Mozilla Foundation is hiring a Program Officer, Arts & Technology (3 Year Fixed-Term). In this role, you will serve as the connector and operational lead for grantees within our Arts + Technology focus area, advancing work at the intersection of performing arts and technological innovation through the Artists Make Technology initiative. This is a highly collaborative, operationally rigorous role that bridges field-building, grantmaking execution, and multi-stakeholder partnership management.
What You'll Do
- Launch program operations for Artists Make Technology and support smooth grantee selection processes.
- Build and establish strong working relationships with partner foundations and external collaborators.
- Establish grantee onboarding, reporting, and communication systems.
- Coordinate grantee participation in Mozilla activities and ecosystem moments like convenings, MozFest, and workshops.
- Develop clear reporting and update mechanisms for internal leadership and funders.
- Serve as primary point of contact and trusted partner to grantees.
- Identify and facilitate connections between grantees and collaborators, funders, and community members.
- Scout opportunities to integrate grantee work across Mozilla Foundation programs.
- Build relationships with practitioners, funders, and leaders in the arts and technology space.
- Collaborate with the Doris Duke Foundation and partners to bridge externally facilitated relationships into Mozilla's ecosystem.
- Execute day-to-day program operations within approved scope, budget, and timelines.
- Translate strategic vision into operational workplans and participant experiences.
- Manage master timelines and ensure operational readiness across program phases.
- Coordinate across foundation partners, consultants, and internal Mozilla teams.
- Prepare status updates, reporting, and communications for internal and external audiences.
- Oversee logistics including vendor coordination, convening planning, compliance processes, and budget tracking.
- Support RFP development, outreach, application review, and selection committee management.
- Conduct due diligence and develop grant recommendations with strategic rationale and risk assessment.
- Manage grants lifecycle processes including agreements, monitoring, and reporting.
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) efforts.
- Maintain accurate documentation, pipeline tracking, and database records in compliance with Foundation systems and policies.
- Contribute to field-building resources and knowledge products that share insights from grantee work.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of professional experience in arts, cultural institutions, and technology (performing arts experience strongly valued).
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
- Direct experience with grants (as grantmaker, grant manager, or grant recipient).
- Exceptional project management skills with demonstrated ability to own timelines and deliver milestones.
- Experience coordinating across internal teams and external partners in matrixed environments.
- Strong relationship management and partnership-building skills.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality execution.
- Comfort working independently while aligning with leadership strategy.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Nice to Have
- Previous foundation or nonprofit grantmaking experience.
- Experience planning and executing convenings, conferences, or community events.
- Proficiency with grants management systems (Fluxx, Salesforce, or similar).
- International or cross-cultural collaboration experience.
- Existing network within the arts, cultural institutions, and technology space.
- Experience with participatory or community-centered approaches.
- Personal or professional practice at the intersection of arts and technology.
Team & Environment
Reporting to the Director, Global Grants.
Benefits & Compensation
- Private Medical Insurance
- Extended Sick Leave
- Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Plan contributions
- Paid Time Off: 20 days annual leave + sick days and your birthday
- Company Holidays + Shutdown
- Wellness budget
- Professional Development budget
- Top up program for Pregnancy and Parental leaves
- Compensation: Germany: €79,920.40 — €89,845.70; UK: £66,225.60 — £74,450.15; Canada: $137,970.00— $155,104.47; US: $102,200.00 — $114,892.20; London: £82,782.00 — £93,062.68; New York City: $127,750.00 — $143,615.25; Maryland/DC: $122,640.00 — $137,870.64
Work Mode
This is a global, remote role open to candidates in Canada, Germany, the UK, and the US.
Mozilla Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
