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Associate, Programs and Policy

San Francisco, CA, Washington D.C.

About Omidyar Network (ON): 

Omidyar Network (ON) is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Digital technology is a powerful and ubiquitous force that harnessed wisely, makes wondrous things happen. We believe in working together to guide tech's trajectory intentionally. Our vision is for our shared humanity to steer our digital future. 

So far, we have committed more than $1.94 billion to initiatives that share our vision. We engage, partner, and fund some of the world's brightest thinkers and innovators to guide our digital future toward the greatest good for the greatest number of people. 

About the Programs and Policy team: 

Our Programs and Policy team focuses on the key drivers of our shared digital future: the culture, the governance, and the business of digital tech. Through our grant making and advocacy, we aim to shape more intentional societal governance and amplify our shared agency. We collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including investors, tech firms, policymakers, consumers and workers to guide tech’s trajectory and establish coalitions and countervails in civil society. Programs and Policy team members join Omidyar Network from a wide range of backgrounds in policy, advocacy, nonprofits, community organizing, technology, consulting, philanthropy, education, and the arts. 

About the Role: 

Omidyar Network offers a unique platform for early career professionals to work alongside our colleagues and network partners. Omidyar Network Associates play a critical role in our work and gain valuable experience and exposure across our programmatic areas. They help identify and scope new portfolio investments, learn about and support the grantmaking process, research emerging issues and potential areas of programmatic engagement, and collaborate with our grantees and network partners in coalitions, policy and advocacy. Associates gain meaningful, hands-on experience in the philanthropic sphere, while working with a collaborative, high-trust team. Our Associates join from a range of backgrounds, including policy and advocacy, venture capital, communications, consulting, nonprofits, and more.  

Our Associates are embedded in our Programs and Policy team, reporting to a Director.  

How You’ll Contribute to our Impact: 

  • Grants Management  
    • Facilitate the discovery and due diligence process of prospective grantees
    • End-to-end execution, monitoring and support of grant lifecycle, including collating relevant materials for diligence and reporting, and tracking correspondence
    • Partner with our Portfolio Insights and Engagement staff to improve existing grantmaking processes and apply learnings  
  • Program Administration
    • Maintain internal project management infrastructure to ensure robust knowledge management for assigned portfolio(s)
    • Support team leads with program management, including stakeholder management, learning discussions and meetings, and coordination.
  • Relationship Management and Partnerships Support
    • Serve as a trusted point of contact for grantees, partners, and other external stakeholders
    • Represent Omidyar Network at public events, as needed
    • Engage diverse voices and coalitions to identify learnings from Omidyar Network’s programmatic work to inform our current partnerships 
  • Research
    • Conduct research on emerging issues and potential areas of programmatic engagement, as needed
    • Maintain a pulse on issues related to emerging digital technology, spot and raise trends   

Location: 

This is a hybrid role, with employees working in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This position will be based out of our Washington, DC or San Francisco office. Employees must reside within 100 miles of their assigned office location. Candidates must have a current U.S. work authorization to be considered. 

Compensation: 

This is a three-year (3) fixed-term full-time, salaried position that features competitive pay and benefits, including health care (medical/dental/vision), paid time off, and a generous employer 401k contribution. The salary range for this role is $93,800 - $117,300 in San Francisco and $84,500 - $105,600 in Washington, DC. ON manages pay equity seriously and new hires generally start at the midpoint of this range. 

What You'll Bring to the Team: 

  • Passion for Omidyar Network’s vision to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. 
  • 2-3 years of relevant full-time work experience. Prior experience in tech policy, AI tech or governance, competition, labor and future of work, advocacy and campaigns, tech equity, privacy and safety, a plus. 
  • Excellent research, analysis, problem solving, and written communication skills. 
  • Strong project management skills, with an attention to detail and ability to track and execute multiple projects at once. 
  • A creative, curious, and an entrepreneurial spirit with a high degree of comfort with change and ambiguity.  
  • High degree of comfort working autonomously on projects and tasks, as well as collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.  
  • A team‑first mindset and an enthusiasm for learning. 

Application Timeline 

To apply, submit a complete application by July 22, 2026, which includes a resume and written exercise. Please upload your written exercise responses where the application system prompts you to upload a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 8, 2026.

Written Exercise: 

In lieu of a cover letter, we ask all candidates to complete a written exercise. This is an opportunity for you to share your thinking and creativity as it relates to ON's mission.

  1. Why are you interested in joining the Omidyar Network Associate program, and how do you envision this role contributing to your long term professional goals? (250 word maximum)
  2. Omidyar Network is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Digital technology doesn't operate in a vacuum. It is deeply intertwined with our economic system and private companies, government and politics, and social structures. That’s why our priorities cover the key drivers of our shared digital future: culture, policy, markets, and tech itself. Please share an issue you’re passionate about that connects to one or more of Omidyar Network’s priority areas, and describe what you see as one opportunity for Omidyar Network (in partnership with others) to drive positive change on that issue over a 3-5 year time horizon. Please briefly synthesize the issue, and provide a succinct diagnosis and recommendation. (500 word maximum)

Omidyar Network is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. We fundamentally believe that people are inherently capable, but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce reflecting a broad range of backgrounds and views allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to elevate humanity and evolve the culture, governance, and business of technology. We actively recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a broad candidate pool. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at recruitment@omidyar.com.

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