Operations and SPecial Projects Coordinator

Organization: Surge Reproductive Justice (SRJ)

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Job Description: Operations and Special Projects Coordinator

 

Reports to: Deputy Director

 

Salary: $36/hr

 

Work Hours: Work weeks are considered to be 37.5 hours. Some evenings and weekends will be required. Flex time offered. Hybrid with mandatory in-office days.

 

Application Timeline: March 11th-28th, 2025; interviews to begin the week of April 7th. Position will remain open until filled.

 

How To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two to three professional contacts to info@surgenw.org. Please write in subject title “Operations and Special Projects Coordinator” application.

 

Benefits: 23 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays, flexible, family-friendly schedule, medical (zero-deductible HMO and PPO options), dental, short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance, with RVC covering over 90% of the costs of the insurance package. 401(k) and Roth IRA Retirement accounts and a Transit Orca card are available.

 

About Surge Reproductive Justice (SRJ):

SRJ is a Reproductive Justice (RJ) organization. RJ is defined by Sistersong as “the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities. ” The RJ approach brings together diverse communities and perspectives to reach solutions that are led by the communities most affected by reproductive oppression and racial injustice. Our mission is to mobilize communities to build a world where all people can make powerful, self-determined choices for their bodies and the future of their families and communities. Our work centers Black women, women of color and Queer and Trans People of Color for a movement that rises from the bottom up. Currently we are working on Black perinatal health, Medicaid access for doulas, addressing barriers to accessing health care and reproductive health care, and decriminalizing sex work in the state of Washington.

 

About the position:

The Operations and Special Projects Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our organization. This position will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including project management, internal communications, and supporting various programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to social justice, Black Feminism,reproductive justice, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

 

Responsibilities:

• Operations and Administrative Support (40%):

  • Provide administrative support to the Deputy Director and other staff as needed

  • Assist with office management tasks, such as supply ordering, supply inventory, and maintaining organizational records

  • Develop and document operations and administrative processes, forms, and tools

  • Process payments and invoices for contractors, campaign leads, vendors, and contractors.

  • Work in tandem with our fiscal sponsor

  • Track donations and payments in Paypal

  • Update and track stipend expenses

  • Update monthly financials with RVC team

  • Monitoring Surge info inbox

  • Update and track coding and purchasing

  • Send out staff reminders

  • Track staff benefit stipends

  • Purchase office supplies and food items

  • Lead office organization and supply/material inventory

  • Track and pay Surge monthly bills (rent, internet, utilities etc.)

  • Other various office management tasks

• Program Support (30%):

  • Support the development and implementation of internal programs and initiatives

  • Coordinate and provide administrative support for organizing campaigns and various projects, ensuring timely completion

  • Assist with event logistics for contractors, payment, and supply orders

  • Track progress payment and contract information for various campaign leaders and stipend recipients

  • Support tabling and in person events

  • Program supply purchasing

  • Schedule all staff events and meetings

  • Coordinate with staff, volunteers, and external partners for event logistics.

• Special Projects (20%):

  • Research as needed for various organizational needs

  • Leading cyber security research and implementation

  • Donation acknowledgements

  • Hiring support when applicable

  • Template and google form creation

  • Support with board development when applicable

  • Technical support as needed

  • Collaborate with staff in making key strategic decisions affecting Surge’s future

  • Participate in staff meetings and retreats, attend community events

• Data and Reporting (10%):

  • Collect, organize, and provide data associated with campaign training and meetings, for program leaders to inform decision-making.

  • Work with Communication Support to collect participant information and store in Powerbase, list serves, newsletters, and email and text notifications

  • Work with Resource Organizers to maintain data dashboards and track key metrics

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

• Strong project management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Commitment to social justice and equity

• Experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred

 

Additional Skills and Experience (Beneficial, but not required):

• Knowledge of public health or reproductive justice issues

• Experience with community organizing and engagement

• Detail and organization oriented

• Familiarity with legal compliance for nonprofits

• Deeply connected to the community they belong to

• Believes in a “people-power” theory of change

• Has a deep understanding of the reproductive justice framework and intersectional Black

• Queer feminist thought

• Can motivate, support, and collaborate with a team​​