ABOUT GOVACT
The Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is a nonpartisan nonprofit initiative that helps Governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people’s lives. GovAct serves as a central platform for collaboration across Governors’ Offices – incubating, launching, and supporting alliances of Governors. These alliances share cutting-edge policy and legal approaches to some of the most challenging and critical national issues, including reproductive freedom, democracy, public safety, and public health. Currently, GovAct supports the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, Governors Safeguarding Democracy, the Governors Public Health Alliance, and other Governor-led initiatives and collaborations.
The Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is hiring a remote Program Associate to support the Reproductive Freedom Alliance (RFA). This nonpartisan, nonprofit initiative helps U.S. governors collaborate to protect fundamental freedoms, specifically focusing on safeguarding abortion care, expanding contraception access, and ensuring equitable reproductive healthcare.
The Role
Position: Program Associate, Reproductive Freedom Alliance (RFA)
Location: Remote (Preference for Eastern Time zone; hybrid options in Washington, D.C., or San Francisco Bay Area)
Type: Full-time, fast-paced, mission-driven contract position
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually (depending on experience)
Time Off: Unlimited paid time off (PTO) plus 12 paid holidays
Benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance; parental leave; short/long-term disability; retirement 401(k) with employer match; stipends for wellness, technology, and commuting
Key Responsibilities
Administration: Manage staff calendars, coordinate internal/external meetings, book travel, process expense reimbursements, and maintain digital document systems.
Meeting & Research Support: Build agendas, prepare presentation slides, take detailed meeting notes, and conduct basic research to draft policy summaries or fact sheets.
Communications: Draft newsletters, manage group email inboxes, update the RFA website with current press releases, and communicate with governors’ offices and funders.
Project Management: Manage contact databases, track member engagement metrics, handle logistics for in-person events (venues, catering), and monitor reporting deadlines.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years working in nonprofits, government, law, policy, or public relations. Background or interest in reproductive freedom and state government is highly beneficial.
Core Skills: Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and absolute discretion with confidential information.
Tech Competency: Experience with project tools like Airtable, WordPress, and Microsoft Office.
How to Apply
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should submit their materials through the application portal or direct questions to hiring@govactalliance.org.
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