Join the MAMA Team
MAMA is hiring its first Policy Director and an Operations Manager. Apply below.
Policy Director
Position Overview
Location: Remote, with a strong preference for candidates based in the Washington,D.C. (DMV) area.
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Executive Director
Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the Policy Director will own MAMA’s legislative and coalition strategy at the state and federal level.
This is not a traditional policy shop role. MAMA is not building an internal legislative drafting operation at this time. We work alongside strong coalition partners who handle technical policy development and bill drafting. What we need is someone who reads the legislative landscape at both the state and federal level, leads MAMA’s institutional relationships in DC and with national coalition partners, and knows how to translate legislative opportunity into clear pressure points for the organizing team to act on.
MAMA’s Policy Director does not have to be a state or federal policy expert. Rather, they are the person who sees where legislative opportunity exists, knows which coalition partners have capacity to move on it, and understands when the conditions are right for grassroots pressure to matter.
This is a builder role. The Policy Director will help lead the next phase of MAMA’s growth by strengthening advocacy infrastructure, deepening coalition relationships, and helping convert MAMA’s expanding grassroots network into coordinated legislative influence and measurable impact.
What Success Looks Like In the First 6-12 Months
● The policy and legislative landscape at the state and federal level is being actively tracked and translated into clear strategic priorities, identifying where legislative opportunity exists, which decision-makers matter, and what pressure points the organizing team needs to move on.
● Policy strategy and organizing strategy are operating in close coordination with the National Organizing Director. The Policy Director owns the legislative landscape and the organizational response. The organizing team owns the advocacy strategy and grassroots mobilization needed to influence the decision-makers the Policy Director has identified.
● Senior leadership has consistent visibility into legislative and policy developments, coalition dynamics, advocacy opportunities, and emerging risks.
● MAMA’s Members and Chapter Leaders are being equipped and activated at key moments, including testifying, engaging legislators and participating in days of advocacy, in coordination with the organizing team, which drives the mobilization strategy and manages member engagement infrastructure.
● MAMA has stronger relationships with federal lawmakers, Hill staff, DC-based coalition partners, and national advocacy organizations, and there is a clear and working division of labor with the organizing team on state and Chapter-level coalition relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Policy
● Serve as a member of the senior leadership team and translate policy developments, coalition intelligence, and political opportunities into actionable organizational priorities.
● Track and analyze the state and federal legislative landscape to identify emerging opportunities, pressure points, and risks, and communicate findings clearly to the organizing team, senior leadership, and coalition partners.
● Build and maintain relationships with federal lawmakers, Hill staff, and DC-based coalition partners to advance MAMA’s congressional priorities, strengthen coalition positioning, and identify emerging legislative opportunities.
● Stay current on state legislative dynamics in priority states, not as a technical state policy expert, but as a strategic reader of where opportunity exists and responder when coalition partners or chapter leaders need to be activated.
● Draft and edit letters to lawmakers and leaders on behalf of the organization. Determine which letters of support the organization should and should not sign.
● Testify, participate in panels, speak at events, and represent MAMA in coalition spaces when appropriate.
Advocacy
● In coordination with the National Organizing Director, maintain a shared understanding of priority legislative targets at the state and federal level, identifying the decision-makers who matter and the conditions needed to influence them.
● Own MAMA’s participation in federal and DC-based coalition meetings. Work with the National Organizing Director to divide and prioritize coalition engagement across both roles based on strategic importance and relationship fit.
● Provide a weekly briefing to MAMA’s senior leadership on legislative developments, coalition dynamics, emerging opportunities, and risks.
● Translate legislative opportunity into clear pressure points and strategic direction that the organizing team can use to develop advocacy campaigns and mobilize members.
● Build and maintain relationships with key federal and state lawmakers, coalition partners, and external stakeholders to advance MAMA’s advocacy priorities.
Organizing Support
● Work with the National Organizing Director to maintain a shared landscape analysis of priority states and regions, integrating legislative opportunity, coalition strength, and chapter capacity, to inform both policy and organizing strategy.
● Serve as a strategic resource to the organizing team on legislative context, coalition intelligence, and policy developments that affect organizing priorities.
