Empower Project · 12 hours ago
Operations Director [remote]
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$144K/yr - $144K/yrEmpower Project is the national leader in relational organizing, helping to boost voter turnout through innovative technology. The Operations Director will oversee core systems including finance and human resources, ensuring smooth operations and compliance while managing a small internal team and external vendors.
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Responsibilities
Own the execution of Empower Project’s operational systems, ensuring that finance, HR, compliance, and administrative functions are reliable, timely, and well-documented
Work closely with the Executive Director to operationalize organizational priorities, budgets, and timelines
Develop, document, and enforce clear operational processes and internal controls across teams
Identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies in existing systems and implement practical solutions
Maintain organizational calendars, deadlines, and compliance timelines, particularly during election cycles
Oversee human resources administration, payroll, and benefits in partnership with internal staff and external HR consultants
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices
Regularly assess personnel policies and practices, identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements
Lead operational planning and compliance for large-scale hiring of temporary field staff during election cycles, including coordination with legal, HR, and vendor partners
Support managers and staff by resolving complex HR and personnel issues with sound judgment and care
Personally oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across multiple entities
Review and approve financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and adherence to budget guidelines
Work directly with the bookkeeping team to reconcile accounts, review monthly financials, and resolve discrepancies
Prepare and deliver clear financial reports for leadership, board members, and funders
Monitor spending in real time and flag risks, overruns, or cash constraints early
Coordinate closely with legal and compliance partners to ensure timely and accurate campaign finance, tax, and regulatory reporting, including 24-hour and rapid-turnaround filings
Maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready systems at all times
Support external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses
Manage relationships with external consultants, legal counsel, financial partners, and vendors
Ensure operational systems are scalable, efficient, and aligned with organizational values
Oversee banking activity, cash management, and financial workflows to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in senior operational leadership, ideally within mission-driven, political, or nonprofit organizations
At least two years of experience managing budgets exceeding $2 million; experience overseeing $10M+ budgets a plus
Minimum of three election cycles of operations experience with increasing levels of responsibility
Proven ability to manage complex systems, multiple stakeholders, and fast-moving priorities
Exceptional judgment, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead collaboratively and decisively
Comfort working flexible hours during peak campaign and compliance periods, including occasional evenings and weekends
Preferred
Experience with 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and/or PAC compliance strongly preferred
Fluency in a second language is a plus
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days, and federal holidays
Company
Empower Project
Empower Project offers software that supports outreach, organizing, and communication campaigns for advocacy and political groups.
Founded in 2011
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase