Program Coordinator, Public Policy

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Program Coordinator, Public Policy based in United States.

This role supports a fast-paced public policy and campaigns team working across local, state, provincial, and national levels in North <America.You> will help keep critical operational and administrative processes organized, accurate, and moving forward.The position combines vendor management, payment coordination, budgeting support, and cross-functional project <coordination.You>’ll work with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and leadership while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.Success in this role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, discretion, and a practical, process-oriented <approach.You>’ll also contribute to events, planning activities, and ad-hoc initiatives that support broader policy and campaign priorities.This is an opportunity to make a meaningful operational impact within a collaborative and dynamic public policy environment.

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.