Background

Allied Media Projects (AMP) has been cultivating media for liberation for over twenty years. Rooted in Detroit and connected globally, AMP supports a network of media makers, artists, educators, and technologists working for social justice. Through fiscal sponsorship, AMP envisions and attempts to model a world where we cultivate care and joy, dismantle harmful systems, and assume responsibility for creating new and liberatory ways of being. AMP’s Sponsored Projects Program provides fiscal sponsorship, training and capacity building to people and projects aligned with AMP’s mission.

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Summary

AMP provides fiscal sponsorship to projects providing media for liberation. Our resources and supportive infrastructure bolsters projects’ capacity through solutionary administrative processes and financial stewardship that centers project needs. We commit to being in trusted allyship with and cultivating meaningful connections within our network of media-based organizers.

The Network Liaison is a core member of The Sponsored Projects Team. The Sponsored Projects Program provides one on one guidance and support to projects as they learn and navigate fiscal sponsorship through AMP’s policies, protocols and processes. SPP integrates projects into the AMP Network and develops AMP’s fiscal sponsorship work to meet the needs of projects. SPP supports projects with resources and ensures a collaborative relationship.

The Network Liaison is passionate about the work of supporting and resourcing our movements. They are responsible for supporting the day-to-day needs of a portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects. The Liaison coordinates with AMP departments to respond to requests and provide excellent support service. They work closely with the Sponsored Projects Program team to evaluate and implement resources for the program’s network of projects.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Relationship management

Cultivate positive, supportive relationships with project point people
Coordinate between AMP’s Accounting, Communications, Development, People & Culture and Operations departments in order to ensure that projects needs are met
Develop knowledge about the work of projects by attending project activities and events
Assist projects with service concerns
Maintain high standard of care and communication with project leads

Project programmatic advising

Provide feedback on project plans and support with goal-setting, evaluation, and strategies, as needed.
Review monthly project financial reports and support projects in using the reports to guide decision-making.
Facilitation skills relating to project needs, conflict, guidance and anticipating support

Communications & Administrative support

Manage and maintain accurate records of a portfolio of 15-25 projects
Plan, prepare and facilitate project meetings including quarterly reviews for each project
Lead project transition processes for onboarding, offboarding and other changes
Prepare and facilitate Spokes-cross departmental meetings when needed to address project issues
Be part of a coverage rotation within the Sponsored Projects team for project tasks
Provide resources and tools to support project fundraising in coordination with AMP Development team
Provide resources and tools to support project financial management in coordination with AMP Finance team
Provide resources and tools to support project employee needs in coordination with AMP People and Culture team
Provide expense oversight and observe payment and purchase requests
Identify risk related to insurance, advocacy and project activities, in coordination with Sponsored Projects Program Manager and Operations.
Ensure project understanding and adherence to AMP policies, processes, and guidelines.
Support the administration of contracts.
Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned.
Maintain updated records of project work in Asana
Support staff for gatherings, events and trainings for the AMP network
Assist in planning of regional convenings of AMP network

SPP Program Development

To advance the Sponsored Projects Program overall, the Network Liaison participates in the following, as needed:

Develop and evaluate programming
Develop and refine administrative processes
Establish foundational knowledge of social justice movements and AMP’s political framework. Continue to be informed of emerging developments and the ways in which they connect to the work of our network
Establish foundational knowledge of organizational development such as governance, fundraising, and budgeting. Seek out and develop approaches that are aligned with AMP’s mission and organizational culture
Stay abreast of fiscal sponsorship best practices in the field

Organizational Culture

Adhere to AMP Working Agreements.
Participate in AMP staff meetings, retreats and committees.

Required Skills and Competencies

5 years + experience in organizing, nonprofit, or community work
Experience using G Suite, Asana, Slack, AirTable, Zoom and other collaborative tools
Experience in facilitation of small and large groups
Strong attention to detail
Solid organizational skills
Data entry
Ability to multitask and time manage
Customer Service experience
Ability to work in an emergent environment
Ability to work independently and in teams
Ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot issues

Work Environment

This job operates in a hybrid office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation, Location & Start Date

Salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This position is based in Detroit MI.

Target start date: January 2027, with the goal of identifying and hiring the successful candidate in December 2026.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your resume to work@alliedmedia.org by November 18. We encourage anyone interested to apply before the deadline and share these opportunities with others in their network who may be a good fit!