Program Manager – Empower & Protect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation of the Tier 1 program from onboarding to close-out.

• Act as the main contact for participants in Tier 1 and Tier 2.

• Create and implement detailed plans for program execution.

• Monitor participant advancement throughout various project phases.

• Recognize trends, risks, and areas that require escalation.

• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for Tier 2 program participants.

• Collaborate with state legal teams and E&P trainers.

• Assist state leads in effectively conducting field training sessions.

• Integrate NLA values into every facet of project management.

• Supervise coaches who support Tier 2 participants.

• Facilitate learning environments for coaches.

• Coordinate and assist both internal and external stakeholders.

• Promote stakeholder engagement through regular check-ins.

• Develop and maintain standardized templates and tools.

• Create and manage comprehensive project plans.

• Identify, implement, and enhance systems and tools.

• Ensure high standards of data hygiene.

• Maintain the ongoing use of evaluation tools for all E&P training sessions.

• Collect feedback from participating organizations to facilitate program improvements.

• Collaboratively test and refine long-term processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong alignment with NLA’s vision and core organizational values.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in program management within movement-building organizations.

• Experience with multi-entity and/or state-based movement organizations, including 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, political campaigns, and/or PACs.

• Exceptional and verifiable project management abilities.

• Familiarity with various project management methodologies.

• Strong organizational capabilities.

• Experience in designing and maintaining processes and systems using collaborative tools like Asana, Airtable, and Google Suite.

• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

• Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments.

• Proactive problem-solving aptitude.

• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Commitment to continuous learning, curiosity, and professional growth.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term Disability, and Health FSA coverage.

• Flexible paid time off including vacation and sick leave.

• 11 paid holidays each year.

• One-week summer break.

• One-week winter break.

• Stipend for professional development.

• Stipend for working from home expenses.

• Retirement plan with matching contributions up to 4%.