Program Manager, Empower & Protect

Role Description

The Empower & Protect (E&P) program supports state-based power-building ecosystems through technical assistance, training, and capacity building focused on operations, HR, finance, risk management, and compliance. The program is currently expanding into several priority states, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Texas.

The Program Manager role is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Director of the Empower and Protect Program, responsible for driving implementation of the program across several key states. This role serves as the primary point of contact for program participants while ensuring strong coordination, progress toward shared goals, and alignment with program strategy.

• Lead Tier 1 program implementation from onboarding through close-out.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Tier 1 and Tier 2 participants, ensuring clear communication, strong relationships, and consistent support.
• Develop and execute implementation plans that reflect the mutual agreements between NLA and participating partners.
• Track participant progress across phases of work (onboarding, assessment, execution, and close out) and identify next steps to advance them towards their goals.
• Identify trends, risks, and escalation needs and proactively elevate them to Senior Director E&P.
• Lead Tier 2 recruitment, onboarding, and retention of program participants in coordination with program leadership.
• Coordinate with state legal teams and E&P trainers to ensure alignment and smooth delivery of program components.
• Support state leads to successfully run field trainings and support implementation logistics.
• Embed NLA values into all aspects of project management, implementation, and partner engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong alignment with NLA’s vision and organizational values.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in program management for movement-building organizations.
• Experience with multi-entity and/or state-based movement organizations, including 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, political campaigns, and/or PACs.
• Excellent and demonstrable project management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time, priorities, and resources effectively across multiple projects at various stages.
• Experience designing and maintaining processes and systems using collaborative tools such as Asana, Airtable, and Google Suite.
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to manage diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced, values-driven, and team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability — ability to engage in independent and creative problem-solving in a growing organization.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate challenges, flag risks early, and maintain big-picture progress.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including experience leading and facilitating project meetings.
• Ability and willingness to work in and contribute to the development of an emergent environment of a growing start-up nonprofit.
• Commitment to continuous learning, curiosity, and growth, including seeking feedback, asking questions, and applying new learning in practice.

Requirements

• Location: Remote, U.S.-based (applicants must reside and be able to legally work in the United States); Some domestic travel required (3-5 times per year).
• Compensation: $75,000-$86,000.

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.
• Professional development stipend.
• Working from home stipend.
• Retirement plan with up to 4% matching.

Company Description

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.