Coalition Secretariat and Engagement Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the operational framework that supports the global Stop Financing Factory Farming coalition.

• Manage coalition budgets, subgrants, vendor contracts, consultant agreements, as well as financial tracking and reporting in collaboration with internal finance personnel.

• Monitor grant deliverables, reporting obligations, funding schedules, and assist with coalition fundraising efforts.

• Facilitate coalition governance activities, operational systems, and coordination with the Steering Committee.

• Create and execute strategies aimed at enhancing coalition participation and broadening engagement within the global S3F network.

• Establish and nurture relationships with coalition members, potential partners, and allied organizations.

• Organize coalition communications, outreach programs, and partner engagement activities.

• Collaborate with regional coordinators to synchronize outreach efforts and reinforce global network coordination.

• Manage cross-functional projects that support coalition advocacy endeavors.

• Handle logistics and partner engagement for advocacy initiatives, coalition events, and rapid response actions.

• Track project milestones and identify potential risks, opportunities, and solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in political science, International Affairs, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• At least 3 years of experience in coalition coordination, campaigning, grassroots organizing, project management, or a similar field.

• Proven experience in managing budgets, financial tracking, grant administration, contracts, or vendor relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects involving multiple partners while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

• Strong project management, organizational, and administrative abilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a capacity to foster collaborative relationships among diverse stakeholders.

• Proven judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently while adapting to shifting priorities and recognizing when issues need to be escalated.

• Proficient in managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and intricate administrative processes.

• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as required.

• Preferred: Experience in administering grants, subgrants, or donor-funded projects with various reporting obligations.

• Preferred: Knowledge of international development, multilateral development banks, sustainable finance, food systems, environmental policy, or related areas.

• Preferred: Experience supporting international advocacy campaigns or coalition-based initiatives.

• Preferred: Background in environmental policy, food systems, agriculture, public policy, public health, international development, or a related field.

• Preferred: Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

• Newly hired candidates must confirm their identity and complete eligibility verification upon employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• 37.5-hour workweek to promote work-life balance.

• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (80% for eligible dependents).

• Disability and life insurance coverage.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• 25 vacation days within the first year of employment.

• 15 paid holidays.

• 20 sick days.

• 3 floating holidays.

• Summer Fridays (the last two Fridays of July and all Fridays in August).

• Winter break (office closure between Christmas and New Year's).

• Parental leave offered.

• Options for sabbaticals.

• Professional development and IT stipend.

• Education reimbursement available.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided.