Program Assistant

Civic Nation•Washington, DC

35d•$18•Remote

About The Position

We The Action (WTA) is seeking a Program Assistant. The Program Assistant will provide key operational and administrative support to WTA’s Partnerships department and will report to the Director of Nonprofit Partnerships. The Program Assistant will play a vital role in helping to further the success of the organization. This is a remote position through November 13, 2026. ABOUT WE THE ACTION We The Action is a community of nonprofit organizations and volunteer lawyers working to expand access to justice and deliver free legal services where they are critically needed. Through our state-of-the-art platform, we make it easy for lawyers to volunteer and we streamline how nonprofits can recruit and manage legal volunteers. We The Action lawyers offer their specialized skills and experience to nonprofit organizations working on our nation’s most pressing issues — voting rights, immigrant rights, racial justice, gender equity, reproductive freedom, and more. ABOUT CIVIC NATION Civic Nation is an impact hub for the ideas, leaders, and initiatives that strengthen civic culture, civic power, and civic participation. We shift culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Five initiatives are a part of the Civic Nation family: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, We The Action, and When We All Vote.

Requirements

1+ year of experience in a nonprofit setting, inclusive of internships
Flexible and willing to tackle a variety of projects
Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Google Suite and familiar with social media platforms
Comfortable using and learning new technology
Committed to equity and inclusion
Someone who works well with diverse groups of people and recognizes the way that race, gender, and other identities intersect with the legal system
A strong research, writer, and communicator
Keenly aware of current events and news, especially related to issues important to WTA
Represent WTA professionally in meetings and events
Comfortable handling multiple projects at once

Nice To Haves

Some experience with voting rights, immigration, or legal advocacy work preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assisting with administrative office needs such as data management, scheduling, preparing staff or meetings and events, and research to help with internal and external reporting
Supporting the recruitment, vetting, and onboarding of new nonprofit partners
Attending webinars and coalition calls hosted by nonprofit partners and other organizations
Conducting research projects related to WTA’s priority issue areas—democracy, immigration, gender equity, and racial justice
Other reasonable and related duties as assigned