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

Mozilla

8d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 timelines and deliver milestones
Experience coordinating across internal teams and external partners in matrixed environments
Strong relationship management and partnership-building skills
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
High attention to detail and commitment to quality execution
Comfort working independently while aligning with leadership strategy
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Nice To Haves

Previous foundation or nonprofit grantmaking experience
Experience planning and executing convenings, conferences, or community events
Proficiency with grants management systems (Fluxx, Salesforce, or similar)
International or cross-cultural collaboration experience
Existing network within the arts, cultural institutions, and technology space
Experience with participatory or community-centered approaches
Personal or professional practice at the intersection of arts and technology

Responsibilities

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