Program Manager, Civic Leadership & Campaign Training

Cig; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The David Merage Foundation for Confronting Antisemitism is seeking a Program Manager to serve as the operational engine behind Running to Lead, building the program from the ground up and partnering with the Executive Director. You will design, recruit, coordinate trainers, track outcomes, and ensure rigorous logistics across trainings, with a strong emphasis on governance, equity, and mission alignment.

This is a builder role offering stability, benefits, and growth in a mission-driven

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management, political campaigns, civic engagement, or leadership development.
• Strong project management and multi-workstream coordination.
• Understanding of campaign dynamics and electoral politics.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Openness to diverse viewpoints and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day logistics across trainings, workshops, simulations, and cohort learning, from planning through evaluation.
• Translate program goals into detailed workplans, timelines, and deliverables across the full program lifecycle.
• Serve as the operational right hand to the Executive Director, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• Coordinate trainers, elected officials, campaign professionals, and subject matter experts covering fundraising, messaging, coalition-building, and more.
• Support development and refinement of training content, ensuring sessions are well-structured and materials are prepared in advance.
• Lead outreach and selection efforts to build diverse, high-caliber cohorts ready to campaign and lead.
• Serve as primary point of contact for participants, providing guidance and logistical support throughout the program.
• Track program metrics, surface insights, and report to DMF leadership and funders on participant engagement and long-term outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by incorporating feedback from participants, faculty, and partners.

Skills

Program management

Campaign knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

The David Merage Foundation for Confronting Antisemitism is seeking a Program Manager to serve as the operational engine behind Running to Lead, building the program from the ground up and partnering with the Executive Director. You will design, recruit, coordinate trainers, track outcomes, and ensure rigorous logistics across trainings, with a strong emphasis on governance, equity, and mission alignment.

This is a builder role offering stability, benefits, and growth in a mission-driven