ABOUT A MORE PERFECT UNION
A More Perfect Union is a nonpartisan social-impact organization that mobilizes the American Jewish community to protect and strengthen democracy. We educate American Jews, equip Jewish institutions, and activate Jewish leaders to respond to the growing threat of authoritarianism and be engines for civic renewal in their communities. Rooted in the enduring American Jewish experience and powered by evidence-based strategies, we help communities meet this moment with clarity, courage, and collective action. Through research, messaging, training, and partnership, we’re building a future where democracy works for all of us.
A More Perfect Union is fiscally sponsored by Goodnation Foundation and guided by our Strategic Advisors.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Manager, Programs and Partnerships designs, implements, and evaluates high-quality programs and resources that empower Jewish organizations to drive civic renewal in their communities. The Manager cultivates and manages relationships with Jewish organizational partners by recruiting new members to the Jewish Partnership for Democracy (JPD), conducting regular outreach to provide support, and identifying opportunities for civic learning and action. This role strengthens connections among JPD partners, as well as between partners, local communities, and the broader pro-democracy field. The ideal candidate brings proven expertise in program design and execution and facility working with data to inform decision-making. As an essential thought partner in all aspects of A More Perfect Union’s civic renewal work, the Manager collaborates closely across teams to keep program functions integrated, efficient, and aligned.
This is a full-time, remote position reporting to the Vice President, Programs and Partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver high-impact programs and resources
- Develop and improve a wide range of offerings – microgrants, conferences, campaigns, virtual programs, toolkits, action guides, and more – to help partners build civic knowledge and skills, strengthen civic relationships, and take civic action in their communities
- Lead all aspects of program delivery (virtual and in-person), including registration, logistics, event production, pre- and post-program administrative and relational communications with program participants
Grow and support the Jewish Partnership for Democracy (JPD)
- Work with the VP, Programs and Partnerships to design and implement a recruitment strategy to meet annual network growth goals
- Help partners identify and pursue civic learning and action opportunities aligned with A More Perfect Union’s strategic plan and tailored to their local contexts
- Provide partners with coaching, resources, connections, and programming that build knowledge and capacity for civic renewal
- Support the Communications team to tell the story of the JPD’s impact by collecting and curating stories from network partners and contributing to the development and dissemination of assets and resources to the JPD
Strengthen partner connectivity and collaboration
- Meet with partners to identify opportunities for civic renewal and connect them to relevant organizations in their communities and across the democracy field
- Enhance partner-to-partner relationships and peer learning through virtual forums, the Steal This! program bank, working groups, and an internal communications channel
- Launch initiatives that connect partners across geographies, sectors, ideological and denominational differences, and interest areas to build a network primed for action
- Catalyze and support self-organizing among partners
Ensure efficient program operations and accurate network data
- Manage program operations, supported by the Operations team, including but not limited to tracking and processing attendee data and contracting and paying speakers and grantees
- Maintain accurate partner information across internal and external platforms
- Track and analyze partner activities and programs to identify trends
Work with the VP, Programs and Partnerships and the Operations and Communications teams to identify, improve, and implement enhancements to program operations
ABOUT YOU
You’re excited about the mission of A More Perfect Union. You believe deeply in the promise of American democracy, the role of faith-based leadership in supporting it, and the potential for the Jewish community to play a part in protecting and strengthening it. You believe in the power of local civic engagement to enhance democracy, and the important role that Jewish organizations can play in revitalizing their communities. While you likely have strong political beliefs, you are committed to nonpartisanship, pluralism and collaboration with diverse partners – even those with whom you may have significant policy disagreements – in defense of democracy. You’re eager to help people by building their capacity and confidence to help themselves. You love figuring out how to bring people together to collaborate in pursuit of big goals. You’re intensely curious, eager both to learn new things and to regularly question your own assumptions. You seek out and appreciate working with people whose experiences and expertise are different from — yet complementary to — your own.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS
- 3-5+ years experience in program design and management, partner relations and network management, or other relevant experience
- Experience in working with diverse organizations that encompass a range of perspectives and backgrounds, including proficiency in network-mapping approaches
- Knowledge of and experience working with a diverse cross-section of the American Jewish community
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and build strong relationships with diverse audiences
- Exceptional project-management skills, including excellent attention to detail, organizational acumen, and the ability to simultaneously manage different kinds of projects
- Strong interpersonal abilities, eagerness to cross political and ideological boundaries, and capacity to effectively facilitate diverse groups
- Track record of demonstrating sound judgment, managing complex situations with discretion and tact, and proactively solving problems and completing tasks
- Collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively with colleagues across all organizational functions and levels on a virtual team
- Commitment to experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement
- Deep sense of the urgency and importance of the work coupled with humility, an ability to stay cool under pressure, and a great sense of humor
- Working knowledge of Google Workplace, Slack, Asana, CRMs (we use Zoho), and other productivity tools and platforms a plus
- Commitment to A More Perfect Union’s Core Values:
- ACTION-ORIENTED: We prioritize action, both because our work demands urgency and because the best learning comes from experimentation, hypothesis testing, and adaptation.
- COLLABORATIVE: We know that none of us is as smart as all of us, so we are always looking for new people to learn from and dream and build with. And because we know that each of us only sees one part of the elephant, we seek to build a community rich with diverse identities, perspectives, and experiences.
- TRUSTWORTHY: We know that organizations and networks move at the speed of trust. We work hard to earn and maintain the trust of our colleagues and our partners by prioritizing respect, empathy, reliability, and accountability.
- CURIOUS: We are voracious learners, eager to deepen our understanding of the communities and fields in which we operate, and we approach complex problems with a healthy skepticism about simplistic answers.
- RESOLUTE: We believe that – with commitment and hard work – things can get better, and we resist succumbing to cynicism, complacency, or armchair outrage.
- JOYFUL: We believe that our team and our work are more effective when we infuse them with playfulness, celebration, and a sense of humor.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, SALARY, AND BENEFITS
A More Perfect Union currently has team members in multiple states. While team members primarily work remotely, we travel to gather in person regularly (4-6 times per year), and this role may involve other travel 2-4 times a year to conferences and related events. We offer a generous benefits package via our fiscal sponsor, which includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurances, retirement plan with 4.5% match, 100% paid family leave (12 weeks), and employee resources designed to support the passion and commitment that is vital to our team members. The starting salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 per year. Team members who stay with A More Perfect Union can expect their salary to increase over time. Learn more about what it's like to be part of our team in our Culture Book.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application through our Workable account. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to those received by November 7.
A More Perfect Union places a high value on creating and fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not make hiring decisions based on race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, pregnancy, disability, or any other status protected by law. Individuals from across the political spectrum who are passionate about protecting and strengthening American democracy are strongly encouraged 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, while women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. 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.