Memberships & Programs Coordinator

Position Summary

GIFCT is seeking a highly organized and self-motivated candidate to work with the Director of the Membership & Programs team to drive forward key projects with GIFCT’s member companies. The ideal candidate possesses excellent organizational skills and will be comfortable liaising with international stakeholders across different sectors. Experience working within a team and on convenings will be beneficial. A demonstrable interest in topics related to trust and safety efforts online, online policies, counterterrorism, and/or counter-extremism efforts is needed.

Role Description: Membership & Programs Coordinator

Responsibilities

This Coordinator position sits within the Membership & Programs team, supporting the identification and application of new companies into GIFCT membership and ensuring members find added value to their trust and safety efforts through GIFCT. The Membership & Programs team, in coordination with the Executive Director’s Office and other teams, supports the development of bespoke research and analytical resources, and related events as needed.

• Tracking and coordinating membership engagements and needs
• Tracking and lending support to the development and updating of key GIFCT products and research to support current and incoming members
• Supporting annual reviews of members’ compliance with GIFCT’s membership criteria
• Supporting the coordination of virtual and in-person events hosted by GIFCT and supporting cross-team priorities
• Support the Director of Memberships and Programs with key administrative and operational management tasks as needed, including support for events and travel, and supporting organizational leads in preparing for virtual and in person meetings relating to memberships or programs

Other Duties as Assigned

As part of our dynamic team, this role involves not only the outlined responsibilities but also other duties as assigned to meet the evolving needs of the organization. We seek individuals who embrace flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive mindset in navigating diverse tasks that contribute to our collective success. Your willingness to pivot, lend expertise beyond your primary scope, and collaborate seamlessly across departments is integral to our shared goals and growth.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable education or equivalent experience and/or subject matter expertise in one or more of the following topics: trust and safety efforts online, international terrorist and violent extremist trends, counterterrorism efforts, processes of radicalization towards violence, prevention and/or counter-extremism efforts, online policies and legislation.
• Ability to carry out independent research, analysis and drafting, including synthesizing complex information into easily understood briefings and assessments.
• Ability to work independently with excellent judgment as well as part of a team and across multiple time zones
• Fluency with digital office platforms and collaboration spaces such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while utilizing superior organization skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience handling sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
• Excellent English written and verbal communications skills, including experience presenting work to internal and external audiences.
• Availability to occasionally travel, as needed, to domestic U.S, and international locations
• Strong commitment to GIFCT’s mission, purpose and values.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Competency in UN working languages is a bonus (Arabic, French, Russian, Chinese, Spanish).