Project Associate, Just & Inclusive Democracy

Democracy Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Democracy Fund in Washington, DC seeks a Project Associate for the Just and Inclusive Society project for a one-year term. The role supports grantmaking, performs initial legal due diligence, and helps manage sponsorships and grants, requiring strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work across the political spectrum.

You will collaborate with the Associate Director and Senior Counsel, engage with grantees, analyze data for reviews and audits, and help expand project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
• 4–6 years related work or equivalent experience.
• Interest in advocacy with focus on civil rights and civil liberties.
• Proven analytical and research skills.
• Willingness to work with leaders across the political spectrum.

Responsibilities

• Review grant application materials and conduct initial legal due diligence for sponsorships and grants.
• Prepare grant and sponsorship agreements, and amendments.
• Compile and analyze grant and portfolio data for internal reviews and audits.
• Serve as a point of contact for grantees using grants management database.
• Engage with grantees via site visits and evaluation efforts.
• Brainstorm methods of building political power and resiliency for diverse communities.
• Monitor grantee developments and best practices in civil rights and community empowerment.
• Complete other administrative grantmaking projects as requested.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Grantmaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Grants management software

Microsoft Office

Grants management database

Job description

Democracy Fund in Washington, DC seeks a Project Associate for the Just and Inclusive Society project for a one-year term. The role supports grantmaking, performs initial legal due diligence, and helps manage sponsorships and grants, requiring strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work across the political spectrum.

You will collaborate with the Associate Director and Senior Counsel, engage with grantees, analyze data for reviews and audits, and help expand project