Program Operations Coordinator (Polling Place images)

Movement Labs is an incubator and consulting firm that uses technology, data, and experimentation to stop fascism and build progressive power. We help progressives win and defeat MAGA extremists through year-round work grounded in research and real-world testing. Our team partners with leading advocacy groups, grassroots organizers, and electoral campaigns to develop innovative tactics, win elections, and shift power for the long term.

As the R&D powerhouse for the progressive movement, we’ve run over 100 randomized control trials (RCTs) on voter behavior and helped hundreds of organizations increase their impact. We work hard, and the environment evolves rapidly. We are adaptable, nimble, and shift quickly as needed to meet the moment. We are looking for candidates that thrive in this type of environment.

This is a temporary hire for the 2026 election cycle that will run from ASAP to November 15, 2026.

This role is fully remote. 

Role Overview

The Program Operations Coordinator will support the polling images program, including overseeing the quality control process, supporting the maintenance workflows, conducting research, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and election offices for successful program implementation. 

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project management 
• Manage program timelines and proactively flag potential delays.
• Support the polling image workflows, updating Asana and spreadsheet/tracking tools. 
• Collaborate with management to promptly resolve quality or timeline issues.
• Collaborate with Engagement Services and Data teams, to support successful program implementation.

• Manage data sources and quality
• Manage data sourcing, quality, and continuous improvement of the Polling Place Images Program.
• Ensure that all polling location data and associated images meet internal standards for accuracy and quality.
• Manage FOIA requests to Secretaries of State and county election offices, ensuring data is acquired early and updated regularly.
• Verify polling location information and communicate with election officials to corroborate data. 

• Oversee the Quality Controllers team
• Manage a set of part-time employees (the “QC Team”) who assist with polling image quality control.
• Assign work to QCers, to ensure images for Election Day and Early Voting locations are captured and reviewed according to established procedures.
• Participate to administrative and managerial tasks as assigned (timesheets, evaluations, task supervision).

• Reporting & process improvements
• Draft program learnings and results presentations. 
•  Synthesize analysis and insights, and present findings across teams.
• Maintain handbooks, spreadsheets, and documentation to update procedures. 

• 3-5 years of experience in project project management in progressive politics, non-profits, program execution or equivalent (internships welcome)
• Degree in political science or equivalent and/or familiarity with election administration
• Comfortable with data, spreadsheets, and data-driven workflows
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset and taste for procedures
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability manage junior part-time staff and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with Asana, Slack, Loom, Google Suite, and spreadsheets
• Alignment with Movement Labs' mission and a desire to help build progressive power

• Total compensation package equivalent to $71,875-$81,875 annualized. 
• This includes a base salary of $70,000-$80,000, a $5,000 end of cycle bonus, and a worklife stipend of $1,875 in pre-tax dollars to support employees during our highest intensity work period.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) matching.
• This is a temporary cycle role and runs through November 15, 2026.
• This position IS NOT eligible for the collective bargaining unit.

We’re looking for candidates with a wide range of skills and experience. If you’re excited about the job, even if you don’t match all the characteristics, we encourage you to apply. 

Applications submitted by June 15 will be given priority. The application process includes a phone screen, an exercise, and an interview with the team. Due to the nature of our work, the process is moving quickly, and we hope candidates will start by end-June. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. We are not able to provide sponsorship at this time.