Omidyar Network

Associate, Programs and Policy

San Francisco, CA, Washington D.C · Director · Full-time

Work authorization required$94k-$117kDetected 41 days ago

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Omidyar Network Associates play a critical role in our work and gain valuable experience and exposure across our programmatic areas.
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 policy and advocacy, venture capital, communications, consulting, nonprofits, and more.

We collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including investors, tech firms, policymakers, consumers and workers to guide tech's trajectory and establish coalitions and countervails in civil society.
End-to-end execution, monitoring and support of grant lifecycle, including collating relevant materials for diligence and reporting, and tracking correspondence
Partner with our Portfolio Insights and Engagement staff to improve existing grantmaking processes and apply learnings
Maintain internal project management infrastructure to ensure robust knowledge management for assigned portfolio(s)
Relationship Management and Partnerships Support
Serve as a trusted point of contact for grantees, partners, and other external stakeholders
We engage, partner, and fund some of the world's brightest thinkers and innovators to guide our digital future toward the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

This is a three-year (3) fixed-term 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 $93,800 - $117,300 in San Francisco and $84,500 - $105,600 in Washington, DC.
ON manages pay equity seriously and new hires generally start at the midpoint of this range.
What You'll Bring to the Team:
Excellent research, analysis, problem solving, and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills, with an attention to detail and ability to track and execute multiple projects at once.

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.
This is a three-year (3) fixed-term 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.
ON manages pay equity seriously and new hires generally start at the midpoint of this range.
Programs and Policy team members join Omidyar Network from a wide range of backgrounds in policy, advocacy, nonprofits, community organizing, technology, consulting, philanthropy, education, and the arts.
Support team leads with program management, including stakeholder management, learning discussions and meetings, and coordination.
Passion for Omidyar Network's vision to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility.
Prior experience in tech policy, AI tech or governance, competition, labor and future of work, advocacy and campaigns, tech equity, privacy and safety, a plus.

2-3 years of relevant full-time work experience. Prior experience in tech policy, AI tech or governance, competition, labor and future of work, advocacy and campaigns, tech equity, privacy and safety, a plus.
Excellent research, analysis, problem solving, and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills, with an attention to detail and ability to track and execute multiple projects at once.
A creative, curious, and an entrepreneurial spirit with a high degree of comfort with change and ambiguity.
High degree of comfort working autonomously on projects and tasks, as well as collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
A team ‑ first mindset and an enthusiasm for learning.

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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at recruitment@omidyar.com.

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