Role: Operations Associate

Location: Must be based in Washington, DC and expected to work (Full Time, Remote-First)

Experience: 2-5 years of experience in operations, project management, campaign or nonprofit fundraising, or a related field. Current undergraduate students are not eligible for this role.

Salary: $55,000-$75,000 based on experience

About SEEC Institute

SEEC Institute is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization committed to bridging the gap between the private sector, Congress, environmental advocates, and other experts to advance large-scale climate and environmental solutions. With a startup-style environment, we thrive on creativity, adaptability, and collaboration to drive impactful initiatives.

Position Overview

SEEC Institute is seeking an Operations Associate to build and manage the operational infrastructure that powers our external convenings (including, but not limited to, trips, conferences, and donor meetings), compliance processes, and internal systems. This role will serve as a utility player for the entire organization, including a mix of administrative, operations, and strategic responsibilities.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who thrives on creating order from complexity, building repeatable systems, and proactively solving problems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Core Responsibilities

Event Management & External Convenings

Lead execution of conferences, stakeholder convenings, and external events, in conjunction with our Director of External Affairs.
Develop and manage timelines, vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets (non-accounting) for all external convenings and projects.
Coordinate travel logistics with partners and venues, including congressional offices.
Build repeatable event playbooks to streamline future execution.

Internal Operations & Systems

Manage, with assistance from the team, multimillion-dollar operating budget.
Assist in the design and improvement of internal workflows and operational systems necessary to execute the core mission of SEEC Institute.
Implement and maintain standard operating procedures and internal documentation.
Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
Assist with management of operational tools and IT systems (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office products, CRM, event platforms, project management software).
Oversee vendor relationships and operational contracts.
Prepare, submit, and track required ethics documentation for events and engagements, in conjunction with policy and external relations staff.
Develop templates and internal processes to ensure consistent compliance execution.

Qualifications

Required

2-5 years of experience in operations, project management, campaign or nonprofit fundraising, or a related field.
Completed an undergraduate degree; current undergraduate students are not eligible for this role.
Experience with complex events with multiple external stakeholders.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong written communication skills, particularly for formal documentation, without AI assistance.
Demonstrated ability to build or improve systems and processes.
Ability to manage multiple high-stakes deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred

Experience working with or adjacent to political campaigns, congressional offices, federal agencies, or regulated environments.
Familiarity with House and Senate ethics rules.

What We’re Looking For in a Candidate

Takes ownership and does not wait for detailed direction.
Enjoys building structure where it doesn’t yet exist.
Balances precision with speed.
Brings strong judgment and discretion, especially ability to discern when a problem should be elevated to the Executive Director.
Comfortable operating independently in a small, mission-driven team.

Scope of Role

This full-time position focuses on operations, compliance, development, and limited budgeting responsibilities.

Reports to: Executive Director

Benefits:

Competitive salary ($55,000-$75,000)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter in a single PDF, detailing your interest and qualifications for this role, to info@seecinstitute.org‍ by September 1, 2026.

SEEC Institute is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

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