Operations Associate at Steyer For Governor

Tom Steyer is a Democrat running for Governor of California in 2026 to tackle the single biggest challenge we face as a state: the Californians who built this state and make it run can’t afford to live in California anymore. Tom Steyer has a long record of standing up to powerful corporations—and winning—and now he’s running for governor to hold the companies driving up prices accountable, make them pay their fair share, and make California affordable again. We are building a statewide movement focused on lowering costs, expanding access to housing, reducing energy bills, and strengthening public education. If you’re driven by economic justice, motivated by big fights that matter, and eager to help build a campaign that puts people—not corporations—at the center of California’s future, join us. The Operations Associate will support the day-to-day administrative, operational, and logistical needs of a fast-paced statewide campaign. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive individual early in their campaign career who is eager to learn across multiple operational functions, including office operations, HR administration, expense tracking, IT logistics, and compliance support. The Operations Associate will work closely with the Deputy Director of Operations and across departments to ensure staff have the tools, information, and support they need to do their work effectively. This role offers hands-on exposure to the operational backbone of a large-scale California campaign and opportunities for growth as the campaign scales. Key Responsibilities General Operations & Office Support -Support daily operations of the San Francisco campaign office, supply and snack ordering, and maintaining a clean, organized, functional, and welcoming workspace. -Organize and manage the physical assets of the campaign, including office supplies, swag, campaign collateral, etc… -Assist in fulfilling operational requests to support remote staff and events, including shipping and procurement. -Serve as a friendly, solutions-oriented point of contact for staff operational requests and questions. -Help maintain organized digital filing systems for operations and departmental documents. -Manage office access and security protocols, including keys, badges, alarm systems, and visitor procedures. -Assist in establishing and maintaining office norms, procedures, and documentation (e.g., office handbook, emergency procedures). -Assist as a point of contact for building management, janitorial services, and other facilities vendors. Expense & Administrative Support -Assist with expense tracking and reimbursement processing, including reviewing submissions for completeness and policy compliance. -Support accurate record-keeping for campaign purchases and vendor invoices. -Assist other sections of the Operations team to ensure staff are adopting best practices, processes, and systems. Compliance & Data Support -Support accurate information flow for compliance and reporting needs. -Help ensure required documentation is properly stored and accessible to operations leadership. And other duties as assigned Required Qualifications • 1–2 years of experience on a political campaign, advocacy organization, or related nonprofit. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Clear written and verbal communication skills. • High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment. • A team-oriented, service-minded approach to work. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting office operations or administrative functions. • Familiarity with basic campaign tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Expensify, or similar systems). • Interest in growing into operations, HR, or compliance leadership roles. • Experience working on a California campaign or organization.