ABOUT GOVACT
The Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is a nonpartisan nonprofit initiative that helps Governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people’s lives. GovAct serves as a central platform for collaboration across Governors’ Offices – incubating, launching, and supporting alliances of Governors. These alliances share cutting-edge policy and legal approaches to some of the most challenging and critical national issues, including reproductive freedom, democracy, public safety, and public health. Currently, GovAct supports the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, Governors Safeguarding Democracy, the Governors Public Health Alliance, and other Governor-led initiatives and collaborations. For each of these Alliances and initiatives, GovAct helps:
- Build capacity and expertise by connecting experts across Governors' Offices and organizations, tailoring best practices, model policies, and legislation, and advancing other legal and policy innovations for Governors to advance bold policies;
- Develop innovative ideas for collaboration by breaking down silos and advancing creative ideas;
- Advance affirmative agendas that Governors can use to maximize their powers to protect fundamental freedoms and counteract federal overreach; and
- Partner with other nonprofit organizations, experts, and other stakeholders to advance shared goals.
More information about GovAct can be found at www.GovActAlliance.org.
ABOUT REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM ALLIANCE
The Reproductive Freedom Alliance (RFA) is nonpartisan, nonprofit coalition of Governors working together to strengthen and protect reproductive freedom across the United States. RFA fosters cross-state learning and coordination to help governor’s offices strategize, collaborate, and bring solutions to scale. Among other initiatives, RFA supports governors in:
- Safeguarding access to abortion care;
- Protecting patients, providers, and helpers;
- Expanding contraceptive coverage and access; and
- Making reproductive health care access more affordable, accessible, and equitable.
RFA is supported by the Governors Action Alliance (GovAct). More information about RFA can be found at www.reprofreedomalliance.org.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
GovActis seeking a savvy, well-organized Program Associate for RFA to provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and project support. Reporting to the Executive Director of RFA, the Associate will help manage day-to-day operations, meetings, communications, and special projects, ensuring that the alliance’s work is executed efficiently, professionally, and with attention to detail. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, brings strong organizational judgment, and is eager to contribute to the growth of a Governor-led initiative. The role calls for versatility and the willingness to wear many hats while navigating between high-level goals and task execution. This is an excellent opportunity for a detailed-oriented professional to help support one of the most consequential Governor-led initiatives in the country at a moment when that work has never mattered more. This position is remote, with the possibility of hybrid work in Washington, D.C., or in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a preference for an Eastern Time zone work schedule. Some travel may be required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Support and Coordination
- Provide high-level administrative support to RFA staff, including managing calendars and scheduling internal and external meetings.
- Manage senior staff travel and accommodations, including booking hotels and transportation and processing reimbursements.
- Track deadlines, action items, and follow-ups to ensure timely responses and execution.
- Support the organization and management of RFA’s document, content, and project management systems.
- Support general operations and take on additional duties as assigned.
- As a GovAct employee, take on other assigned duties in support of other alliances or GovAct initiatives, in coordination with the Alliance Managing Director.
Meeting and Research Assistance
- Support RFA staff in preparing for and facilitating meetings, including sending reminders, coordinating with guest speakers, drafting agendas and slides, gathering background documents and materials, providing logistical support, and supporting meeting follow up.
- Attend select virtual meetings with senior staff to take notes and track takeaways, deliverables, and next steps.
- Conduct basic research as needed and draft memoranda, summaries, fact sheets, presentations, talking points, and other materials for key internal and external audiences.
Communications
- Draft communications and newsletters on behalf of RFA staff, including communications to Governors’ Offices and funders, in coordination with GovAct’s strategic communications and development teams and external consultants.
- Update RFA website to reflect current press, communications, and state actions.
- Manage senior staff email upon request, as well as any generic RFA email.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders and partners, including outside consultants and fiscal sponsors.
Project Management
- Assist with database management, including with respect to contacts and funders, and manage reporting deadlines and outreach.
- Manage systems to track and analyze member engagement and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide support for in-person events, including managing invitations, venues, catering, and other event logistics.
- Manage projects the Associate identifies and develops in coordination with RFA staff.
- Identify problems and challenges and recommend solutions to the Executive Director and senior staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
We recognize that no candidate will have every qualification listed below. We encourage applications from those who bring a strong combination of the following:
Experience
- 3- 5 years minimum experience working in nonprofits, government, law, policy, communications, public relations, media relations, and/or a related field.
- Professional, educational, or volunteer experience demonstrating interest in reproductive freedom, law, policy, and/or state government is beneficial.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent judgment and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with care
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with organizing and facilitating online meetings.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, with a proven ability to plan, prioritize, and organize.
- Strong problem-solving skills; proactive, inquisitive, and self-motivated.
- Comfortable in a team-oriented environment and remote workplace.
- High competency with AirTable, Wordpress, Microsoft Office, and related tools, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.
- Ability to conduct effective online research and synthesize information clearly.
Knowledge
- Familiarity with reproductive rights policy, state government, and gubernatorial operations preferred.
- Broad understanding of issues related to fundamental freedoms and democracy.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Government, Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Salary: $70,000-$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO) plus 12 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including parental leave, medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; wellness, technology, and commuter stipends (if applicable); and a 401(k) with employer match.
TO APPLY
To apply, please submit your application here. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, please reach out to our team at hiring@govactalliance.org.
OUR VALUES
The Reproductive Freedom Alliance is supported by Governors Action Alliance (GovAct). At GovAct, we celebrate a culture of belonging and are committed to cultivating and nurturing a workplace of diversity, equity, and inclusion. GovAct encourages individuals to apply for this position who are of underrepresented backgrounds including, for example, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
