Associate Director of Programs & Coalition Engagement - Moore Philanthropy : Job Details

The Associate Director of Programs & Coalition Engagement will report to the Executive Director, MHSI and lead the design and delivery of MHSI's flagship programs, including our creator-expert matchmaking infrastructure, convenings and events strategy, regranting and accelerator work, and member collaboration efforts.

Position: Associate Director of Programs & Coalition EngagementEmployer: Moore ImpactProject Title: T he Mental Health Storytelling Initiative (MHSI)Designation: Full Time, ExemptLocation: Los Angeles (with some travel)

About Moore ImpactMoore Impact, a 501(c)(3) exempt entity, is a Black-founded and Women-led institution. We provide fiscal sponsorship to community leaders and donors, helping them bring to life their vision for a more just world. Moore Impact also serves as a sponsoring organization for Donor Advised Funds (DAF), which allows individuals, families and institutions to create a structured and flexible giving fund from which they can manage all of their grantmaking, both in the U.S. and abroad.

Despite the altruistic nature of philanthropy, the field has consistently overlooked funding leaders of color who have the most lived experience in the very problems the sector is trying to solve. In an industry that purports its commitment to serving the underserved, the lack of diverse leadership and low levels of funding towards nonprofit leaders of color are clear indicators of the sector's shortcomings. We established Moore Impact because we are committed to changing this norm. Unless more leaders who are intimately involved in navigating the challenges of systemic and structural racism are in positions of power, philanthropy will continue to perpetuate these inequities.

About the Mental Health Storytelling InitiativeThe Mental Health Storytelling Initiative (MHSI), a fiscally sponsored project of Moore Impact, is a coalition of 70+ entertainment and mental health partners working together to improve how mental health is represented in storytelling. We empower creators with expert guidance, evidence-based resources, and meaningful collaboration opportunities that ensure mental health stories are more nuanced, authentic, and resonant.

We believe every story is a mental health story—and that better stories can lead to better outcomes for audiences, especially young people.

About the OpportunityThe Associate Director of Programs & Coalition Engagement will report to the Executive Director, MHSI and lead the design and delivery of MHSI's flagship programs, including our creator-expert matchmaking infrastructure, convenings and events strategy, regranting and accelerator work, and member collaboration efforts. They'll also play a pivotal role in cultivating demand for expert-informed storytelling by building relationships with creators, articulating the creative and social value of mental health collaboration, and making the case for why this work matters in an increasingly noisy and fragmented media landscape.

This is a highly collaborative role that requires editorial and program design instincts, comfort with both structure and ambiguity, and a deep commitment to centering youth, equity, and community voice in systems change.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Program Development & Management· Design and oversee MHSI's portfolio of programs, including:· Creator–Expert Collaboration Infrastructure (intake, routing, evaluation)· Youth Storytelling Accelerator & Fund· Talent & Influencer Storytelling Support Program· Signature events and convenings strategy (panels, summits, keynotes)· Develop processes and materials that make collaboration frictionless and high-impact· Partner with comms, operations, and fundraising leads to ensure alignment and visibility

Cultivating Storyteller Engagement & Demand· Build and sustain relationships with creators across media who are curious or skeptical about mental health collaboration· Demonstrate the creative, commercial, and cultural value of expert-informed storytelling· Design events, fellowships, and outreach strategies that meet creators where they are and invite them into this work with inspiration rather than obligation· Collaborate with the comms team to amplify success stories, case studies, and peer-to-peer validation from respected industry voices

Coalition Engagement & Relationship Management· Deepen engagement across our 70+ coalition partners and task forces· Identify opportunities to scale, elevate, or incubate coalition-led projects· Manage member-facing systems and support pipelines for collaboration· Support launch and coordination of the Leadership Council of industry figures

Research & Impact· Collaborate on the development of evaluation systems to measure program outcomes· Track and report on project-level impact, success stories, and learnings· Identify and support research-practice collaborations that advance MHSI's goals

Strategic PartnershipsDevelop relationships with key entertainment connectors (agencies, guilds, networks)Represent MHSI at industry events, convenings, and curated meetingsEnsure alignment with external efforts to avoid duplication and increase collective impact (e.g., HH&S referral system, Sentinel Awards)

Characteristics, Qualities and Experience

Required:· 10+ years of experience in relevant fields (program design, cultural strategy, philanthropy, entertainment, mental health, or storytelling)· Demonstrated ability to build and execute cross-sector programs with multiple stakeholders· Editorial instinct and experience shaping content, events, or creative resources· Experience designing and facilitating impactful convenings, workshops, or panels· Excellent relationship-building skills with both institutional and individual partners· Proven ability to manage complex projects from vision through execution and evaluation· Strong commitment to equity, youth-centered design, and community-rooted solutions

Preferred:·Familiarity with the entertainment ecosystem (TV/film, digital, music, influencer)·Experience with mental health equity, narrative change, or movement-building work·Experience developing impact measurement frameworks or cross-sector research partnerships

What Success Looks Like In the first 90 days, this leader will:· Get grounded in MHSI's mission, team, and coalition structure· Map and prioritize the most immediate program opportunities· Strengthen intake and matchmaking systems for storyteller-expert support· Develop an engagement plan for events and key convenings

By 6–12 months, they will:· Launch or relaunch MHSI's flagship programs and associated infrastructure· Deliver measurable outcomes across at least 2 major initiatives· Support key collaborations between MHSI members and creators· Deepen MHSI's reputation as a go-to connector across entertainment and mental health

Moore Impact anticipates a salary range of $115,000-$135,000 for the Associate Director of Programs & Coalition Engagement. Moore Impact is committed to supporting the staff with a benefits package which presently includes full medical, vacation, sick, and retirement. All benefits are subject to modification at any time.

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