About Funders Organized for Rights in the Global Economy (FORGE)

The FORGE donor collaborative unites leading foundations to advance a global economy that works for all people and the planet, shaped by and accountable to worker- and community-led movements. At the intersection of human rights and economic, social and climate justice, FORGE works to strengthen the accountability of corporate, financial and other economic actors and to address governance gaps in global economic and financial systems. 

About the Program Associate

The Program Associate is a new position and presents a unique opportunity to work closely with FORGE’s Executive Director and leading donors in the human rights field to advance a global economic justice agenda. This position will play a critical role in programmatic activities, administrative tasks, communications, and membership management. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field and a passion for social and economic justice.

Primary Responsibilities

Program Support (40%)

• Lead in the development and implementation of Forge Funders’ programmatic activities, including learning sessions and alignment initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings and events related to program activities.
• Aid working group leaders with planning and facilitation of thematic meetings.
• Support the gathering and dissemination of relevant information and resources to members.

Communications (25%)

• Assist with the implementation of FORGE’s communications strategy.
• Manage FORGE’s website and social media, including timely circulation of FORGE external communications.
• Contribute to the creation of communications materials and content, including press releases, newsletters, reports, and social media posts.
• Develop periodic secretariat updates to FORGE members.
• Other communications work, as needed.

Administration (20%)

• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, travel arrangements, and maintaining organizational records.
• Assist in managing organizational documents, files, and databases.
• Manage scheduling FORGE meetings, drafting and disseminating meeting communications and materials, and supporting meeting follow-up where appropriate.
• Support compliance and administrative requirements in collaboration with the fiscal sponsor.
• Assist in the preparation of grant reports.
• Other administrative tasks, as needed. 

Membership Coordination (15%)

• Assist in the management of membership issues, including the membership approval process.
• Maintain accurate membership records and databases.
• Collaborate with team members and partners to facilitate effective communication and coordination within Forge Funders.

Essential Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 
• Equivalent experience may include a combination of education, certifications, and demonstrated proficiency in the skills required for this role.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in administration and program coordination, preferable in a philanthropic or non-profit organization.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented. 
• Experience with event planning and management. 
• Excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize and multitask. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Effective collaborator in a remote setting: personable, resourceful, flexible, with a good sense of humor.
• Commitment to social and economic justice issues.
• Ability to travel in the U.S. and internationally.

Desirable

• Experience with social media and website administration.
• Experience working in coalition spaces.
• Familiarity with worker rights organizations, human rights, corporate accountability, environmental justice, civil society, or Global South issues.
• Strong presentation skills. 

Location and schedule

This is a full-time remote position that can be carried out anywhere in the world. The position requires at least 5 hours of work each day that overlap with business hours in the CST time zone, periodic calls outside the CST time zone to accommodate colleagues in other time zones and occasional in-person meetings in the United States (likely New York or Washington D.C.). If not U.S.-based, candidates must have legal authorization to visit the U.S. for work meetings and conferences. Candidates must have appropriate work authorization in their country of employment (i.e. this position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship).

Compensation and benefits

FORGE’s salary system accounts for cost-of-living variances across different locations, while minimizing differences between staff for the sake of equity. The salary range for the Program associate position in New York City is US$80,000 – US$90,000, depending on skills and experience. We cite the salary range in NYC as an illustrative example. Because the successful candidate may be located anywhere in the world, the salary will be adjusted to between 75-90% of the stated range for lower-cost locations, in accordance with FORGE’s personnel policy. Salaries are converted to local currency for non-U.S. residents. 

FORGE offers a pension plan (401k in the U.S. or equivalent in other countries). FORGE provides 20 paid days off. Staff are paid for the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, during which the FORGE virtual office is closed. FORGE also provides health insurance options as well as a stipend to cover some health care costs in countries without a national health care system.

To apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of no more than one page outlining how your qualifications fit this role to [email protected] with the subject line: Last Name, First Name, Program Associate. 

We encourage interested applicants to apply promptly, as we are accepting applications on a rolling basis, and will begin reviewing applications on November 28th. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

 

Employment Logistics

FORGE is a fiscally sponsored project of Panorama Global, a 501(c)(3) social impact non-profit that empowers changemakers through radical collaboration.  

Employment in this role will be facilitated by Panorama Global. FORGE’s team members in the U.S. are employees of Panorama Global, and team members outside of the U.S. are employees of a Professional Employer Organization/Employer of Record (PEO/EOR) that is appropriately registered as an employer in the individual’s respective country of work to ensure compliance with local labor law.  

Panorama and FORGE are committed to creating a diverse team. Panorama is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We know that representation matters in the workplace and with our partners; to that end, we are committed to a hiring process grounded in equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, caste, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, political ideology, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, age, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [email protected]. 

Final offer will be contingent on confirmation of the individual’s eligibility to work in his/her respective country.

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