Director, Social Trust Initiative

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Aspen Institute

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The Social Trust Initiative
The Social Trust Initiative is a new initiative of the Aspen Institute that will leverage the influence of national community-based organizations to strengthen trust among local community members, in turn unifying the public around the common good and fostering a more cohesive and collaborative society. The initiative will directly engage local, national and federated organizations, focusing on supporting and connecting those working at the community level across the nation. This includes collaboration with thought leaders, decision-makers, community members and influencers to enhance their effectiveness and change the narrative, facilitating dialogue to bridge divides across communities. Find out more here. The Social Trust Initiative is overseen by the Leadership of Aspen Digital.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Director of Social Trust Initiative will oversee the initiative of the same working title, a new stream of work of the Aspen Institute. The Director will work closely with Aspen colleagues and our corporate partner to develop and launch the program; recruit and engage organizations and thought leaders from civil society, academia, and the public and private sector; and develop high quality programming and impact metrics. With extensive leadership experience and strong networks in the democracy / civil society space, the Director will be an energetic and natural connector and enjoy working with diverse teams and stakeholders.

The Director will report to the Leadership team of Aspen Digital (www.aspendigital.org) that is overseeing the initiative on behalf of the Aspen Institute. The Director will directly manage a team (starting with 1 staff member), while drawing on other resources of the Aspen Institute (e.g. for event support). The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $175,000. This is a hybrid, Washington, DC-based position and selected candidates are expected to work in person at the Washington, DC office approximately two days per week.

What you will do

• Evolve the original vision and concept note into a program plan that is actionable and measurable

• Design and implement a detailed roadmap for the new initiative, including programming, partnerships, activations, convenings, thought leadership, and more

• Develop impact indicators, track progress a