The Love Center : Election Protection and Defense Operations Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION

About Election Defenders

Election Defenders 2026 is a nonviolent, nonpartisan civic initiative of The Love Center (TLC) focused on voter protection, democratic preparedness, and community resilience. Based in Montgomery, AL, and operating across the South, Election Defenders supports local partners in protecting voters and responding to democratic threats with safety, dignity, and joy. The program works to strengthen the regional networks, local leaders, and community institutions that make free and fair participation in elections possible over time.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager will provide essential operational and administrative support across the Election Defenders 2026 program. This position is responsible for keeping the logistics, systems, and coordination infrastructure of Election Defenders 2026 running smoothly. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented operator who thrives in fast-moving environments, has strong written and verbal communication skills, can manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, and understands that strong operations are the backbone of effective organizing campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, track, and manage MOUs for the Election Defenders partner network

• Support the hiring and onboarding logistics for the Election Defenders trainer network

• Coordinate convening logistics including venue and vendor sourcing, travel arrangements, scheduling, and day-of support

• Attend and provide on-site coordination support for the Train the Trainers convening and partner convenings across target states

• Support the production and logistics of The Well gatherings

• Manage procurement, production, and shipping of branded apparel, materials, and program swag

• Maintain accurate program records, tracking documents, and shared files across the team

• Support the Deputy Director and program leads with scheduling, communications, and administrative coordination

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely delivery of goods and services

• Support partner onboarding logistics in coordination with the Partnerships Manager

• Anticipate and address operational needs as they arise throughout the program period

Qualifications

Strong candidates will bring:

• At least 3 years of experience in operations, program administration, project management, or related work

• Demonstrated ability to manage logistics, vendor relationships, and administrative systems in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comfort working virtually and independently with a distributed team

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

• Commitment to racial, economic, and democratic justice

• Experience supporting nonprofit, civic engagement, or movement-based organizations is strongly preferred