Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Locations: The position is based in Washington, DC. Qualified remote work candidates will be considered.

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation Range: $57,500-$75,000

About the Democracy Security Project

It’s the most dangerous time in the U.S. in decades. Rising political threats and intimidation threaten activists, authors, organizers, candidates, civil workers, changemakers, creatives, journalists, librarians, teachers, doctors, nurses, writers, and more. The Democracy Security Project (DSP) exists to provide durable solutions and support for anyone facing new or urgent threats to themselves or their work.

Position Summary

The DSP is hiring a Program Coordinator to support its training and direct service efforts across the United States. The Program Coordinator will assist our growing organization in developing and delivering safety and security training, products, and programs, both nationally and in states. DSP programs and products will broadly focus on:

• Increasing overall safety and security awareness across civil and cultural society
• Providing training and direct support (proactive and reactive) to campaigns and organizations
• Providing best practices and increased awareness around physical and cyber security, privacy, and safely conducting pro-Democracy work both at home and in the workplace
• Connecting campaigns and organizations to DSP’s network of security experts and resources
• Activating and engaging organizations in culturally competent conversations about security and threat assessment
• Developing strategies to hold perpetrators of political violence and harassment accountable for their actions

Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator will report to the DSP Managing Director, and work to:

• Assist DSP team and clients, through both outreach and intake, to customize and deliver safety and security deliverables
• Customize and deliver culturally competent DSP curriculum, training and direct services and collateral materials
• Ensure the quality, consistency, timeliness, and excellence in DSP’s deliverables
• Scale and continuously update program delivery process and direct service deliverables
• Identify new and effective ways to deliver curriculum and training that maximizes outcomes
• Maintain intake systems, including email and phone inquiries; ensure proper follow up and data collection
• Assist in follow up to ensure timely case closing.
• Develop and produce metrics and outcomes that evaluate program efficacy on an ongoing basis
• Work with DSP staff to schedule trainings, and assign and prepare facilitators
• Manage calendar of trainings and other direct services to ensure needs are being met
• Lead and coach DSP training facilitators
• Other duties as necessary

Skills & Requirements:

• 2+ cycles of campaign or organizational training experience or program management
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, with the ability to quickly build and manage organizational and individual relationships
• Strong written communication skills, with experience in training curriculum development preferred
• Proficiency with G-suite and collaborative work tools
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve effectively and creatively, and meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self– in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways

To Apply

Applicants should send their resume or CV to jobs@democracysecurityproject.org, with the subject line “DSP Program Coordinator ” .

DSP offers medical, dental, and vision coverage and up to 21 days of PTO/Sick time.