Omidyar Network

Associate, Executive Office and Communications

Washington D.C · Exec · Full-time

Work authorization required$95k-$119kDetected 41 days ago

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementStrategic CommunicationsLogisticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

About the role

Associates gain meaningful, hands-on experience in the philanthropic sphere, while working with a collaborative, high-trust team.
Our Associates join from a range of backgrounds, including tech, policy and advocacy, communications, consulting, nonprofits, and more.
This position reports to the Chief of Staff, and will also have close working relationships with the CEO, the Counselor to the CEO, and the Senior Manager, Communications.

Responsibilities

Omidyar Network's Executive Office (EO) supports ON's CEO, runs the firm's Executive Team (ET) operations, manages the firm's engagement with our Board, and makes grants and investments driven by the CEO's priorities.
Within the EO, the Communications Team develops ON's corporate communications strategy; manages the firm's brand and external relations; and partners with the Programs and Policy team to develop campaigns and devise strategies for narrative, storytelling, and media engagement work that advance the organization's impact goals.
Collaborate with the Counselor to the CEO to identify, prioritize and implement programmatic activities carried out by the Executive Office - including event sponsorships, grants, and programmatic contracts
Support end-to-end execution, monitoring and support across the grant lifecycle, including collating relevant materials for diligence and reporting, and tracking correspondence
Serve as a trusted point of contact for grantees, partners, and other external stakeholders; attend calls and events with EO grantees, and help identify ways we can support their work
Develop quarterly/periodic updates for the CEO and ET on the state of the EO's programmatic pipeline and portfolio
Work with the Senior Manager, Communications to support the CEO's involvement in external events and speaking engagements, including event planning and logistics, preparation of talking points and speeches, and support for follow-up activities
Support the planning, design and execution of ON-hosted events, such as grantee and partner convenings, receptions and social hours, and ON-hosted side events at major forums
Support the Chief of Staff on the planning and carrying out ON board meetings
Work with the Senior Manager, Communications and ON vendors to support implementation of ON's digital media strategy and activities - including supporting content development, and partnering with ON team members to help them leverage ON digital channels

Requirements

Candidates must have a current U.S. work authorization to be considered.

Compensation

This is a full-time, salaried position that features competitive pay and benefits, including health care (medical/dental/vision), paid time off, and a generous employer 401k contribution.
The salary range for this role is $95,400 - $119,300.
ON manages pay equity seriously and new hires generally start at the midpoint of this range.
What You'll Bring to the Team:
Experience and Expertise
Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience in program and project management, communications, or similar functions

Benefits

Our vision is for our shared humanity to steer our digital future.
So far, we have committed more than $1.94 billion to initiatives that share our vision.
Support the Counselor to the CEO with program management, including stakeholder management, learning discussions and meetings, and coordination
Work with ON's Learning and Impact team to carry out learning processes for the EO programmatic portfolio, including portfolio reviews, learning and reflection processes, evaluations, and knowledge management
Passion for Omidyar Network's vision to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility
experience in issues of programmatic relevance to ON's mission a plus (e.g. tech policy, AI tech or governance, competition, advocacy and campaigns, tech equity, privacy and safety, responsible tech investing)

Company info

Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience in program and project management, communications, or similar functions; experience in issues of programmatic relevance to ON's mission a plus (e.g. tech policy, AI tech or governance, competition, advocacy and campaigns, tech equity, privacy and safety, responsible tech investing)
Excellent research, analysis, problem solving, and written communication skills
Strong project management skills, with an attention to detail and ability to track and implement multiple projects at once
Outstanding time and project management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels as well as external consultants and vendors
Skills in developing visually compelling presentations and documents
A creative, curious, and an entrepreneurial spirit with a high degree of comfort with change and ambiguity
We are currently working in a hybrid capacity and require staff to work in person 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Equal opportunity

Omidyar Network is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
We know that a diverse workforce reflecting a broad range of backgrounds and views allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to elevate humanity and evolve the culture, governance, and business of technology.

Visa & Work Authorization

Candidates must have a current U.S. work authorization to be considered.

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