Program Associate – Pro-Democracy Initiatives (DC)

Longwell Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical insurance

401(k) matching

Metro-accessible location

Downtown DC office

Job summary

Longwell Partners in Washington, DC seeks a Program Associate to coordinate pro-democracy initiatives and support organizations advancing democratic institutions.

You will run point on the Democracy Innovation Fund, manage grantee and funder relationships, translate strategy into execution, and ensure compliance and robust program administration across the portfolio. This is a full-time, in-office role downtown DC.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in political campaigns, Capitol Hill, public affairs, nonprofits, coalition management, journalism, or issue advocacy.
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder initiatives under tight timelines.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear memos, summaries, and reports.
• Understanding of what resonates in Washington and with public audiences.
• Detail-driven and highly organized, with a bias toward action and follow-through.
• Ability to be in our downtown DC office five days a week. This is not a remote or hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and day-to-day coordinator for Democracy Innovation Fund grantees and partner organizations.
• Keep multi-track programs on schedule, flagging risks and driving accountability across all moving pieces.
• Prepare memos, reports, and program updates for funders and partners.
• Coordinate across communications, research, and external partners to advance project goals.
• Support the development and management of budgets and workplans.
• Assist with 501(c)(3) program administration and compliance as needed.

Skills

Writing

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Job description

Longwell Partners in Washington, DC seeks a Program Associate to coordinate pro-democracy initiatives and support organizations advancing democratic institutions.

You will run point on the Democracy Innovation Fund, manage grantee and funder relationships, translate strategy into execution, and ensure compliance and robust program administration across the portfolio. This is a full-time, in-office role downtown DC.