Description
Forward Majority
State legislatures are at the forefront of the fight for democracy. Since 2017, Forward Majority has been at the frontline of the fight to accelerate Democratic power in state legislatures. To date, we’ve mobilized over $150M to advance our mission.
Forward Majority is hiring a full-time Director of Operations & People. Reporting directly to the CEO, this senior leader will manage systems, infrastructure, and people practices for a prominent political organization that has mobilized over $150M since 2017 to build Democratic power in state legislatures.
Job Overview
Role: Director of Operations & People
Organization: Forward Majority
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Scale: Managing a projected $50 million two-year budget for the 2027–2028 cycle
Team Size: Lean, high-impact organization of fewer than 15 employees
Core Responsibilities
Financial Operations: Lead budget development and forecasting with the CEO. Oversee daily financial pipelines (accounts payable, expense management via Ramp/Expensify) and internal cost allocations between 501(c)(4) and PAC entities.
Tax, Compliance & Audit: Own the compliance calendar, manage state-level charitable registrations, and serve as the primary internal lead for external accountants, auditors, and compliance consultants on Form 990 filings and annual c4 audits.
Grants & Inter-Entity Management: Oversee funding transfers and grants between the c4 and PAC arms, track external grant commitments, and partner with the Development team on documentation.
Human Resources & People Ops: Direct the end-to-end talent lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, offboarding). Maintain the employee handbook and foster organizational culture.
Payroll & Benefits: Administer payroll, state-specific tax withholdings, healthcare benefits, and 401(k) allocations using Justworks. Manage commercial insurance policies (D&O, workers’ comp).
Key Qualifications
Dual Operator: A hybrid of a strategic thinker and a hands-on executor who thrives on setting operational structure while executing precise daily details.
Political Ecosystem Expertise: Solid understanding of financial compliance, multi-entity setups (501c4/PAC layout), and resource allocations within a political or advocacy campaign framework.
Tech-Savvy Operations: Familiarity with modern operational infrastructure tools such as Justworks, Ramp, and Expensify.
High Discretion: Superior judgment and an absolute commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive financial and personnel records.