Role Description

RIVET is seeking an experienced fractional Grants Manager to support our Youth Impact Fund: a funder collaborative aimed at family foundations interested in supporting youth-led social innovation, next gen philanthropic leadership, and relational learning. Managed by RIVET’s Director of Philanthropy, and working closely with the CEO and Impact team, you will provide the essential scaffolding for successful foundation relationships: prospect research, proposal development, and impactful reporting. While traditional grant proposals will be part of this role, with our focus on family foundations this role will involve more high-level concept development and less filling out long proposal forms.

This role focuses on three key areas:

1. Prospecting: deepen and broaden RIVET’s network of foundation funders by researching prospects (assessing incoming leads from CEO networking and identifying prospects whose interests overlap), developing tailored outreach strategies (draft outreach notes for CEO, write LOIs, etc.), and tracking moves management in our CRM.
2. Proposal Development: translate RIVET’s model, data, and impact into clear, compelling funding opportunities. This means working cross-functionally to design thematic or geographic investment pathways, crafting concept notes and proposals (like this Youth Mental Health Campaign), and iterating current concept notes. 
3. Reporting and Integration: ensure reporting deadlines are tracked and met, work closely with Impact team to design concepts and report on progress, and partner with Finance team to ensure accurate financial data. 

You will join a dedicated, low-ego team in launching a first-of-its-kind philanthropic movement led by youth. As an internally focused role you will have the freedom to largely set your own hours, being available as needed for collaborative work with the team.

Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week, flexible and variable depending on needs. 

Compensation: $4,000/mo USD 

For non-US candidates, salary will be adjusted based on local market data. 

Start Date: September 1, 2026

Location: Candidates can be based anywhere in the world, with availability 10am – 2pm ET for occasional collaborative work.

Core Responsibilities:

This role requires a strategic storyteller. Someone who can translate RIVET’s vision, impact, and data into compelling funding opportunities while helping build a strong pipeline of foundation and institutional partners. You’ll work cross-functionally to shape investment opportunities, craft high-quality proposals, and ensure funders receive an exceptional stewardship experience via reporting and communication. This is how those tasks break down:

Prospecting & Pipeline Development (30%) Identify, research, and prioritize institutional and family foundation prospects aligned with RIVET’s mission and funding priorities.

• Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of foundation opportunities.
• Research funding priorities, giving histories, and key decision-makers.
• Develop tailored cultivation strategies and briefing materials for outreach.
• Track deadlines, opportunities, and next steps within fundraising systems.

Grant Strategy & Proposal Development (50%) Lead the development of compelling grant proposals and investment materials that clearly communicate RIVET’s vision and impact.

• Write persuasive grant proposals, concept notes, LOIs, and funding applications.
• Translate program strategy, data, and impact into compelling investment opportunities.
• Partner with the CEO, Director of Philanthropy, and Impact team to develop customized proposals for priority funders.
• Maintain and continuously refine core grant language and proposal assets.

Stewardship & Reporting (10%) Support meaningful, long-term relationships with foundation partners through thoughtful communication and reporting.

• Develop high-quality grant reports, updates, and stewardship materials.
• Contribute to the design of quarterly learning experiences and communications for Youth Impact Fund partners.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather stories, outcomes, and impact data for funder communications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Systems (10%)

Collaborate across fundraising, impact, and operations teams to ensure alignment and timely execution.

Maintain grant calendars, reporting schedules, and proposal workflows.

Ensure proposal materials, funder records, and reporting are organized and current.

History & Current State:

RIVET will eventually be powered by GenZ and the $3T they control as consumers. In the near-term, philanthropic supporters will play an absolutely critical role helping RIVET fully launch. In the long-term, we see tremendous power of philanthropy as a catalytic and companion resource to our consumers-driven strategy: covering overhead and expanding reach. 

RIVET’s Philanthropic History: RIVET was founded at the end of 2021. To launch, a group of individual donors inspired by RIVET’s mission and model, provided $2.5M in philanthropic startup capital. In mid-2024 we designed our current philanthropic strategy focused on families, foundations, and firms, hiring our first full-time fundraiser in early-2025 to test and refine the strategy. Since her departure in March, we have had a team of consultants working to sharpen the offerings, strengthening systems, and building robust donor programming. This role has emerged from that work.

Annual Foundation Fundraising Goal: $1.5M

• Current commitments: $1M. 
• Potential in pipeline: $1.2M.

Resources: 

• Our CEO is a relentless networker and excels at top-of-the-funnel pipeline development. He reliably follows through on fundraising actions and is deeply committed to building relationships with donors and prospects. His strength is selling the mission of RIVET in a compelling way to funders. 
• Our administrative team consistent of our Operations Manager and Administrative Assistant provide critical administrative support to fundraising efforts, including prospect research, CRM data management, gift processing, event coordination, and integration with our finance team.
• Our Chief Impact Officer works closely on family foundation pitches, from design to joining calls.
• The Senior Impact Manager supports on impact reporting and stories of young social innovators.
• The rest of the team is ready to support, along with a passionate group of youth speakers.
• Monday.com is our CRM system, which is built and widely used for fundraising.

Who we’re looking for:

We recognize that no one candidate will possess every qualification and welcome candidates from different professional backgrounds who bring many of these qualifications and personal attributes:

Mission-aligned. You’re passionate about authentic youth leadership and accelerating youth-led social change.

Experience Developing Winning Grant Proposals. You have a track record of writing successful grant proposals, concept notes, and reports that secure philanthropic investment. You’re able to quickly understand a funder’s priorities, synthesize complex information, and craft compelling narratives that inspire confidence and action.

Experience with Family Foundations. You understand how family foundations make funding decisions and enjoy partnering across teams to develop thoughtful investment opportunities. You can translate strategy, impact data, and program design into clear, customized funding cases while helping cultivate long-term relationships with institutional partners.

Strategic Collaborator. Your interpersonal and organizational skills allow you to work effectively across a global, remote team. You enjoy partnering with colleagues to gather information, refine ideas, and deliver exceptional work.

Startup Fit. You thrive in an early-stage environment where priorities evolve quickly. You’re proactive, resourceful, highly organized, and comfortable creating clarity amid ambiguity.

Exceptional Communicator. You’re an outstanding writer with excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

Faqs:

This is an ever-growing list based on questions that come in from applicants. If you have others, please ask!

Q: The application portal has questions to answer. How important are those? Very! Think of this as an opportunity to share more about you and your experience. It gives us a much more useful set of information than a resume alone (and, ooph cover letters are a nightmare). While we don’t expect you to write volumes, we do read the responses to understand more about your experience and how you communicate via writing. Please be thoughtful about how you use AI (we can often tell).

Q: Can candidates really be based anywhere? Absolutely. Our global team is a key strength. Our CEO is based in Boston. We have team members from Los Angeles to Portugal to South Africa. 

Q: The term “startup” can mean a lot of different things. Where is RIVET in its growth? Still early stage but, after almost five years, we have strong frameworks and models. Everything that is awesome about a start-up (opportunity to create, move quickly, iterate, and make an impact) is especially true at RIVET. Same for everything that is hard (nascent systems, lack of institutional memory, the need to pivot and re-prioritize with new data). Gut-check if this environment is right for you.

Q: What is the culture really like at RIVET? We are a fun and committed team. We invest a great deal in relationships and we lead with gratitude. We are accountable to, and supportive of, each other. As a global and remote team, we create opportunities to bond, while respecting times zones and boundaries. Right now we are a team of twelve.

Q: Do you offer benefits? If so, what kinds? Not yet. We are in the process of defining and securing benefits for the team through a PEO and articulating key policies and procedures for the team. We hope to have these in place in the next six months. We have unlimited time off and people are pretty good at taking what they need to stay healthy and grounded.

Our hiring process*

We value your time and energy. 

Look, we know applying for jobs can be a terrible, soul-crushing experience. Some of this we can fix and some of it is the nature of trying to vet lots of candidates as fairly and quickly as possible with a small team. We aim to create a humane process by providing as much clarity as possible. We will always be available to answer questions about the status of your application and next steps. 

RIVET is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, or disability.

Apply on our portal here

Come on, give it a try! This will include a written submission of a recent grant proposal. 

2. Interview with RIVET Team Member
   An interview where we’ll get to know more about your background and experiences, and for you to deepen your understanding of RIVET and the role.

3. Interview with CEO
   One-on-one conversation with CEO to assess fit, vision, and alignment.

Final Interview and Alignment
You will get to meet other core members of RIVET and have a conversation to explore fit, strategy, and vision with your core collaborators.

Are you a science communicator interested in a flexible, remote, part-time role with an ornithological society? Read on!

Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Part-time (5-10 hours per week) independent contractor; one-year contract with possibility of extension

Compensation: $1,000 per month

Review of applications begins August 7, with position open until filled.  Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to WOS President Auriel Fournier (auriel@illinois.edu) with the subject line “WOS Communications Contractor”.

We seek a capable, enthusiastic person to assist with communicating the mission and activities of the Wilson Ornithological Society (WOS): The WOS supports ornithology by publishing The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, hosting annual conferences, and providing research grants and career mentoring to our members. We welcome all those involved in avian conservation, research, science, and outreach.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Manage the WOS’s social media accounts (currently Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky), creating and scheduling content about the society’s activities as well as avian research more generally
• Manage the WOS’s WordPress.com-based website, ensuring information is up-to-date and accurate and writing regular posts for the WOS blog
• Create and manage a second standalone website for the WOS’s annual meeting each year
• Solicit, edit, and post guest blog posts by bird researchers with WOS connections (authors of papers in the WOS journal, recipients of WOS grants)
• Write email communications to WOS membership including, but not limited to, quarterly email newsletters and annual membership renewal appeals
• Monitor the WOS’s main contact email address daily, answering inquiries and/or forwarding them to the relevant WOS committee chairs
• Communicate with the WOS President and volunteer chairs of various WOS committees to obtain information for disseminating
• Expected to attend the annual in-person WOS conference, to connect with members and share about the conference on social media, with travel costs and registration covered by the WOS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while communicating proactively with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to understand scientific research and concepts and successfully translate them into accessible and engaging digital content
• Experience with social media scheduling tools (Later, Buffer), WordPress.com, and Canva
• Demonstrated experience managing websites, social media accounts, newsletters, or similar communication efforts for a nonprofit or academic institution
• Experience working with scientific societies and/or an interest in birds and ornithology is a plus but not mandatory!

Join our dynamic and powerful team! 

Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) is currently inviting WOMEN in all their diversities, including those belonging to minority and marginalised groups from Asia and the Pacific countries with relevant experience and skills to apply as Programme Associate for Labour and Migration Programmes.

The successful applicant will work with our committed Secretariat and membership to advance women’s human rights, women’s organising power, strengthen cross-movements solidarity and advocate for Development Justice. 

If you believe in the power of peoples’ movements to bring about structural change and are committed to supporting feminist progressive movements through strengthening the capacity and leadership of grassroots women, please apply to join our team!  

Programme Description & Selection Criteria 

The Programme Associate will work closely with and provide support to the following programmes: 

1. Migration Programme (Migrants United and Act for Human Rights – MUAH) aims to ensure women migrants enjoy human rights and are able to make informed and choices about migration. Migration Programme focuses on increasing capacities, voices and leadership of women migrants by conducting feminist organising training, Feminist Participatory Action Research (FPAR), strategic advocacy and supporting networks for collective migrants movement building.
2. Labour Programme (Women Organising Workers – WOW) aims to advance women workers’ right to Decent Work, Living Wage and participatory democracy by shaping and organising labour movements.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of women’s human rights in Asia and the Pacific. 
• In depth understanding and knowledge on political, economic, and socio-cultural environments in the region and its impact on women’s human rights.
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years experience in development work, women’s human rights, migrants, workers and/or social movements at the national, regional, or international level.
• A degree in social and political science, law, human rights, development or women’s studies.
• Previous experience and interest in handling administrative, logistics and coordination work to support programme activities. 
• Experience in research support via desk, legal, qualitative and quantitative research skills, and capacity to analyse and critique economic, social and development policies. Experience in policy analysis is an asset.
• Experience and knowledge of participatory data gathering and analysis and participatory facilitation with grassroots organisations and their communities is an asset.
• Strong coordination/teamwork skills both within and across teams. 
• Project management skills including programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, membership-driven network and its allies.
• Excellent command of English language, both oral and written; demonstrated ability to write for movements as well as programme reports and project proposals.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to network in a multicultural environment and to develop strong professional relationships with members and other stakeholders.
• Proficient computer skills – familiarity in using online shared platforms such as Google Suite. 
• Must be able to travel overseas as required.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Key tasks of the programme association include:

• Assisting and work closely with Programme Officers to implement, monitor and evaluate programme activities (includes training, documentation, research, consultations, campaigns, advocacy) according to programme’s annual work plan and overall strategic plan; 
• Providing support to programme organising committee members and partners in engaging with the  programmes that includes maintaining regular and secure communication among network members or partners (including email, video calls, telephone calls, etc.);
• Providing support to coordinate the participation of members and partners attending programme activities (including logistical, visa, airline booking, finance support during meetings); as well as supporting the coordination with members and partners to strengthen advocacy opportunities in regional and international policy spaces;
• Providing administrative and planning support to the Programme Officers including network coordination relevant to its work in engaging international and regional human rights mechanisms; 
• Providing support in ensuring the thorough and substantive documentation of the programme’s major activities and ensure that summary evaluation feeds into programme  reports;
• Providing support in facilitating the publication of key knowledge tools and resources that may be led by the programme or outcomes from cross-programme collaboration;
• Assisting the Programme Officers in writing programme narrative and financial reports for members and donors.

Remuneration & Compensation

Salary for this role is  USD 1,200 per month. Other benefits include monthly work from home allowance (130 USD), health allowance and insurance; contributions to social security and to the employee provident fund; and 13th month salary. This is a full-time position with a two-year (renewable) contract; and a probationary period of four months applies. Staff will be based and work from her home country. 

How to apply?

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• Duly completed online Application Form [Click here]

The following documents would need to be attached in the application form: 

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria and please clearly identify relevant experience for the role. 
• A reference letter attesting to the prior work experience of the applicant. 
• A sample of written work that demonstrates the applicant’s knowledge and analytical skills particularly in the area of Labour, Migration, women’s human rights and/or development policies at the country, sub-regional and regional levels (e.g. an article, research and project/programme report, programme plan, statements)

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted by 28th August 2026. 

If you have any questions please contact us at recruitment@apwld.org 

For more information visit  www.apwld.org 

Deadline to apply – 10th August 2026 

Project Leader, Technology 

Location: Flexible within the U.S. but requires access to a major U.S. airport for travel.    
Position Type: Full-time   

About Us 
Partners for Public Good (PPG) is a nonpartisan team of doers who work alongside state and local governments to strengthen the operational systems—procurement, staffing, budgeting, and technology—that determine whether policy turns into results for residents. We go in alongside government staff through implementation, not just as advisors who deliver recommendations and leave, but as practitioners who stay until something has actually changed. Through our implementation work, applied research, and the Procurement Excellence Network—a practitioner community of more than 3,000 government professionals—we translate what we learn from individual governments into knowledge and tools that travel across jurisdictions. When government works, communities thrive. 

Role & Organizational Impact 
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Technology, PPG is seeking a Project Leader, Technology to oversee execution across a new suite of technology pilot and implementation projects for state and local government. 

PPG is expanding our government transformation efforts to internal operations functions beyond procurement, including budgeting, human resources, and information technology (IT). They will manage new efforts to support state and local technology adoption and all that goes with it: project management, product management, vendor management, technical training and capacity building, and technology evaluation. Through their work, they will fill crucial human capacity gaps in back office modernization and boost the tech confidence of public servants who are navigating the disruptions and possibilities of AI.

At PPG, Project Leaders manage individuals or small teams responsible for the delivery of projects, stepping in to coach and support execution as needed. Project Leaders may attend conferences or other events to speak publicly about project work, and are encouraged to develop public-facing tools, templates, and publications about promising practices derived from projects.  
 

Responsibilities 
Service Design and Strategy 

•  Strategize the future of PPG’s Technology Delivery Portfolio with the goal of best serving the most pressing needs for government’s back-office operations in partnership with the Assistant Director, Technology. 
• Translate initial program design into program scopes, timelines, specific roles/plans for team members and partners.
• Design evaluation frameworks, metrics, and feedback mechanisms to measure the Technology Portfolio’s success and scalability.

Execution and Project Leadership 

• Oversee the day-to-day execution of technology support and capacity building services, maintaining high-quality deliverables, and clear communication.
• Monitor resources, budget, time, external relationships, and risks throughout a project/product/pilot’s lifetime.
• Track progress on work and elevate timely risks or challenges to leadership 
• Develop and manage high-quality project documentation for sustainability, replication, and external storytelling. 
• Manage ongoing relationships and performance of any contractor providing specialized support on projects. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building 

• Develop and execute a government partner engagement strategy for the Technology Portfolio, in partnership with the Assistant Director, Technology. 
• Regularly produce outbound materials in the form of blogs, talks, webinars, etc. 
• Represent PPG at conferences and events, presenting insights from project work. 
• Build strong relationships with government leaders, nonprofit partners, government technology companies, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.  

People Management 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing Associate(s), fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.   
• Train team in core PPG capabilities, including analytical thinking, project management, stakeholder management, and communications. 
• Support staff in growing their procurement expertise by designing learning opportunities in the realm of government technology, staying abreast of new products, functionality, IT partnerships, innovative IT procurements, and creative IT staffing/operational choices in the field.
• Positively shape organizational culture, promoting equity, transparency, and accountability across PPG operations.   

Who You Are 
We’re looking for candidates who are: 

• Goal-oriented, mission-driven managers. You have an intrinsic drive to forward the goals of PPG and the Technology Portfolio. You are eager to make big wins for your colleagues and clients. You know how to energize a diverse group of stakeholders toward a shared goal.  
• Entrepreneurial builder and innovators. You are excited about experimenting with technology, embracing rapid demonstration projects, getting things done, and incorporating feedback to iterate quickly.
• Strong communicators. You excel in verbal, written, and visual communication. You make technical or complex concepts accessible and engaging for a range of audiences.
• Change managers. You recognize that true change requires culture shifts, capacity-building, and empowerment, in addition to better processes. You build trust and momentum, bringing stakeholders along with you while moving with urgency. You know how to lead groups through change effectively.  
• Adaptable and collaborative colleagues. You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where every project is unique, and we often have to dive in and learn quickly. You care for your colleagues and are quick to pitch in when someone needs help. You are comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback.  
• Mission aligned. You are motivated by the opportunity to help state and local governments harness core operational functions so that every resident has a government they can count on, every day. 

Qualifications 
Core Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent years of professional experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Three or more years of government technology experience or related work experience. At least two years of people management experience – ideally leading multidisciplinary teams implementing software or piloting, refining, or prototyping new AI tools.
• Knowledge and/or professional experience touching one or more categories of government IT operations (e.g., data analytics, generative AI, software modernization, product management, core IT service delivery, cybersecurity).
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to produce compelling, well-written, and error-free work products. 
• Strong project management skills, with track record of independently managing projects and establishing priorities among multiple simultaneous deadlines. 
• Strong knowledge of or certifications in product management methods and practices. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Visio) and the Power Automate Platform.  
• Comfort with Zoom, MailChimp, Miro and/or other outreach or virtual collaboration tools. 
• Proficient in generative AI like Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot.
• Demonstrated ability (through coursework, projects, or work experience) to build AI agents, chatbots, or automations using platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar tools.
• Basic understanding of prompt engineering, AI agent design, and knowledge management concepts. 
• Comfort with using (and managing the performance of others that use) generative AI in day-to-day work and deliverable creation.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed at least six times per year.  

Experiential Qualifications: 
We believe a variety of experiences can equip individuals to excel in this role. While we expect applicants to bring many of the qualifications listed below, we encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. 

• Meaningful knowledge of state and local government operations across topics like permitting, licensing, budgeting, or human resources.
• Familiarity with local, state, or federal government, information technology and the products or partners in the field.
• Familiarity with public sector AI – the market of vendors, use cases, and good public sector governance.
• Experience collaborating closely with engineers, developers, and other technical roles on collaborative projects.
• Understanding the unique capacity needs of public sector leaders and challenges public sector entities face in project delivery and operations.
• Team oriented with the ability to build strong relationships and develop trust with colleagues, external collaborators, and funders.

Additional Information: 
Deadline to Apply: PPG will review applications on a rolling basis. All applications received by the deadline of August 14, will be considered. We encourage candidates to apply by August 7 for more immediate consideration. 

Compensation: The salary for this role is $123,360 plus benefits. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package to support the well-being of our team and their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options to fit individual needs as well as access to health and flexible savings accounts. Paid time off includes: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 12 paid holidays, and a winter recess. We also provide an employer match for retirement savings, paid parental leave, and access to backup care for caregiving needs. To support remote work, we offer work-from-home stipends or shared office space options.

Start date: The desired start date for this role is September 2026. 

This position is grant-funded. Employment is contingent on continuation of funds and organizational needs, at PPG’s sole discretion. 

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting, talking, listening, reading, and writing for up to 8 hours per day. Certain situations may require lifting items up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties. 

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity 
Partners for Public Good is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
 
Partners for Public Good is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info(at)partnersforpublicgood.org. 

Associate, Technology 
Location: Flexible within the U.S. but requires access to a major U.S. airport for travel.    
Position Type: Full-time   

About Us 

Partners for Public Good (PPG) is a nonpartisan team of doers who work alongside state and local governments to strengthen the operational systems—procurement, staffing, budgeting, and technology—that determine whether policy turns into results for residents. We go in alongside government staff through implementation, not just as advisors who deliver recommendations and leave, but as practitioners who stay until something has actually changed. Through our implementation work, applied research, and the Procurement Excellence Network—a practitioner community of more than 3,000 government professionals—we translate what we learn from individual governments into knowledge and tools that travel across jurisdictions. When government works, communities thrive. 

Role & Organizational Impact 

PPG is expanding our government transformation efforts to internal operations functions beyond procurement, including budgeting, human resources, and information technology. The Associate will support the new Technology Delivery Portfolio that provides direct project support and capacity building to state and local teams across needs like AI piloting and adoption, software implementations, IT governance, and cybersecurity. Since the portfolio is growing and refining, this Associate will have the opportunity to be an agile, versatile executor helping to build and test a new portfolio of work.

The Associate will utilize foundational knowledge and experience in government technology from either the public or private sector to support project scoping through research, designing practical and durable solutions, creating project deliverables, facilitating workshops and coaching calls with governments and partners, and leading project management. Over time, the Associate may take on increasing responsibility, gaining greater autonomy in project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

At PPG, Associates drive the day-to-day delivery of programmatic projects, working closely with Project Leaders and Assistant Directors to turn strategy into action. This can include multiple and fractional projects across teams. They facilitate meetings with government partners, design and produce project materials, deliver trainings and coaching, and draft key deliverables and reports. Associates may work on one in-depth project or contribute across several short-term or fractional engagements, depending on portfolio needs.

Responsibilities 

Project Design & Implementation 

• Support project/pilot/product scoping for the Technology Portfolio Support project/pilot/product scoping for the Technology Portfolio through qualitative and quantitative research. These activities might include interviews, surveys, process mapping, and policy reviews. 
• Design and implement day-to-day project deliverables, such as:
  • Work plans 
  • Public forms and applications
  • Project charters, SWOT analyses, and other project documents
  • Low- or no-code demonstration tools 
  • Custom AI agents
  • Dashboards and other project or operational analytics
  • Streamlined policy and procedure documents 
  • Research reports or memos 
  • Engaging training and case study materials 
  • Effective public-facing communications 
  • Project impact reports 
• Lead day-to-day change management and implementation activities, such as:
  • Meetings and workshops with government and nonprofit stakeholders to align on priorities, implement project work, and address challenges as they arise 
  • Coaching and advisory support to government partners to help diagnose the root causes of challenges, and offer feedback from outside perspectives  
  • Project management check-ins and strategy pull-ups

Stakeholder Engagement & Thought Leadership 

• Monitor and uplift trends in government technology to understand new product offerings, functionality improvements, partnership opportunities, innovative IT procurement models, and operational practices.
• Build strong relationships with government leaders, nonprofit partners, government technology companies, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.
• Represent PPG at conferences and events, presenting insights from project work.
• Contribute to the development of public-facing tools, templates, and publications that share best practices and innovations in public sector operational excellence. 

Organizational Growth & Strategy 

• Test and evaluate new technology relevant to PPG’s work and partnerships. Activities may include experimentation of AI use cases for PPG’s internal use and partners’ optimization, and testing of new start-up tools and online digital tools to stay on top of trends as they related to internal operation’s productivity in and out of government. 
• Provide input to internal operational improvement initiatives. 
• Support efforts to expand and refine PPG’s offerings and impact. 

Who You Are 

We’re looking for candidates who are: 

• Analytic solution builders. You can break down complex problems. You develop actionable, clear, creative, and high-impact ideas and prototypes.
• Project managers at heart. You are a self-starter who can juggle multiple priorities, stay organized, and keep projects on track in a remote environment. You have a bias to action and take pride in being an implementer.  
• Strong communicators. You make technical or complex concepts accessible and engaging for a range of audiences.
• Change catalysts. You recognize that true change requires culture shifts, capacity-building, and empowerment—in addition to better processes. You build trust and momentum, bringing stakeholders along with you while moving with urgency.  
• Adaptable. You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where every project is unique and we often have to dive in and learn quickly.  
• Collaborative. You care for your colleagues and are quick to pitch in when someone needs help. You are comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback.  
• Mission aligned. You are motivated by the opportunity to help state and local governments harness core operational functions so that every resident has a government they can count on, every day. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent years of professional experience and/or certifications will be considered in lieu of formal education. 
• Three or more years of government technology experience (in the public or private sector) or related work experience. 
• Hands-on experience implementing or testing new AI or software in a government context, including navigating technology procurement processes, developing project or pilot workplans, and collaborating across technical and non-technical stakeholders with competing interests.
• Meaningful knowledge of state and local government operations across topics like permitting, licensing, budgeting, or human resources.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to produce compelling, well-written, and error-free work products. 
• Strong project management skills, with track record of independently managing projects and establishing priorities among multiple simultaneous deadlines. 
• Familiarity with product management frameworks (e.g., agile, scrum, backlog management, product road mapping) and/or UX design processes (e.g., design thinking, usability testing, research synthesis), and tools (e.g., Figma, Miro).  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Visio) and the Power Automate Platform.  
• General comfort with Zoom, MailChimp, Miro and/or other outreach or virtual collaboration tools. 
• General comfort with (and responsible use of) generative AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.
• Ability to test products (including AI tools), evaluate outputs, and recommend improvements based on performance data and user feedback.
• Curiosity about emerging AI technologies and a willingness to learn new platforms and methodologies.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed at least six times per year. 

Additional Information:  

Deadline to Apply: PPG will review applications on a rolling basis. All applications received by the deadline of August 14, will be considered. We encourage candidates to apply by August 7 for more immediate consideration. 

Compensation: The salary for this role is $102,800 plus benefits. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package to support the well-being of our team and their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options to fit individual needs as well as access to health and flexible savings accounts. Paid time off includes: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 12 paid holidays, and a winter recess. We also provide an employer match for retirement savings, paid parental leave, and access to backup care for caregiving needs. To support remote work, we offer work-from-home stipends or shared office space options.  

Start date: The desired start date for this role is August or September 2026. 

This position is grant-funded. Employment is contingent on continuation of funds and organizational needs, at PPG’s sole discretion. 

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting, talking, listening, reading, and writing for up to 8 hours per day. Certain situations may require lifting items up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties. 

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity 

Partners for Public Good is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Partners for Public Good is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info(at)partnersforpublicgood.org. 

Background

The Global Methane Hub (GMH) is the first coordinated philanthropic approach to funding methane mitigation. The Hub focuses on the energy, agricultural, and waste sectors, which account for 96% of human-caused methane emissions. We support ambitious catalytic investments, lay the groundwork for long-term transformation, and deliver quick wins ripe for action on the ground.

GMH advances its mission through three main functions:

Regranting: Providing financial support to public-benefit organizations working directly to mitigate methane.

Convening: Bringing together governments, civil society, researchers, and funders to align strategies and accelerate coordinated action in the interest of the public benefit.

Advising: Serving as a knowledge hub and trusted partner, providing guidance on methane mitigation strategies, data sharing, and field-building.

Our actions are global in nature, and we believe quick wins will only be had if we engage sub-national and local communities. Our activities focus on the highest-emitting sectors and regions with a team spread across six continents. GMH is headquartered in Santiago, Chile with a Stichting registered in The Netherlands.

Purpose of role 

The Regional Lead – Africa serves as the Global Methane Hub’s principal ambassador and strategic advisor for the region. This role focuses on building influential networks, fostering relationships, and providing deep contextual intelligence to inform GMH’s sectoral strategies. The Regional Lead will cultivate relationships with government officials, civil society leaders, the private sector, academics, and key stakeholders to advance methane mitigation ambitions globally, with an emphasis on Africa, through field building, targeted seed grants, and strategic convening, this position strengthens the regional methane mitigation ecosystem while serving as GMH’s authoritative voice in the region.

The Regional Lead reports to the Director, Global Engagement and partners collaboratively with the Program Directors and teams, the Development & Impact team, and Communications team.

Primary responsibilities

The job holder will have the following key responsibilities:

Regional Representation & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as GMH’s principal representative for cross-cutting methane mitigation initiatives across Africa with a global perspective provided from other regional leads.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, research institutions, and private sector partners to foster an understanding of methane mitigation opportunities and benefits.
• Represent Global Methane Hub in high-level discussions at industry events, scientific conferences, and meetings with local government officials, key partners in the region, NGOs, funders, experts, and consultants; ensure follow-up, as needed. This may include international or domestic travel. When appropriate, this also includes global platforms and forums.
• Elevate GMH’s profile through relationships with regional media engagement and public speaking opportunities to amplify GMH’s methane mitigation message in coordination with the Communications team.
• Position GMH as the trusted partner and thought leader on methane mitigation in the region to grantees, policy makers, philanthropies, and other stakeholders.
• Partner with Program Directors to create opportunities for program staff in the region to advance sectoral work on methane mitigation.
• Collaborate with relevant regional climate initiatives and networks to leverage resources and foster synergistic partnerships.
• Engage with the global community of aligned donors and practitioners working to advance the goals of the Global Methane Hub.
• When appropriate, act as local leader in key engagements like COP, funder retreats, or other GMH events.

Strategic Advisory & Analysis

• Contribute regional perspectives to the GMH Global Engagement Strategy.
• Provide analysis of regional political contexts, policy landscapes, and stakeholder dynamics to GMH leadership and program teams.
• Advise sectoral program directors on regional opportunities, risks, and strategic entry points.
• Monitor and analyze regional methane policy developments, regulatory changes, and political shifts.
• Gather insights on government priorities and identify alignment opportunities with methane mitigation goals; track and document government commitments and progress on methane mitigation.
• Provide leadership to the wider philanthropic and bilateral donor community on methane mitigation for Africa.
• Engage with the global community of aligned donors and practitioners working to advance the goals of the Global Methane Hub.

Strategy Development & Execution

• Collaborate with GMH leadership to develop a comprehensive regional methane mitigation strategy aligned with the broader GMH goals.
• Design and implement initiatives to strengthen the methane mitigation ecosystem across Africa.
• Deploy seed grants strategically to catalyze new actors and initiatives in the methane mitigation space.
• Connect successful seed grantees to sectoral program pipelines for potential scale-up support.
• Convene workshops and gatherings of practitioners, researchers, and implementers to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Monitor developments in the field to identify emerging needs, gaps, and opportunities.
• Foster communities of practice around methane reduction in key sectors alongside program teams.

Collaboration and Communications

• Provide regular updates and reports to the organization’s leadership and donors on the impact of methane mitigation efforts in the region.
• Brief GMH leadership on regional developments that may impact organizational strategy.
• Maintain regular communication with sectoral program directors and teams to ensure that regional insights inform grantmaking strategies; as requested, assess incoming grant proposals.
• Identify regional organizations and initiatives that align with sectoral strategies for program team consideration.
• Support program teams in navigating regional political and cultural contexts.
• Share knowledge on successful seed grantees that may be ready for larger programmatic support.

Financial Management:

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and fiscal sponsor /donor regulations governing programmatic funding and operations.
• Work with the finance team to ensure budget adherence and accurate reporting for established grants and initiatives and make recommendations to leadership.
• Support the development of sectoral and regional operational budgets to anticipate and plan for programmatic expenses.
• Monitor established budgets for regional projects or grants, making decisions within approved budgets and processes.
• Prepare and submit expense reports, ensuring compliance with organizational financial policies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Profile

The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Background and Experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience in stakeholder engagement, strategy, or public affairs, with substantive experience in climate, environment, energy, or adjacent fields in Africa.
• Demonstrated experience representing an organization in high-level and public forums (policy dialogues, conferences, media), with strong diplomatic and cross-cultural judgment.
• Demonstrated record of developing and executing strategy, including the effective allocation of set resources to achieve ambitious goals.
• Grant-making or seed-funding experience desired.
• Demonstrates organizational values of equity, agility, humility, integrity, and care
• Intellectual agility and the ability to analyze, think critically, and understand emerging issues and opportunities to reduce methane emissions.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly.
• Highly collaborative with a partnership mindset. Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team, external partners, and grantees.
• Self-reflective and open to feedback, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Passionate about being part of the climate change solution.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public policy, international relations, development studies, or a related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Established networks and credibility with governments, civil society, multilateral and regional bodies (e.g. the African Union, development banks), and the private sector across Africa.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, for proposals, reports, and other presentations, including in high-level and public-facing settings.
• Familiarity with the African climate, energy, agriculture, or waste-sector landscape and the key regional climate initiatives operating in it.
• Exceptional project management, prioritization, and planning skills.
• Written and oral fluency in English required; proficiency in French, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language widely spoken across Africa is preferred.

Terms and conditions

• This will be a full-time (40 hours/week) remote role and will require time flexibility in order to collaborate with staff and stakeholders in multiple time zones. The position supervisor is in the GMT+0 time zone.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the country from which they are applying.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically or internationally ~40%.
• Please note that the successful candidate will undergo reference checks prior to starting employment

To apply for the post 

To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job announcement.

In your cover letter, please describe your experience engaging senior government agencies, nonprofit institutions, multilateral organizations, or major donors on climate, energy, agriculture, or environmental issues across Africa. Please provide specific examples of your role and the outcomes achieved.

Please ensure you send your CV and Cover letter in the following format: full_name_CV_org_name_role and full_name_role_CL.

If you have any questions about the role or organisation and would like an informal chat ahead of submitting a formal application, please reach out to Shoshana Grammer at shoshana@upsallinternational.com. Please note: to ensure the security of your application and to ensure that your data complies with GDPR regulations, applications via email will not be accepted.

The deadline for applications is Monday 24^th August, 9:00 am CET

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PAID INTERNSHIPS

Applications for our Fall 2026 Internship are now open.

The Center for Engagement and Advocacy in the Americas (CEDA) offers seasonal internship opportunities for candidates interested in building constructive and respectful relations between the US and countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. Former interns have gone on to work as congressional aides, journalists, lawyers, academics, and even as members of CEDA’s staff.

CEDA interns work with staff mentors to monitor and analyze current events, help plan delegations, work with partners in Congress to change policy, and amplify our message in communications to policymakers and the public. In addition to substantive work, interns are also assigned essential administrative tasks that build the nuts-and-bolts skills necessary to run a nonprofit organization.

Interns work in three key areas: Policy and Advocacy; Communications and Social Media; and Nonprofit Development.

What You Will Do

• Help CEDA draft and edit the US-Cuba News Brief
• Design graphics and develop content for CEDA’s social media platforms
• Monitor and summarize policy developments relevant to CEDA’s program areas
• Maintain and update the organization’s website, social media accounts, and databases
• Support direct mail and email campaigns, including managing and organizing contact lists
• Attend (virtually or in person) relevant events, briefings, and congressional hearings, and provide written summaries
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Current undergraduate, recent graduate, or Master’s student
• Advanced proficiency in Canva and demonstrated experience managing organizational social media accounts (e.g. X, Instagram, Facebook), including content creation and monitoring analytics
• Demonstrated interest in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela
• Working proficiency in Spanish
• Strong command of Google Workspace
• Policy whiz who enjoys deeply understanding topics and diving into specific policies
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Professionalism, reliability, adaptability, and a collaborative attitude
• Availability to work 20+ hours each week throughout the fall

Nice to Have

• Native fluency in Spanish
• Fundraising experience
• Familiarity with Bloomerang, Mailchimp, and Squarespace
• Graphic design experience beyond Canva or familiarity with branding for advocacy organizations

Hours, Location & Compensation

• Duration: Four months (Fall: Sep-Dec)
• Format: Fully remote
• Hours: 15-25 hours per week
• Pay: $18 per hour
• Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States

CEDA will complete any documentation required for interns to receive academic credit, if applicable.

Commitment to Equity

CEDA’s mission to promote engagement across countries and borders based on a foundation of respect extends to its hiring processes. CEDA values the unique skills that diverse candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities bring to the table, and encourages minority candidates to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy status, national origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

Submit the following materials in ONE pdf titled: “FirstName.LastName.pdf”

Email to: lydia@weareceda.org

Subject line: “FirstName LastName – Fall 2026 Internship”

• Resume: Include at least two references with email addresses and phone numbers.
• A short cover letter (written by you) in which you state:
  • Why you are interested in interning at CEDA
  • Your interest in foreign policy in Latin America and the Caribbean
  • The skills and experience you would bring to the organization
  • Your availability for the fall
• Optional but highly encouraged: Portfolio of graphic design work and/or social media content you have created (e.g. posts, short videos, campaigns, visuals, or analytics summaries).

Application Deadlines

• March 30: Summer Internship (late May through August)
• August 2: Fall Internship (September through December)
• December 14: Spring Internship (mid-January through May)

For questions, please email lydia@weareceda.org.