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NextGen America · 20 hours ago

Chief Program Officer

NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration, and mobilization. The Chief Program Officer will lead the national youth organizing strategy, oversee campus-based organizing, manage a distributed team, and ensure that organizing efforts resonate with the media environment young people engage with.

Political Organization

Responsibilities

Set and execute NextGen’s national youth organizing strategy across campuses and regions
Manage and support both the Campus Engagement, Distributed Organizing teams, and on-campus student volunteer leaders to ensure clarity of goals, accountability, and strong culture
Oversee voter registration, turnout, leadership development, and issue-based organizing programs
Partner closely with the Comms/Digital teams to ensure organizing work generates compelling content and earned media opportunities
Develop organizing metrics, reporting systems, and feedback loops that emphasize learning and iteration
Recruit, train, and mentor organizers and fellows, with a focus on leadership development and retention
Build relationships with student leaders, campus partners, coalitions, and allied organizations
Travel to campuses and field sites as needed to support launches, actions, and key moments
Represent NextGen externally with funders, partners, and movement allies as appropriate
Manage a budget for your department to ensure accuracy and accountability

Qualification

Youth organizingStrategic planningTeam managementVoter registrationLeadership developmentCultural competencyOperational follow-throughCommunication skills

Required

7+ years of organizing or movement leadership experience, with at least 3 years managing teams
Deep understanding of youth organizing, campus organizing, or large-scale volunteer programs
Strong strategic instincts paired with operational follow-through
Comfort working across organizing, communications, and digital teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced political environment
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and building leadership among historically marginalized communities

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary
Generous PTO and leave policies
19 paid organization-wide holidays
Up to $150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
$100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
Flexible spending account for dependent care
Professional development opportunities to help you achieve your best self

Company

NextGen America

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NextGen America provides awareness about the issues facing our generation of young people to vote in crucial elections.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Keith Yetter
Chief Operating Officer
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Gabe Cherniss
Field Intern / Founder and President of the UNC Chapter
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