Careers & Employment
Seeking Brilliance
As more people wake up to the power and potential of grassroots organizing led by women of color and transgender and gender-expansive people of color, Groundswell finds itself in a moment of growth!
We’re looking for talented, experienced individuals eager to join a collaborative team that’s working to organize resources to back up the brilliant leadership of our grantee partners.
We know it’s important that our staff have deep connections and experience with the diversity of people, organizations, and movements our work supports. As such, we especially seek applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, women, transgender, and gender-expansive people, and LGBQ folks.
Important Application Information
Groundswell is a completely virtual organization and has been for many years before the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are committed to building a strong identity and thriving culture that is exemplary in the nonprofit world and in the greater landscape of fully remote organizations.
To succeed as remote workers, applicants should have a dedicated workspace, a commitment to clear and frequent communication, and comfort in utilizing technology to increase collaboration and connection.
Those with previous remote work experience are preferred, but we also welcome those who are new to remote work and understand the requirements of working in a thriving virtual organizational culture.
Groundswell is currently piloting a 4-day, 32-hour work week with the intention of making it a permanent schedule.
We are a completely virtual organization, allowing for flexibility in work schedules for our staff across differing U.S. time zones. While work can usually be completed during standard business hours of the applicant’s time zone, there may be times when early morning, evening, and weekend work may be needed to ensure organization-wide collaboration, to staff or attend events, and/or to meet organization workload needs during busy times of the year.
Staff whose jobs require travel can expect longer hours, as travel may happen outside of business hours and on weekends.
Groundswell Fund is currently in the midst of a salary benchmarking study. The salary for positions may increase in the future.
Very generous benefits include fully paid-for employee and family health, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, as well as additional employer-provided reimbursements for fertility expenses, transgender health care costs, and midwifery/doula expenses that are not covered by insurance.
Three weeks of vacation upon hire, a generous holiday schedule, a week during the summer and the last two weeks of December, and a flexible 4-day, 32-hour work schedule.
Please include a resume, three professional references, and a cover letter that includes your salary expectations and describes why you feel you are a strong candidate for this position.
We accept applications on a rolling basis, with applications received by date, until the position has been filled.
If you have questions, please email hr@groundswellfund.org (please do not reach out to individuals).
Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for further discussion will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.
Current Openings
The Director of People (DoP) is an evolved position responsible for developing a people strategy that ensures the staff is supported and well-positioned for success and for leading the development and implementation of Groundswell Fund’s (c3) and Groundswell Action Fund’s (c4) human resources strategy, policies, and practices to support the organization’s mission and goals.
This role will steward the overall employee experience – recruiting, onboarding, developing, retaining, and engaging staff in meaningful and joyful ways. The DoP reports to the Chief Operating Officer and supervises the Manager, People Operations and the Manager, Talent Management.
Read the full job description and application instructions.
The Database Manager role is a new position at Groundswell. This person works closely with the Communications Director, Donor Relations Director, and Foundation Relations Director to maintain data integrity across the Advancement Department using Neon CRM as the primary system.
This role will be responsible for data management, reporting, analysis, quality control, and enabling Advancement staff to use the system to work more strategically and effectively.
Read the full job description and application instructions.
The Digital Organizer will focus on building, engaging, and growing our online community via social media, email, mobile, advocacy, and fundraising. Working collaboratively through various channels, the Digital Organizer produces and maintains digital content and output, amplifying Groundswell’s impact and the impact of our grantee partners. This position is part of the Advancement Team and will focus on building and managing digital tools to drive transformative campaigns and campaign development and implementation.
The ideal candidate is dedicated to movement building through digital tools and storytelling, self-motivated, creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about reproductive justice.
Read the full job description and application instructions.
The Grants Analyst Director is tasked with meticulously tracking all incoming revenue streams, including grants and donations, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s financial health.
This role demands diligent grant management, including the preparation of detailed reports and ensuring strict compliance with funding regulations and organizational policies. This Grants Analyst Director facilitates seamless coordination across departments, including c3 and c4 entities, to promote effective collaboration and information sharing.
Read the full job description and application instructions.