GARE Network Strategies Coordinator

Position: GARE Network Strategies Coordinator

Location: Remote (Oakland, CA office base)

Salary: $66,297 - $74,584/year

Schedule: Full-Time

Reports To: GARE Deputy Director of Network Strategies

Tentative Start: ASAP

About Race Forward & GARE

Race Forward focuses on advancing racial justice through systems change, partnerships, and movement building. The GARE (Government Alliance on Race and Equity) program specifically supports government agencies in implementing racial equity strategies and practices.

Role Overview

This is a project-heavy, network-facing role where you will:

• Lead, coordinate, and organize cross-functional projects across GARE
• Serve as a main point of contact for members, speakers, partners, and internal teams
• Facilitate dialogues, network groups, and engagement spaces
• Manage events logistics, onboarding processes, and internal communications
• Improve processes and provide reports, status updates, and operational support

Responsibilities

• Independently manage multi-project timelines, tasks, and deadlines
• Develop and maintain processes, timelines, and coordination systems
• Support GARE member onboarding, program access, and engagement
• Act as liaison between speakers, performers, and Race Forward departments
• Facilitate member-facing dialogues, community spaces, and network events
• Assist in event planning (virtual and in-person), tech setup, and meeting support
• Work closely with Communications, Engagement, and Senior Leadership teams
• Analyze data, track program metrics, and present reports
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years project management or information management experience
• Strong racial equity and social justice commitment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience coordinating communications, events, or programming
• Strong project management tools proficiency (Zoom, MS Office, PM software)
• Self-starter with problem-solving, process-building, and multitasking abilities
• PMP certification is a plus
• Experience working with social impact networks or nonprofits is a plus



Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
• Fully remote role with home office stipend
• Generous wellness and time-off policies
• Travel required up to 15%

This role is a great fit if you:

• Want to combine project management with racial equity work
• Like collaborating with diverse teams and building networks
• Have a background in social justice, nonprofits, or public service