THE ROLE:
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 regard to vendor management, compliance, process management, and field operations.
The ideal candidate has a keen attention to detail, a passion for politics, and a belief that young people will make a 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: 11/15/2024
WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:
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
ABOUT YOU:
At least six months to one 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 and strong attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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 PAC and grant compliance and reporting
Understanding the importance of sweating the small stuff