SUMMARY:

The Operations Associate will work to provide operations support for NextGen's state and national programs. They will work to support the Operations Director and Operations Managers with the management of day-to-day operations, particularly with regards to vendor management, compliance, process management, and field operations.

This role will report to the Operations Director.

The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in politics.We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization-in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.

This is a fully remote position with no location requirement and may require some travel. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Remote Position: Yes

Union Position: No

Travel Requirements: 10-15%

Position End Date: 11/15/2022

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with state and national procurement requests, payments to vendors, and tracking of contract schedules
• Support state operations managers and director with the enforcement of company policies and standards
• Provides assistance in coordinating logistics for major field events, onboardings, and various administrative tasks as assigned
• Assist in troubleshooting problems and issues as they relate to daily operational activities on both the state and national level
• Ensure that written operational policy and procedure documents remain up to date
• Assist the Tech team by providing technical assistance, hardware deployment and other support to in-state staff
• Assist the Finance and Legal teams with various administrative tasks as required
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES DESIRED:

• At least three months to a year of field operations experience
• Experience working with vendors and handling compliance and reporting
• A self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with Google Apps and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues; works well in a fast‐paced environment and is able to multi‐task without sacrificing quality of work.
• The ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines
• Driven with a strong work ethic

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Experience working on remote teams
• Experience planning and executing large events
• Experience with compliance and reporting, especially as a PAC
• Understanding the importance of sweating the small stuff

COMPENSATION:

Salary range for this position is $62,000, compensation will be based on experience. NextGen America also offers a very comprehensive benefits package.

ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:

NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come.