Who we are
The Engine Room (TER) is a nonprofit organization with a distributed global team of experienced and committed activists, researchers, technologists and community organizers. Our vision is for social justice movements to use technology and data in safe, responsible and strategic ways, while actively mitigating the vulnerabilities created by digital systems. Since 2011, we have supported more than 800 organizations, big and small, from different corners of the globe. As a result of our work, humanitarian organizations have reconsidered using questionable technologies, more funders are managing grantee data in responsible ways, and many more activist groups have developed robust technical infrastructures and data management practices.
The Engine Room is currently seeking an Associate for Engagement and Support in Latin America. This role will help us to strengthen and expand our ability to provide context-appropriate tech and data support to partners in the region as well as collaborate with our broader team on South-to-South initiatives. Learn more about our current work at our website.
Role Overview
Our ideal candidate understands the realities in which civil society organizations operate and has experience providing support to resource-constrained organizations in the area of digital rights. They bring a strong understanding of how technology intersects with security and access in civil society contexts, and are able to collaborate closely with partners on designing and implementing appropriate, values-aligned support. They also recognize that not all problems need a technology solution and that creativity matched with strong organizational skills can lead to new pathways. They are clear and responsible communicators, collaborative, curious, and adaptable.
To grow and thrive, it is critical that the new Associate possesses these qualities:
- Project Leadership: Ability to manage multiple streams of work, prioritize effectively, and support in collaboration with partners and internal team members.
- Project Design and Implementation: Experience in collaboratively designing, implementing, and coordinating projects with data, technology, and design components.
- Technical Support for Civil Society: Ability to assess needs and provide technical support to our partners in civil society, including organizations and individuals who are interested in incorporating tech and data in ways that strengthens their work.
- Communication Skills: Communicating clearly with partners across diverse cultural and organizational contexts. Ability to communicate concepts accessibly to non-technical audiences.
This person must additionally:
- Have at least 3 years working with a distributed, remote team
- Be based in Latin America
- Speak English and at least one other language from LatAm (Spanish or Portuguese)
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, remote position with flexible geographic location. The salary range for this position is $5,500-$6,500 USD per month. We offer generous benefits for leave, health, technology, professional learning, and wellness – as well as a shortened work week.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted at this link which will take you to our instance on the HR Partner platform. You will be asked to answer a few short questions and provide a CV or resume. In the interest of equity, we ask that you do not submit photos, a cover letter or references. Additionally, while we understand that you may use AI in the creation of your CV or resume, please do not use AI for the answers to the application questions. Please note that if you proceed with us in the process after initial screening, AI will not be permitted.
The deadline for applications is January 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm UTC. You can expect to hear from us about the status of your application within 2 weeks of the deadline.
Due to the volume of responses we typically receive, we ask people to look at our Jobs page as well as our Job Application Process FAQs if they have questions, would like an overview of our recruitment process, or are looking for information on what it is like to work at The Engine Room.
TER invests intentionally and meaningfully in creating a healthy, remote organization. Our team members are curious, open and supportive of each other. We actively seek new perspectives, experiences and voices in our team and in our work. TER is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or team member because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with US federal law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they live, we cannot provide visa assistance for this position.