State Democracy Defenders Action is a nonprofit organization dedicated to defeating election sabotage and denial. The autocratic shock during and after the 2020 elections laid bare the threat to our democracy and exposed vulnerabilities in our electoral system. We respond to election sabotage crises in real time, build long-term infrastructure to make our democratic processes more resilient and secure, and pursue accountability against anti-democratic actors. State Democracy Defenders Action was founded in 2023 by , alongside other leading figures in democracy defense, elections, and law.

We are seeking an Operations Coordinator to help manage scheduling, fundraising, grants, budgets and other operational and administrative responsibilities as needed to help the organization run smoothly. This team member will work closely with a variety of core members of our organization, including the Managing Director, the Director of our Election Sabotage Response Network program, Ambassador Eisen, and the Research Team.

Operations Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to:

• Provide administrative support including scheduling, program assistance, and tracking
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Election Sabotage Response Network
• Support internal and external meetings, including note-taking and tracking action items
• Assist with onboarding new team members
• Help ensure invoices and staff reimbursements are processed in a timely fashion
• Manage organizational calendar, internal drives, and internal databases
• Process expense reports and reimbursements
• Help organize and track the income and expenditures for the organization
• Monitor time sheets and contract end dates
• Help planning logistics for events and meetings.
• Help maintain efficient communication internally

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 1-3 years of prior professional experience
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and ask questions
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once with competing prioritizes
• Discretion
• Good professional technology skills
• A love for well-made and functional spreadsheets

This is an excellent opportunity for someone dedicated to protecting our democracy and interested in nonprofit management and administration.

Proximity to Washington, D.C. is strongly preferred, but work will be primarily remote. Some work is expected during evenings and weekends.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $73,000, based on experience, plus benefits, including a generous PTO policy.

State Democracy Defenders Action is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to with your last name followed by Operations Application in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you interested in nonprofit operations?
• Do you live in or near Washington DC, or would you plan to relocated to the region?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20005