Program Officer, Arts & Technology (3 Year Fixed-Term)

at Mozilla Foundation Locations: : Remote Canada; Remote Germany; Remote UK; Remote US

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• Remote Canada; Remote Germany; Remote UK; Remote US

Mozilla Foundation is a non-profit building a better technology future — powered by people, open by design, fueled by imagination. We deliver people-first alternatives to today’s extractive systems. We build side by side with developers, innovators and advocates, united in the belief that a better technology future is not only possible — it’s ours to create. Team With over a decade of experience as a grantmaker, Mozilla Foundation has invested $35M+ in technologies that put people first. Our grantmaking is deeply entwined with the community at every stage: we scout promising leaders and technologies, invest in them, connect them to networks that help them flourish, and amplify their work to the broader field. Reporting to the Director, Global Grants, the Program Officer serves as Mozilla Foundation’s connector and operational lead for grantees within the Arts + Technology focus area. This role plays a central part in advancing Mozilla’s work at the intersection of performing arts and technological innovation through the multi-foundation initiative, Artists Make Technology (AMT). AMT is led by the Doris Duke Foundation in partnership with Mozilla Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Ford Foundation. Together, the collaboration demonstrates how philanthropy can cultivate field-level change by positioning performing artists as co-creators of technology — not simply end users. This is a highly collaborative, operationally rigorous role that bridges field-building, grantmaking execution, and multi-stakeholder partnership management. Job responsibilities Here are some projects you'll likely work on in your first 6 months:

• Launching program operations for Artists Make Technology and supporting smooth grantee selection processes
• Building & establishing strong working relationships with partner foundations and external collaborators
• Establishing grantee onboarding, reporting, and communication systems
• Coordinating grantee participation in Mozilla activities and ecosystem moments (e.g., convenings, MozFest, workshops)
• Developing clear reporting and update mechanisms for internal leadership and funders

As a Program Officer — Creativity at Mozilla Foundation, you will focus on… Grantee Connection, Platforming & Wayfinding — Connecting Artists to Opportunity

• 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
• Coordinate grantee participation in Mozilla convenings and ecosystem activities
• Collaborate with the Doris Duke Foundation and partners to bridge externally facilitated relationships into Mozilla’s ecosystem

Stakeholder Management & Program Execution — Orchestrate Complex Partnerships

• 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

Portfolio Management — Execute Rigorous, Trust-Based Grantmaking

• Support RFP development, outreach, application review,and selection committee management
• Conduct due diligence and develop grant recommendations with strategic rationaleand 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 systemsand policies
• Contribute to field-building resourcesand knowledge products that share insights from grantee work

Your Professional Profile: Experience & Background

• 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 timelinesand deliver milestones
• Experience coordinating across internal teamsand external partners in matrixed environments
• Strong relationship managementand partnership-building skills
• Outstanding writtenand oral communication skills
• High attentionto detailand commitmentto quality execution
• Comfort working independently while aligningwith leadership strategy
• Willingnessand abilityto travel domesticallyand internationally as required

*You are someone who:*

• Spots unexpected connections between artists technologists,and institutions
• Balances creative ambitionwith operational discipline
• Thrives inevolving field-building work
• Approaches partnershipwith diplomacy generosity,and clarity

We Are Excited To See Any Additional Experience With:

• Previous foundation or nonprofit grantmaking experience
• Experience planningand executing convenings conferences or community events
• Proficiency with grants management systems (Fluxx Salesforce or similar)
• International or cross-cultural collaboration experience
• Existing network withinthe arts cultural institutions & technology space
• Experience with participatory or community-centered approaches
• Personal or professional practice atthe intersection of arts & technology

What Success Looks Like

Year 1:

• Program successfully launchedwith grantees selected through smooth well-executed processes
• Strong working relationships establishedwith partner foundations funders & external collaborators
• Grantees report high satisfactionwith Mozilla support accessibility of resources & program experience
• Productive cross-functional partnershipswith Mozilla teams (Community Communications Legal Finance Tech Platforms)
• Growing network of relationshipsin arts & technologies space regular attendance at field conferences & convenings
• Successful convenings & events deliveredon time with strong participation
• Clear timely communication flowingto all stakeholders leadership & funders well-informed
• Work at intersection of arts & technology beginningto integrate into Mozilla Foundation's broader programs & initiatives
• Program operations running smoothlywith accurate documentation budget tracking & compliance
• Active contributions to team-wide efforts including MEL & process improvements

Year 2:

• Track record of successful grantee integration intomozilla ecosystem grantees collaboratingwith mozilla teams
• Grantees achieving project milestones demonstrating tangible impact
• Deepening field knowledge credibility recognized aseffective partner in arts & technology space
• Art & technology work visibly woven throughoutmozilla Foundation's activities learnings from grantee work informing mozilla's broader approach
• Strong pipeline of convenings community-building activities delivering value
• Field-building resources knowledge products demonstrating mozilla's contribution to field
• Evidence of program influence on mozilla's broader approach to people-first technology

Salary and Benefits Information: nMozilla Foundation is dedicatedto fair equitable compensationfor our staff. We aim topay a competitive market-based salarybased on responsibilities requirementsof role. We do not ask for ortake into account salary historiesin our offer process. nThe starting salary rangesforthis role are listed below.These four countries are where wemost commonly employ staff. nGermany: €79_920.40 — €89_845.70 nUK: £66_225.60 — £74_450.15 nCanada: $137_970.00— $155_104.47 nUS: $102_200.00 — $114_892.20 nSome regions fall into ahigher salary market reflected below: nLondon: £82_782.00 — £93_062.68 nNew York City: $127_750.00 — $143_615.25 nMaryland/DC: $122_640.00 — $137_870.64 nThe range for your specific locationwill be discussed inscreening conversations if your application issuccessful. nWe offerthe following benefits: nPrivate Medical Insurance Extended Sick Leave Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Retirement Plan contributions Paid Time Off:20 days annual leave + sick days + your birthday Company Holidays + Shutdown Wellness budget Professional Development budget Top up programfor Pregnancy Parental leaves Benefits are subjectto changeat any timeat discretionof Mozilla Foundation. nMozilla Foundation Hiring Practices: nMozilla understands valuing diverse creative practices forms of knowledgeare crucial enrich company’s core mission.We encourage applicationsfrom everyoneincluding membersof all equity-seeking communities such as(but not limitedto) women racialized Indigenous persons personswith disabilities personsof all sexual orientations gender identities expressions.nWe are an equal opportunity employer value diversity.We do not discriminateon basisof race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status.nWe will ensure individualswith disabilitiesare provided reasonable accommodation participatejob application interview process perform essential job functions receive other benefits privileges employment.Please contactus request accommodationat accommodation@mozillafoundation.org.n#LI REMOTE