Program Associate, Multiracial Democracy Project

Founded by the George Washington University Law School and GW Patricia Roberts Harris Research Professor of Law Spencer Overton, the Multiracial Democracy Project (“the MDP”) is an initiative of the George Washington University Law School that seeks to produce solutions that facilitate our nation’s transition to a well-functioning democracy that truly represents our increasingly diverse population. Through education, research, and convenings, the MDP seeks to address many of the most urgent problems facing multiracial democracy—disinformation, cultural anxiety, racial polarization, antidemocratic attitudes, vote dilution, voter suppression, and the decline of key voting rights protections.

The MDP enables GW Law faculty and students, as well as voting rights leaders, democracy reform leaders, tech policy leaders, policymakers, and renowned experts, to work and teach across its three pillars by:

• Educating and building the next generation of democracy problem-solvers
• Becoming a hub of research, translation, and innovation on multiracial democracy
• Convening leading experts from academic, civil rights, democracy reform, technology, and policy communities

The MDP will convert actionable research and discoveries into real-world impact through research, convenings, and teaching. GW’s proximity to federal leaders and strengths at the intersection of education, technology, democracy, and civil rights create the ideal environment to develop innovative solutions to our most pressing challenges. Initially, the MDP will focus on two issues that are critical to the future of representative democracy in our diverse nation: artificial intelligence and alternative election systems.

The core belief of the MDP is that a pluralistic, liberal democracy that protects the political rights of all Americans regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, language, or religion is feasible in the United States.

The Program Associate, Multiracial Democracy Project, will report directly to the MDP Executive Director. The incumbent will be responsible for general project and administrative support of the Multiracial Democracy Project as requested and guided by the Executive Director. The Program Associate may work closely with various internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as an active and collaborative member of a small, highly effective team.
• Coordinate with the MDP Executive Director and the Assistant Directors on all aspects of MDP program planning including marketing, event planning, and administrative support.
• Oversee event planning and management, including:

1. Arranging for facilities, catering, and event set up.
2. Assisting with creating and developing program materials and event invitations, and tracking guests’ attendance.
3. Overseeing the pre-event and post-event coordination and set-up (e.g., confirming speakers, room reservations, catering, contracts, photography and documentation support, financial reimbursements, etc.).
4. Organizing and distributing event and meeting-related materials including brochures, folders, name tags, giveaways, recorded notes and documentation, photos, thank you notes, and other materials for guests.

• Participate in developing and updating marketing and funder materials.
• Draft, edit, and proofread emails, letters, memos and other documents.
• Manage updates and maintain website, create and run social media accounts for the Project.
• Track grant budgets, timelines, reporting obligations, grant expenses, and grant deadlines.
• Manage calendars including scheduling meetings, coordinating interviews, making reservations and securing travel arrangements.
• Conduct research for the program as requested.
• Work on other special projects and/or events that are central to the operations.
• Perform administrative tasks including filing reimbursements and managing professional and administrative filings. as required.

Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Hiring Range $51,455.52 - $84,850.51

This is a limited term position that will end on 06/01/2027.

If interested, please apply at: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/116868

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.