DDIA

ABOUT DDIA

The Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA) – operated by and for Latinos and Latin Americans – is a hub for research and interventions geared at strengthening trust and connection between communities, media, and democracy. In an era of tech solutions to tech problems, we center the human experience in research, capacity-building and policy solutions that contribute to healthy information ecosystems necessary for vibrant digital democracies. We envision a world where Latinos are surrounded by fact-based, reputable information that empowers them to make their voices heard across the ocean of content that is today’s Internet. Communities in the Americas deserve an information environment free of fear and repression,one that rewards connection, security, and fair participation in democracy.

MISSION

The Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA) is bringing together insights and actors across the hemisphere to shape a more participatory, inclusive, and resilient digital democracy. We apply research at the intersection of information integrity, belief, and behavior to build trust, connection, and capacity with communities and to shape policy interventions that bridge-build and depolarize shared information spaces in the Americas.

OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPACT

The Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas is at an inflection point for the growth of our organization. The DDIA program associate will support the Executive Director and researchers with projects, partnerships, communications and organizational administration. The associate will be passionate about democracy and tech, knowledgeable of Latino communities and the Americas, and deeply detail-oriented. They will be the glue that brings things together, and be asked to demonstrate the ability to manage and organize projects, to make informed decisions, and to stay agile to pivot in response to external conditions and impact data.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Program Management. Ensure timely implementation of research and capacity-building programs, including monitoring and communicating progress, editing outputs and deliverables, and liaising with consultants.
    • Program Reporting. Create and manage reporting to leadership, collaborators and partners, as needed.
    • Communications. Support DDIA’s content development through drafting and proofreading of external publications, including research reports, articles, op-eds and press releases. Oversee updates to the DDIA website and social media channels, as needed.
    • Event Support. Support leadership in planning meetings, including help with invitations, event set-up, and note taking. This support could include representing DDIA in meetings or helping to coordinate the execution of onsite, offsite, and virtual events. On occasion, this role may call for providing travel logistics support.
    • Administrative Support. Manage lists of stakeholders, attend meetings, support with drafting of proposals and grants, and track grant metrics. Provide occasional administrative support for the Executive Director, such as scheduling internal and external meetings.
    • Research Support. Provide occasional research support for weekly REDESCover newsletter tracking online harms and disinformation circulating in Latino spaces online in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

    PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

    Skills, attributes, and experiences that may be particularly relevant include:

    • Demonstrated interest in the fields of journalism, communications, behavioral research, policy or politics, with some experience with elections-related issues in the U.S. or Latin America.
    • Experience in and interest in learning more about social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp.
    • Strong experience leading large projects from development to implementation. Experience working at a startup is strongly preferred, but not required.
    • Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with an ability to translate technical information and research findings into applicable, easy-to-understand outputs for a range of audiences.
    • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Demonstrated history of proactive attitude and high degree of self-direction; with a history of positively collaborating with high-level principals and diverse audience groups.
    • High degree of adaptability and ability to move in a fast paced, evolving environment.
    • Inclination toward problem-solving, and identifying and generating suggestions for improving processes.
    • Passion for Latino and Latin American communities, and the issues that most affect us.
    • English fluency required. Spanish fluency is a plus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    DDIA is a national remote office environment with team members located across all continental U.S. time zones. Candidates should be prepared to either work from home or a location of their choosing that is located within the continental United States. Equis has implemented a pro vaccination policy, subject to exemptions. Candidates must be willing to follow the established policy to prevent and limit the exposure of COVID-19.

    This position requires the ability to work core hours Monday through Friday in your local time. This position will require some in-person attendance for events.

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

    This is fully remote (USA only). Salary range is $50,000 - $58,000, depending on experience level. Compensation represents a good faith estimate of what DDIA may pay for this position at the time of posting. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as budget availability and commensurate with the selected candidates’ experience. DDIA observes office-wide holiday closures in accordance with the U.S. federal government.

    NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

    DDIA believes in an open and inclusive work environment that encourages respect and is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment. We embrace our differences as we prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, genetics, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, or military status in any of our operations. We prioritize not just equality, but equity in our practices and policies. Given who our employees are and the community we serve, we pay special attention to equity in the arenas of racial justice, gender justice, educational access, citizenship status, and language justice.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    DDIA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, predisposing genetic characteristic, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by applicable