Operations Coordinator

Crimson Goes Blue (CGB) mobilizes the talents, networks, and resources of the Harvard community to help build a more just American democracy. Founded in 2019 by Harvard alumni, CGB engages over 3000 members through volunteering, strategic giving, and community leadership to elect Democrats, protect election integrity, and push back against authoritarian threats.

Our 2026 midterm strategy focuses on maximizing impact in key battleground states.

• Organize members on the ground and virtual activism in Arizona, California, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin
• Raise $2.5 million through the Crimson Goes Blue Portfolio for candidates and grassroots groups
• Train members in effective voter communication
• Support initiatives that protect election integrity and prevent election subversion 

The Operations Coordinator will help ensure that the systems supporting this work—data, communications, events, and volunteer coordination—run smoothly during a critical election cycle.  

We are seeking a highly organized, mission‑driven professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys supporting multiple projects simultaneously. Reporting to the Managing Director and Political Director, the Operations Coordinator will help manage core systems, support volunteer leaders, and ensure key initiatives run effectively.

• Manage the NGP database, including reports and member-wide emails
• Maintain organized and secure files in Google Drive

Support the campaign to raise $2.5 million for candidates and grassroots organizations.

• Track donations and produce regular campaign updates
• Coordinate meetings, outreach, and campaign materials
• Assist Portfolio “Champions” leading giving circles

• Coordinate logistics for Zoom and in‑person events
• Manage registrations and attendance tracking
• Prepare slide decks and meeting materials
• Coordinate follow‑up communication and notes

• Coordinate outreach and meetings for state and program teams
• Prepare presentations with Action Team leaders
• Track follow‑up actions and communications

• Support a member-led recruitment campaign
• Track and report on membership growth
• Assist Class Captains with outreach to classmates

Newsletter and Substack Production

•  Assist with the production and layout of biweekly newsletter
•  Layout and send weekly Substack Recap

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, mission‑driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Detail‑oriented with strong data and reporting skills
• Proactive communicator with leadership and team members
• Fluent with Google Workspace tools, especially spreadsheets

• Experience with NGP or similar CRM databases
• Experience working on a political campaign
• Experience managing and motivating volunteers
• Event coordination experience, including Zoom facilitation

• BA or higher plus 2–3 years of professional experience
• Harvard affiliation is welcome but not required

• 20 hours per week
• Typically 1–2 days per week in the Cambridge/Somerville area
• Approximately half the schedule aligned with CGB working hours; remainder flexible
• Contract runs through mid‑December 2026 with possible extension

$435 per week

Please send a resume and cover letter (combined in one PDF) to ops-coord-app@crimsongoesblue.org with the subject line: Operations Coordinator Application. Name the document with your first initial and last name plus the word Ops Coordinator   example: jsmithopscoordinator

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply by April 15.

• Why does this position interest you?
• Describe your commitment to CGB’s mission
• Select three relevant skills from the job description and describe how you have demonstrated them
• Describe a time you independently managed multiple urgent requests
• Confirm your availability to begin work by May 4, 2026 
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• Please include three references with complete contact information (name, title, email, phone, and relationship).

Learn more: www.crimsongoesblue.org