Associate, Democracy

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Salary Range (Non-Exempt): $60,000 $80,000
• Description: Performs the duties of an associate with guidance & oversight (i.e., when thinking through the standard day to day responsibilities in relation to this role, the experience and expertise will require more than casual instruction or oversight to perform day-to-day duties).
• Location: Flexible on remote locations, with access to office space in the Bay Area and Sacramento. Please note that being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment at Third Plateau, as we are not able to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.
• Application Deadline: For priority consideration apply by Nov 15, 2024.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Overview

Under the guidance of a Third Plateau Director, the Associate will serve as an integral part of Third Plateau’s democracy team, supporting the grantmaking and fundraising functions of multiple Third Plateau-run projects in the democracy field. Top candidates will have excellent writing and organizational skills, interest in working on the health of American democracy, and experience in philanthropy, development, or related fields.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project Administration and Tracking (50%)
• Work with the fiscal sponsor for projects to track incoming and outgoing proposals, reports, deliverables, and funds.
• Communicate clearly with funders, grantees, and other stakeholders about key deadlines and needed materials.
• Support project managers on Third Plateau team to understand key deadlines for proposals and grant reporting and provide project management to facilitate on-time submissions of reports, proposals, and other deliverables.
• Develop, maintain, and improve tracking systems for incoming and outgoing funds.
• Writing and Knowledge Management (35%)
• Draft and update collateral, reports, agreements, and related documents for projects.
• Manage and organize written and quantitative narratives of project successes and key milestones, working with project leads to draft and collate grant reports.
• Administrative Support (15%)
• Attend retreats, building relationships with members and being another friendly and competent face of the TP team.
• Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings.
• Maintain and organize an online database, electronic files, and information systems.
• Take notes in internal and external meetings.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 3-5 years professional experience.
• Attention to detail that allows you to simultaneously focus on the big picture while also paying attention to the smallest details of a project.
• The organizational skills to stay on top of your work, handle many moving parts with ease, and build sound processes where there were none before.

HOW 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. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement.1 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.

If are you interested in applying, please take some time to review Who We Are and What We Do, and Our Commitment to DEI.

After learning about us, submit your cover letter and resume to Lisa Long via email at Lisa@talentepartners.com with the subject line:

• Position Title - Application

In the email, attach your resume, cover letter, and responses to the prompts below in the following format:

• First Name Last Name – Cover Letter.pdf or .doc
• First Name Last Name – Resume.pdf or .doc
• First Name Last Name – Prompt.pdf or .doc

Please detail in your prompt responses the following:

1. Please describe your applicable experience working with nonprofits.
2. Please share which of your skills and experiences uniquely qualify you to enhance the Third Plateau team and our work through this position.
3. How will the different pieces of your identity contribute to this team and work? Please share as much detail as you feel comfortable sharing to help us create a team that represents a diverse set of identities.

At Third Plateau, we believe in the power of diverse teams. In our recruiting efforts, we always seek to reach a broad and diverse pool of applicants to ensure our final candidates are not a homogenous group in terms of demographics or experience. You can read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) here. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Third Plateau is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religious creed, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics.