Program Associate - Integrity Initiatives International

Integrity Initiatives International (integrityinitiatives.org) is an international NGO focused on combatting grand corruption by strengthening the enforcement of criminal laws against corrupt leaders, also known as kleptocrats. III works to end grand corruption by: supporting national measures, such as the recently created High Anti-Corruption Court in Ukraine; promoting understanding of the close connection between human rights and anti-corruption organizations; forging a network of young people dedicated to combatting corruption in their own countries and around the world; and catalyzing a campaign to establish the International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC).

III is a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE (tsne.org).

The Program Associate works closely with the Executive Director and the III Board. The Program Associate role is a unique opportunity for a new or recent graduate to gain experience working closely with III’s board and partners, who include leading international jurists, former cabinet ministers, and civil society leaders, among other prominent individuals from around the world. For the excellent candidate, there may be opportunities for significant professional growth as the scope of III’s work expands.

The Program Associate participates in the full range of III’s activities, including:

Essential Functions

Program Duties:

• Support III advocacy efforts by scheduling and participating in meetings with existing and potential civil society and government partners and assisting with follow up on action items.
• Initiate outreach and maintain partnerships as the main contact person for a subset of existing and potential partners in a world region.
• Hold meetings to update partners on developments and discuss potential joint activities.
• Write a detailed summary of each meeting.
• Support the IACC Treaty Committee, primarily by tracking feedback on the draft treaty and maintaining the Committee’s virtual workspace.
• Research and report on developments such as elections, protests, government changes, and anti-corruption initiatives to identify potential openings for outreach.
• Produce regular reports on publications, including reports by NGOs and governments, regarding grand corruption and anti-corruption efforts.
• Conduct additional research and write memos on matters concerning international law, grand corruption, and anti-corruption effort.
• Maintain the organization’s list of priorities, additional action items, and calendars.
• Organize and distribute materials prior to meetings.
• Organize events such as webinars, conferences, and meetings with partners.

Communications Duties:

• Draft and edit communications materials, including newsletters, press releases, brochures, executive summaries, social media content, etc.;
• Maintain III’s website using SquareSpace;
• Assist in the development of the social media strategy and toolkit; track and analyze social media metrics.
• Provide quality control, including proofreading, on all print and electronic public information produced by III colleagues.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of records and files of communication and outreach content – for III institutional memory and quick staff access.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain III’s electronic records including our Google Drive, other databases, emails from partners, online publications, contacts lists, and other similar records.
• Prepare itineraries and travel arrangements for board members and other partners, when necessary;
• Manage III interns day-to-day, when necessary;
• Lead development of manuals, promotional and instructional materials, such as onboarding for interns/staff, slide decks, and brand and social media guidelines.
• Facilitate the management of III’s finances with Third Sector New England (TSNE), including submitting expense reports, tracking contributions, sending acknowledgement letters, and fulfilling invoices;
• Assist the Executive Director in budgeting, financial reporting, and quarterly data presentation;
• Provide administrative support for fundraising efforts, including drafting emails, researching individuals and foundations, editing grant proposals and grant reports, and keeping detailed notes of III’s fundraising history.

Special Requirements

• Ability to occasionally work early in the morning or in the evening to communicate with board members and partners around the world.
• Travel within the United States and abroad.

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree (required) or a master’s degree (preferred).
• Experience in law, politics, international relations, or a related field.
• Experience working for a non-profit preferred.
• 0-3 years of professional experience.
• A passion for ending grand corruption.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to transform technical jargon into communications messages for a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to be tactful with the timing and delivery of information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A high level of responsibility and accountability.
• An entrepreneurial attitude and an ability to act independently.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good, independent judgment in dealing with members of III’s board and its partners.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Squarespace, Word Press, Canva, and social media platforms highly desired.
• Strong language abilities in French, Spanish, or other major world languages are a plus.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen is an essential aspect of the position;
• There may be a need to lift and/or move materials or equipment;
• Ability to work early in the morning or in the evening to communicate with the Chair of III and with board members and partners around the world;
• Effectively communicate with others;
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally;
• Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
• Reach; traverse; sit (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up materials or equipment;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very low;
• Likelihood of personal injury would be very low;
• Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

Compensation and Benefits

Location:Work will be performed in remotely, with a preference for candidates based in New York, Boston or Washington, D.C.

Compensation: The starting salary for this position is $45,000/yr - $50,000/yr and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
• Low-cost Harvard Pilgrim/Point32Health Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.
• ...and more!

TSNE/III strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/III prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/III celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.

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