Maremoto Fund: Associate, Cultural Mobilization

Maremoto Fund: Associate, Cultural Mobilization

LOCATION

Remote

SALARY

$65,000 - $75,000

COMPANY

Maremoto Fund

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Non-Profit

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Associate, Cultural Mobilization is a junior member of the Culture team, who supports and takes action on the implementation of all Culture programs and projects. The Associate, Cultural Mobilization is responsible for task execution and supporting the Vice President, Culture with project implementation, event support, and rapid response research. The ideal applicant is early in their career, eager to dig into the work of creating Latino infrastructure, and passionate about getting the small details right in every project. The Associate, Cultural Mobilization is not a human resources or people operation role, and is focused on the implementation of Cultural campaigns. About Maremoto Fund Maremoto is a set of organizations building a world where Latinos take charge of our lives through unified power in politics, media, and culture. We’re a bold, ambitious home for visionary change—bringing together civic, cultural, and media strategies that move millions, shift narratives, and demand our rightful place in U.S. democracy. Our work is powered by deep community, big ideas, and the conviction that the future is ours to shape. We’re new, but our roots run deep. Maremoto was born from a team that’s been at the forefront of Latino political strategy, cultural storytelling, and community power‑building for years. We’re growing bigger—and we’re looking for people who want to build something transformational with us. Description Position: Associate, Cultural Mobilization Department: Culture Location: Remote, based in the United States Reports to: Vice President, Culture Classification: Full-time, exempt Term: Permanent, no set end date Applicants from the greater Southern California area will be prioritized, but all applicants will be considered. A successful Maremoto employee will: Stay grounded in what moves the mission—bringing heart, urgency, and purpose to everything they do. Roll with change—showing up with flexibility, optimism, and a problem‑solving spirit when things shift. Communicate with honesty and care—sharing feedback with kindness, listening deeply, and building trust through clarity. Focus on impact, not ego—working in partnership with others, celebrating wins together, and keeping our comunidad at the center. Associate, Cultural Mobilization Overview The Associate, Cultural Mobilization is a junior member of the Culture team, supports and takes action on the implementation of all Culture programs and projects. They are responsible for task execution and supporting the Vice President, Culture with project implementation, event support, and rapid response research. The ideal applicant is early in their career, eager to dig into the work of creating Latino infrastructure, and passionate about getting small details right in every project. The role is not a human resources or people operation role, but focused on the implementation of Cultural campaigns. Project execution (50%) Taking direction from the Vice President, Culture on task implementation and ensuring deadlines are met or adjusted appropriately. Executing program tasks as delegated by the Director, Cultural Mobilization and Vice President, Culture, along with collaborating with other peers and vendors to move programmatic tasks and projects forward. Tracking progress to goal by implementing tasks and flagging when a timeline is not in alignment with the larger project. Event and production support (20%) Researching and securing vendors, event locations, and more. Handling communication with vendors on behalf of the department. Creating and maintaining list of trusted vendors. Creating materials for events including schedules, briefing materials, and prep documentation. Staffing events including preparation and set up, managing run of show and timing, and interfacing with vendors and venues. Special projects and rapid response (20%) Rapid response research priorities, as assigned by Director, Cultural Mobilization and Vice President, Culture. Other duties as assigned, based on evolving and dynamic program needs. Administrative support (10%) Drafting and circulating meeting agendas, capture meeting notes, and coordinate follow‑up actions and next steps for internal and external stakeholder meetings. Updating tasks and deadlines in project management systems. Clear communication with the other members of the Culture department in an effort to efficiently and quickly relay information. Ensuring payments have been issued to vendors by coordinating with external accounting and finance partners. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the direct manager and external accounting and finance partners, to ensure budget compliance. Other duties as assigned. Associate, Cultural Mobilization Qualifications Skills Highly organized and proactive communicator. Solid written and verbal communication skills. Problem‑solving and resourceful. Highly flexible and adaptable. Experiences 2-3 years of prior work experience preferred, with prior remote work experience as a huge plus. Internship experience in social or cultural change environment, such as a non‑profit, campaign or start‑up. Working on a fast‑moving team, often with competing priorities and deadlines. Prior experience working on a remote team is a plus. Knowledge Bilingual or native Spanish speaker is a huge plus, but not necessary. Familiarity with cultural and political environments. Google Suites, Slack, project management software, Zoom. The ideal Associate, Cultural Mobilization candidate is: Diligent and hardworking. They are eager to jump in and support the team to get projects over the finish line, regardless of the kind of support that is needed. A great listener who takes direction well, asks questions, and starts to think about their next 3‑4 steps. Eager to learn and adapt even when the path might not be completely clear or straightforward. A resourceful and creative doer who thinks not just “How has this been done before?” but “How might I be able to complete this task efficiently and improve in the future?” Bilingual, and understands Latino culture in a meaningful and insightful way that helps to drive program work on a daily basis. Nights and weekend work will be required, especially when the program or project schedule requires. Travel will also be required, with an annual estimate of about 8 weeks of travel per year, including potential international travel. The travel for the Associate, Cultural Mobilization role will be required based on the project and program outcomes, along with an annual All‑Staff retreat. Associate, Cultural Mobilization Compensation Salary: $65,000 - 75,000 annually, less payroll taxes and other withholdings. Employer sponsored healthcare, including platinum or gold health, dental and vision options. Supplementary plans include life and disability insurance. Retirement benefits become available after 3 months of continuous service. Additional benefits include a monthly cell phone stipend, professional development stipend and regular opportunities for professional development and on‑going learning. Opportunity for annual performance‑based bonuses. Clear growth and development opportunities within the organization. Paid time off policies, such as vacation, sick, bereavement and voting leave, all with religious accommodations. Including family and medical leave. Excellent work‑life balance, with a highly supportive and communicative team. We value diversity, equity and inclusion. Maremoto Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Job Post