Senior Program Manager, Multi-State Field Program

Movement Labs

6d•$101,875 - $110,875•Hybrid

About The Position

Movement Labs is seeking a seasoned movement professional with a strong background in organizing to serve as the Senior Program Manager for our 2026 Neighborhood Captain Program. In this role you will lead the day-to-day management of a large (two - three states, four - five metro areas) field organizing program as part of a randomized controlled trial aimed at mobilizing tens of thousands of high potential voters through relationship building. This role bridges the gap between high-level strategy and field execution, ensuring that our data systems, people operations, and training programs work together to deliver an excellent program. In this role you will work closely with members of the program team and experiments team and will manage between two and four individuals. Movement Labs is an incubator and consulting firm that uses technology, data, and experimentation to stop fascism and build progressive power. We help progressives win and defeat MAGA extremists through year-round work grounded in research and real-world testing. Our team partners with leading advocacy groups, grassroots organizers, and electoral campaigns to develop innovative tactics, win elections, and shift power for the long term. As the R&D powerhouse for the progressive movement, we’ve run over 100 randomized control trials (RCTs) on voter behavior and helped hundreds of organizations increase their impact. We work hard, and the environment evolves rapidly. We are adaptable, nimble, and shift quickly as needed to meet the moment. We are looking for candidates that thrive in this type of environment. This is a primarily remote role, with travel to Detroit, Atlanta, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati likely. Candidate candidates in Michigan or Ohio are a plus. This is a temporary hire for the 2026 election cycle that will run through November 15, 2026.

Requirements

Several cycles of experience with in-person field programs, either on the hard side or the soft side
Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-state political or community organizing programs with budgets exceeding $1M.
Several cycles of management experience, and at least one cycle of managing managers. Strong track record of training and supporting organizers and field staff. Experience managing data staff or third party vendors preferred but not required.
Expertise in developing and running organizing-focused training sessions with the ability to coach organizers on a variety of outreach models.
Proficiency in using Asana and outreach tracking platforms to manage complex workflows and identify programmatic underperformance.
A deep commitment to non-transactional organizing and mobilizing disengaged communities in the Midwest and South.

Nice To Haves

You’re an organizer at heart - maybe it’s been a while since you’ve organized yourself, but you believe in the value of relationship building, community engagement, and a less transactional way of doing voter outreach
You’re a systems person - you’re into processes and making sure that all the pieces of a puzzle fit together
You have strong attention to detail and can manage competing priorities at once
You lead by example and don’t expect anyone to do something that you wouldn’t do yourself
When you see problems you start looking for solutions

Responsibilities

Support the Program Director in daily operations, acting as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting and programmatic assistance.
Manage the Data Engineer to ensure precise list-cutting, turf selection, and technical support for ~10 Lead Organizers and ~100 Neighborhood Captains.
Co-lead and manage a recruitment process to attract and retain high-quality Organizers and Captains. Work closely with the People Operations team to facilitate a thorough and efficient hiring and onboarding process for Organizers and Captains. Lead by example to build a culture of achievement through mutual trust, celebrating wins, and accountability.
Help develop and deliver training modules and other resources that Organizers and Captains will need to be successful in their roles. Provide input on the voter outreach model and help lead both in-person and virtual training sessions focused on the program’s outreach approach and data tracking systems.
Lead key measurement and learning workflows to assess program quality. This includes managing "Lead Captain Follow-ups," reviewing recorded outreach, and monitoring QC metrics like contact frequency and interaction depth.
Analyze real-time performance data to identify areas for improvement, helping leadership pivot when needed to meet the program’s goals.