Description:
Everyday Democracy is a national dialogue and pro-democracy organization supporting people and institutions in building a just, inclusive multiracial democracy. We are committed to a community engagement model where everyone has a voice, access, and power in their communities. Join us as we work with communities to build civic infrastructure for equitable community-led solutions where everyone can thrive.
What you’ll do at Everyday Democracy
Program Management and Oversight
- Design and implement innovative dialogue initiatives: Truth, Reckoning, and Repair and Arts and Democracy programs.
- Develop curricula, toolkits and related program materials for youth and adult audiences.
- Lead workshops training sessions on using civic dialogues, Truth, Reckoning, and Repair practices, and other arts-based approaches.
- Foster and manage partnerships with institutions such as museums, libraries, and historical societies to expand the reach and impact of the initiatives.
- Cultivate collaborative projects among cultural and civic institutions to enhance program impact and community engagement.
- Integrate diverse artistic forms (visual arts, performing arts, storytelling) into impactful civic programming.
- Develop projects that engage complex historical narratives to create a more inclusive and comprehensive story of democracy.
- Collaborate closely with the Advancement team on fundraising efforts, including articulating programmatic vision, building donor relationships, and connecting supporters to Everyday Democracy programs.
- Ensure program quality through continuous assessment and improvements to align with community needs and organizational objectives.
- Develop and monitor annual work plans to maintain operational fidelity and achieve goals.
- Track and analyze program performance, including impact metrics, deliverables, and fiscal adherence, while effectively communicating success and vision to external audiences.
Leadership
- Partner with leadership team to build strong organizational culture of collaboration and accountability.
- Represent Everyday Democracy at relevant meetings, conferences, networks, and events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 7 years of work experience leading teams and managing complex and dynamic projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of and practical application of dialogical approaches and conflict resolution methods within a US context.
- Proven ability to design curricula and develop innovative programs.
- Extensive knowledge of civic engagement, democratic processes, and community building.
- Strong track record of training and group facilitation.
- Deep experience identifying, developing, and maintaining strategic relationships and partnerships on a national level.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills.
- Experience leading teams utilizing progressive management strategies
- Comfortable working remotely and using online platforms as required.
- Ability to travel and work in person as needed.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required for program delivery.
- Bilingual preferred.