly budget reconciliations, and administer our microgrants program
• Manage agendas for and facilitate regular team meetings
• Serve as primary project manager for team-wide projects and assist team in managing deadlines in Asana, our project management platform
• Manage organizational content calendar in Asana (our task/project management platform)
• Coordinate with Senior Director of Development to manage grants administration with Tides Center

Data Management

• Serve as team lead on our CRM (Zoho), including maintaining data records, creating and monitoring reports, and assisting with building email lists
• Liaise with our digital systems consultant
• Ensure network-related activities and information is appropriately tracked in our CRM at all times

Communications

• Draft, design, and program email communications
• Keep website up-to-date

Myriad other tasks as may arise.

ABOUT YOU

You’re deeply curious and a quick study, and you love to apply lots of different skills over the course of the day. You’re comfortable navigating strategy, tactics, and operations, and you like getting your hands dirty with the nitty gritty. You take direction well, ask questions to ensure understanding, and observe carefully and take initiative when you see an opportunity to contribute or a problem that needs to be addressed. For you, no job is too small to contribute to the success of the team. You’re capable of navigating spreadsheets, managing webinar tech support, drafting email copy, researching public policy issues, troubleshooting ornery software, and negotiating with caterers – in short, you’re a nonprofit professional equivalent of a Swiss Army Knife.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS

• 5+ years professional experience in roles such as project/program management, administration/operations, and/or communications
• Curious and a quick study
• Demonstrated aptitude with CRM and data management systems
• Exceptional project-management skills including excellent attention to detail, organizational acumen, and the ability to manage projects with many moving parts
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; basic graphic design capability a plus
• Experience in virtual and in-person event support and logistics
• Proactive self-starter and problem solver who also knows how to ask for and receive help
• Track record of demonstrating sound judgment (e.g., by making appropriate decisions, anticipating problems and innovating creative solutions), managing complex situations with discretion and tact, and prioritizing and completing tasks in a skillful and timely fashion
• Skilled at quickly building internal relationships on a small, nimble team and capable of operating at a high level both collaboratively and independently
• Working knowledge of Google Workplace, Slack, Asana, and other productivity tools and platforms, a plus
• Commitment to A More Perfect Union’s Core Values

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, temporary employment opportunity. A More Perfect Union currently has team members in four states. While team members primarily work remotely, we gather in person quarterly for team retreats (the next two of these are tentatively planned for February in Dallas, TX, and June in Denver, CO). Team members should expect to travel 1-2 times per quarter. Tides (our fiscal sponsor) offers a benefits package for full-time temporary employees which includes medical insurance, paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan, as well as employee resources designed to support the passion and commitment that is vital to our team members. The salary for this position is $7,500 per month.

Please submit your application through our Workable account, including resume and a short response. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close on January 22.

https://apply.workable.com/a-more-perfect-union-the-jewish-partnership-for-democracy/j/6CA7D4AE27/

A More Perfect Union places a high value on creating and fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not make hiring decisions based on race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, pregnancy, disability, or any other status protected by law. Individuals from across the political spectrum who are passionate about protecting and strengthening American democracy are strongly encouraged to apply.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to this field, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.