Founded in 2019, Equis is a set of organizations working to create a better understanding of the Latino electorate, invest in new and innovative approaches to reach and engage them, and uplift the Latino leaders of tomorrow who will implement and carry forward this important work. We envision a world where Latinos are influential and powerful. To make this a reality, we believe we need to start by changing how Latinos see themselves and how the rest of the country sees them. Our community, democracy, and country deserve a future that is built for and by Latinos.

Moonshots are a series of 5-10 year projects designed to fill crucial gaps in the arenas of democracy, culture, media, and talent. The scope of our work is purposefully broad and designed to engage Latinos in multiple arenas because we believe that this moment requires a complete re-thinking of how we engage Latinos. Our approach is to work collaboratively with partners and allies, lead with learning and research, and build programs that address the deep-rooted issues that prevent our community from participating becoming influential and powerful. The Front Page of the Internet role will oversee a Moonshot that spans democracy, media, and culture.

Our Democracy Moonshots are designed to radically transform the civic experience of Latinos in this country and raise their participation in elections and civic life to levels commensurate with their potential as the second largest voting bloc in the country.

Culture Moonshots are intended to develop and deploy a Latino cultural strategy that creates community and expansive cultural norms, tells a new story by and for Latinos, and creates moments that prime the Latino community for mass mobilization.

Media Moonshots are Equis initiatives to change the media landscape for Latinos by creating original content on existing platforms like YouTube.

Talent Moonshots are designed to deepen and improve the bench of Latino talent so our community has a seat at the table across all industries but especially government, civic organizations, policy, and philanthropy.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives for Culture and Media, Equis is seeking an experienced candidate to oversee our narrative work within our Culture Moonshot. This position will develop and implement a long-term strategy for creating and disseminating new narratives about Latinos on and offline and seek new opportunities across the narrative space. This will include overseeing two new Culture Moonshots called “Story” and “Front Page of the Internet”. This position will oversee a small team of organizers, communicators, trainers, and consultants to actualize our narrative work.

ABOUT THE FRONT PAGE OF THE INTERNET MOONSHOT

Everyday millions of Latinos rely on search engines, digital platforms, and open sources online resources to access information and better understand the world around them. But right now, Latinos have little to no role in adding to information they encounter on some of the most common open platforms. These open source information sites are critical sources of information for Latinos, but our people, stories, and narratives are often not present and there are very few Latino contributors. The Front Page of the Internet Moonshot will organize and develop strategies to ensure that key information on sites that Latinos use daily reflect their experiences, histories, icons, and interests. In year one, this project will pilot a new program to train a cadre of Latino editors and contributors to improve open source and key sites of information used by Latinos internet searchers.

ABOUT THE STORY MOONSHOT

The Latino community is one of story-tellers. However, the narratives that we tell ourselves and are told about us do not reflect the complexity of our community or help us to feel powerful or influential. The Story Moonshot will develop new programs, infrastructure, strategies, and ways of thinking that create more authentic and contemporary narratives about Latinos. In year one, this project will focus on research about the narratives that are most prevalent within our community and society and map a path forward for the new narratives that we want institutions and individuals to utilize.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In alignment with the Chief of Moonshot Strategy and Director of Strategic Initiatives for Culture, oversee the creation and launch of two new Culture Moonshots that will create, shape, and communicate new narratives about Latinos on and offline.
• Conceptualize, design, and implement a new training program for new and existing open source editors and contributors to launch in late-2023, early 2024.
  • Monitor the early development and launch the Project, including stakeholder engagement, early planning and implementation efforts, and the development of Key Performance Indicators.
  • Develop and communicate status/milestone, successes, stories, and roadblocks of initiatives.
  • Ensure a smooth operation of overseeing the budget, vendors, and contracts.
• Hire, manage and develop a team of 4-7 full-time employees across the Narrative team
• Identify innovative areas for intervening on internet sites and platforms used by Latinos
• Design a narrative program that identifies current narratives about Latinos and creates opportunities to develop and communicate new narratives
• Engage stakeholders and partners in a collaborative process to identity and create shared narrative systems and strategies
• Manage vendors and consultants who support the projects, including event management, partner engagement, and landscape analysis
• Create, manage, and steward budget and cash flow for your project, working with the Finance and Operations teams
• Support fundraising, including in material creation, grant reporting, and investor pitches
• Other work as needed

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• 8-9 years of relevant, full-time work experience
• Experience in a mission-driven organization
• Experience moving multiple projects from ideas to implementation
• Managing strategic planning for complex projects
• Developing assessment and evaluation of projects
• High level manager of people and work
• Proven track record in developing and implementing narrative programs
• Rigorous attention to detail coupled with superb organizational skills.
• Proven track record coordinating various work flows at one time.
• Comfort with a fast moving, transparent, and feedback driven culture.
• Spanish familiarity

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference for at least 8 years of experience in fields of digital, training, organizing, civic engagement. campaigns, policy, or government
• Experience developing, running training and digital programs, especially in underrepresented communities
• Deep experience living and working with Latinx and/or immigrant communities.
• Preference for strong Spanish speaking, reading and writing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Get stuff done attitude
• Experience starting new initiatives and programs

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO

Director of Strategic Initiatives, Culture and Media

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

As this is a remote position, the person in this position must be able to work on a computer for all or part of the work day. This position requires the ability to travel which may encompass all or part of the work day. Travel may involve transportation via airplane, car travel, or trains and for extended periods of time.

LOCATION

Remote (USA), with occasional domestic travel according to CDC guidelines, which may increase to frequent travel depending on time of the year. 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.

EMPLOYEE STATUS

Full-Time, Exempt

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a fully remote (USA only), full-time position with occasional domestic travel and a competitive salary range of $115,000 - $140,000. This salary range represents a good faith estimate of what Equis may pay for this position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as budget availability and commensurate with the selected candidates' experience. Equis offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% Medical, Dental, Vision at no premium for employees, Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability, Health Reimbursement Account with employer contribution, Unlimited PTO and generous paid holidays, 4% Employer Match 401(k), Annual Professional Development Stipend, Work-from-home Stipend, Wellness stipend, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Relief Fund.

HOW TO APPLY

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Please send your resume and cover letter here or via our career page (https://equis-labs.breezy.hr/).

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Equis 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

Equis 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 federal, state, or local laws.

Equis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please email ptc @ equislabs.us.

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