Coordinator, Policy Innovation Lab

Position Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Senior Director, Policy Innovation Lab
Location: Hybrid (Based in Washington, DC) 

Anticipated Start: March / April 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Policy Innovation Lab Coordinator will help facilitate policy programming and operations for Future Caucus’ Innovation Lab, connecting young lawmakers with resources and expertise to help them craft evidence-based bipartisan policy. The Coordinator will help provide lawmakers with impactful educational opportunities that support legislative innovation and collaboration. The Coordinator will work closely with the Future Caucus team to assist in the planning and implementation of programming and activities for the Innovation Lab.

This role is committed to supporting legislators from all political backgrounds, coordinating the resources they need to be successful in their roles. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator with some experience in policy or event coordination. Experience with state or federal legislative offices or policy organizations is preferred but not required. 

This role reports directly to the Senior Director, Policy Innovation Lab.

ABOUT FUTURE CAUCUS

Future Caucus has an audacious mission: activate young leaders to bridge the partisan divide and build a more functional democracy. Future Caucus is a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of elected leaders. We provide the resources, networking, and capacity-building opportunities for these policymakers to forge productive partnerships on critical national issues. 

In 2013, Future Caucus organized the nation’s first and only caucus for young members of Congress, the Congressional Future Caucus, to build coalitions on future-oriented challenges. Future Caucus also scaled this model into more than 36 state legislatures, each with a Future Caucus consisting of young, high-potential legislators, and now engages more than 1,900 young legislators nationwide. In 2025, Future Caucus’ President & CEO, Layla Zaidane, was named to the TIME100 Next list. Learn more at www.futurecaucus.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate meetings, events & logistics, working directly with state legislators and collaborating with internal teams to serve legislator needs, as assigned by the Senior Director of Policy Innovation Lab.
• Maintain and update the Innovation Lab Resource Hub, including policy briefs and legislation examples from across our network.
• Conduct research and prepare policy materials to support chapters and network initiatives.
• Support lawmakers and internal teams with scheduling, communications, and operational logistics.
• Assist with research projects, data collection, and grant reporting as needed.
• Support legislative tracking across Future Caucus membership, keeping updated on the status of key bills. 
• Perform other related duties as needed. 
  

ABOUT YOU

• 1–2 years of experience in policy, program coordination, or legislative settings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective written and verbal communicator who can engage with lawmakers and diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled in research and translating complex information into clear, accessible materials.
• Familiarity with legislative processes and policy-tracking tools (preferred but not required).

OUR VALUES

In 2020, Future Caucus unveiled a set of organizational value statements developed collaboratively by our team. This ethos represents what we believe in at Future Caucus, and what we have worked to establish during the last eleven years. These are the values we have set for ourselves, and what we see come to life through our legislators in our network, partners, and supporters:

• Listen First: communicate openly and respectfully - make room for others at the table
• Say “We”: there is no “I” in Future Caucus - welcome diversity; it makes us stronger
• Build Trust: Integrity in our relationships is fundamental - be reliable and follow through
• Empower Others: Be empathetic - practice transparency and collaborate openly
• Break Barriers: Climb it, go through it, or work around it - limits are challenges to overcome
• Innovate Freely: Disruption leads to creative solutions - forge a new path forward

LOCATION
Future Caucus is currently in a hybrid work environment, candidates must be located in the Washington, D.C. metro area, or be willing to relocate.

COMPENSATION
The starting salary range for this position is $58,656-62,328, depending on experience. Highly competitive benefits are provided, including transit stipend, 401(k) with employer contributions, generous vacation policy, professional development stipend, and employer-sponsored individual and family health coverage.

CULTURE AND CONNECTION
Future Caucus aspires to an organizational culture based on our values, where our team is connected and collaborative.  We take time to share in the wins and impact of our work, chat over regular employer-paid lunches, learn together, and participate in local social and service activities.  We are eager to add team members who share our values and will continue building our positive culture.

HIRING PROCESS

The priority deadline for this role is Jan. 12, 2026 and we anticipate communicating to candidates following our priority deadline.  Applications received after this date will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
As an equal opportunity employer, Future Caucus is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented groups to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and multilingual individuals. Reference checks are conducted on all prospective new hires.