Program Coordinator, Public Policy

Accountabilities

• • Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor registration and onboarding, tracking progress and resolving issues throughout the process.
  • Coordinate vendor payments by collecting tax documentation, invoices, and other required information and ensuring submissions are complete and accurate.
  • Maintain up-to-date vendor, payment, contract, and budget records while providing timely status updates to internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal teams through clear, responsive, and professional communication.
  • Support regional program coordination through ad-hoc operational initiatives, including offsite planning, virtual events, and other team activities.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate tasks, remove operational obstacles, and keep initiatives progressing toward shared priorities.
  • Support leadership and program teams with administrative coordination, prioritization, and follow-through as needed.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems, increasing efficiency without compromising quality or accuracy.

  Requirements

  • 4+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, including experience providing administrative or operational support to a team.
  • Demonstrated experience with vendor management, payment coordination, and maintaining accurate operational or financial records.
  • Strong proficiency with Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets, Slides, and Docs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with vendors, colleagues, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong judgment and discretion, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
  • Highly organized and process-oriented, with a consistent focus on efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
  • Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage competing deadlines, and remain responsive in a fast-moving environment.
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively across teams and supporting leadership priorities.
  • Reliable, prepared, proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn new systems and processes.
  • Ability to remain composed under pressure and make sound decisions when priorities shift.
  • Experience working on a political campaign or public policy team is a plus.

  Benefits

  • Compensation: $34.75–$38.90 per hour.
  • Contract duration: 12-month contract, from September 22, 2026 through September 22, 2027.
  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
  • Work arrangement: The source description specifies an onsite position in San Francisco, California.
  • Professional exposure: Opportunity to work alongside public policy, campaigns, operations, and cross-functional teams in a high-impact environment.
  • Collaborative environment: Work with diverse stakeholders across functions, cultures, and time zones.
  • Growth opportunity: Exposure to a broad range of operational projects and opportunities to develop program coordination and stakeholder-management skills.