The Role
The Program Coordinator role is a full-time position reporting to the Managing Director of The Capacity Shop. The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting both our Training and Program teams. This role involves working closely with the Senior Director of Training and Curriculum and our Bold & Safe Program Director to implement effective processes, manage communication among stakeholders, and continuously improve the overall training program participant experience.
We will prioritize applications received by the closing date of February 1st, 2026.
Responsibilities
Administrative Assistance
- Provide administrative support to The Capacity Shop Training and Program Teams.
- Oversee team meeting logistics: schedule internal and external meetings, distribute meeting agendas, take notes and record decisions, agreements, and actions (e.g., assigned tasks and next steps)
- Follow up on assigned tasks, communicating and collaborating with the Training and Program Teams.
- Support with live session technology during virtual meetings through sharing screen, music, monitoring chat, and ensure participants have a smooth experience.
- Ensure effective documentation storage in the Google drive for all projects
- Review and update slides and materials in preparation for trainings and distribution
- Support training coordination as needed including surveys, follow-up with participants
- Organize and prioritize tasks for internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with drafting reports to share trends, program outputs, and participant engagement data for various stakeholders.
- Maintain and update project management tools (budgets, schedules, action lists, etc.)
- Embed our values and anti-oppression principles into programs, partnerships, processes, and systems
- Build intentional learning into the role, processes, and partnerships. Co-create innovative solutions to challenges.
Data Entry and Collection
- Support TCS leadership with needed data collection, input, reporting and utilization
- Use data to continuously track partnership and program progress, satisfaction and outcomes
- Assist and provide information to guide data-driven decisions and strategy
- Collaboratively ensure all data reporting needs are met and are submitted on time
- Provide succinct summaries of reporting outputs for effective communication with TCS/NLA’s leadership team as well as external partners
Competencies and Experience
- Strong commitment to progressive values and NLA’s vision and organizational values that center racial, gender and economic equity and justice
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. Significant experience with remote work.
- Experience working with political campaigns, independent political organizations, nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, movement building, multi-entity organizations, mission-driven organizations, and/or fiscal sponsorships
- Proficiency in Google (Google Drive, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc) and Zoom
- Preference will be given to candidates who also have experience with remote engagement tools like Mentimeter, meeting polls, Jotform, etc.
- Preference will be given to candidates who also have experience with remote learning management systems like Kajabi
- Flexibility and adaptability — ability to engage in independent and creative problem-solving in an organization in a growth stage
- Strong attention to detail while managing multiple tasks, particularly with scheduling and calendar management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Preferrably, experience with database or CRM management
Details
Reports to: Managing Director of the Capacity Shop
Direct Reports: 0
Hours: Full Time
Location: Remote (US); Travel 1-2 times per year
Compensation: $60,000-$65,000
Benefits: NLA offers a competitive benefits package available to all full-time employees including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term Disability, and Health FSA
- Flexible paid time off including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, 1-week summer break, and 1-week winter break
- Parental leave
- Professional development stipend
- Working from home stipend
- Retirement plan with matching
Our Culture: We maintain an environment where our employees can learn and grow in the organization. We strive to foster a collaborative and transparent environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, strategic planning, and culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Left Accelerator and The Capacity Shop provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.