Proteus Fund connects philanthropy to the frontlines of social justice. We strive to advance the interconnected goals of racial, gender, queer and disability justice and an inclusive, fully representative democracy. To do our work effectively and with significant impact, Proteus Fund creates dynamic relationships between progressive philanthropists, movement leaders, and other allies that go far beyond transactional grantmaking. Our trusted position among funders and field actors enables us to support, both through collaborative grantmaking and other efforts, a broad array of strategies to achieve social justice victories. Our donor collaboratives are best-in-class models for bridging responsive philanthropy and cutting-edge social justice movements for deeper impact, aligning resources with critical needs, and shaping strategy alongside our partners. Through our fiscal sponsorship program, Proteus Fund partners with initiatives that play a powerful role in the larger ecosystem for social change, providing them with tailored and comprehensive organizational support.
To date, Proteus Fund, and its affiliated 501c4 organization, the Proteus Action League, have distributed over $300 million in grants and provided other essential tools to support activists, advocates, networks, coalitions, and issue-specific campaigns at the local, state, and national level. Proteus Fund has offices in New York City and metro Boston. Our staff is based across the entire United States.
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Proteus Fund's Vice President of Programs (VPP), the Program Associate provides critical operational, logistical, and administrative support to ensure efficient completion of the VPP’s objectives, including supporting all aspects of the VPP’s projects, internal program development, external fundraising and thought leadership efforts. In order to understand the roles and responsibilities of the Program Associate, applicants must first understand the primary functions of the Vice President for Programs.
The Program Associate possesses a deep understanding of social justice, a commitment to advancing racial, gender, queer, and disability justice, and representative, inclusive democracy, and a track record of working with diverse communities. They have two years + of formal or informal experience supporting a team in a non-profit setting or other equivalent experience. The Program Associate possesses exceptional attention to detail, quality writing and editing skills, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them transition into this role.
Salary Range
$70,000-$73,000
How To Apply
For consideration, please submit a resume and a detailed cover letter by October 11th that describes: 1) Your interest in the position and Proteus Fund 2) Your experiences that satisfy the requirements and qualifications listed above, and 3) How you learned of this position. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.