● Support Chapter Leaders at key advocacy moments, including testifying, legislator meetings, and days of advocacy, by providing policy knowledge, preparation, and direct engagement when appropriate. (Mobilization and chapter relationship management remain with the organizing team.)
Communications Support
● Partner with Organizing and Communications teams to elevate parent and caregiver voices and Chapter Leaders in support of MAMA’s advocacy and legislative priorities.
Qualifications
Required
● 8-10+ years of experience in federal, congressional advocacy or coalition strategy, with the aptitude to identify state legislative trends and opportunities that have national implications
● Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with federal lawmakers, Hill staff, and DC-based advocacy coalitions
● Proven ability to read a legislative landscape and identify strategic opportunities
● Experience working alongside or in close partnership with an organizing or grassroots team to advance policy goals
● Comfort operating in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment where infrastructure is still being built
● Conviction that culture change and public narrative are essential tools for achieving policy wins and that they strengthen legislative strategy.
● Strong written and verbal communicator, able to translate complex policy dynamics for non-expert audiences
● Passion for protecting kids and families and genuine interest in MAMA’s issue space
Preferred
● Experience at an organization in an early or high-growth stage, where systems and strategy were built rather than inherited
● Familiarity with state legislative dynamics in priority states for children’s tech policy
● Experience representing an organization publicly, including testifying, speaking at events, or participating in coalitions
Compensation and Benefits:
● Annual Salary: $120,000 – 140,000, commensurate with experience
● Benefits include paid time off; health, dental, vision, and a generous holiday closure calendar
Come Work With Us!
● We are a remote team with the expectation that you will be available during East Coast core hours to accommodate meetings across time zones
● Occasional travel will be required, including regular trips to Washington, D.C. for remote candidates.
● We are currently unable to sponsor visas.
To apply: Please complete the application form below by June 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly recommended.
Operations Manager
Position Overview
Location: Remote, with a strong preference for candidates based in the New York Metro Area
Employment Type: Full-time
We are looking for an unflappable Operations Manager to be the central hub for financial, administrative, staffing, compliance, and project management workflows. We are a fast-paced, startup-style environment, which means priorities shift, and no job is too big or too small. The ideal candidate has a “can-do” attitude, thrives in the weeds of daily operations, and loves creating order out of complexity.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Project Management
● Oversee MAMA’s daily operations and manage workflow improvements to increase organizational efficiency.
● Project manage strategic initiatives for the Senior Leadership Team as needed.
● Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and training for a remote team of staff and contractors.
● Manage relationships and contracts with external service providers and vendors.
● Coordinate logistics for in-person team retreats and events.
Financial Management & Compliance
● Manage accounts payable and receivable processes in close coordination withcour external bookkeeper and accountant.
● Oversee payroll and benefits administration via the Justworks PEO platform.
● Support budget development, monitor cash flow, and provide financial reporting to leadership.
● Coordinate all financial audit preparations and provide required supporting documentation.
● Support all State Charitable Filings in close coordination with our filing manager.
● Ensure strict organizational compliance with 501(c)(3) regulations and annual 990 filings.
Human Resources Management
● Draft and manage all W2 employee and 1099 independent contractor agreements.
● Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and comprehensive records management.
● Administer benefits enrollment and ensure ongoing compliance with NY, federal labor laws, and states with MAMA staff
● Support the recruitment process by drafting job descriptions, managing postings, and coordinating with the hiring committee.
Grant & Development Support
● Provide accurate remittance information on received donations to the development and finance teams, tracking and filing all supporting paperwork.
● Support financial reporting, requirements, and compliance for institutional grant submissions.
● Support the development team in navigating and managing external grant portals and systems.
Qualifications
● 6+ years of professional experience in operations, administration, or finance.
● Proven track record managing complex workflows and handling sensitive financial and HR data.
● Experience thriving in scrappy startups, small agencies, or lean nonprofit environments
● Ability to act as a true generalist, just as comfortable coordinating a complex financial audit with an external accountant as troubleshooting a team member’s login issue or planning a staff retreat.
● Hands-on experience navigating bookkeeping/financial tracking systems and utilizing robust project management tools.
● Highly adaptable and unflappable, with the ability to handle shifting priorities.
● Proactive problem-solving skills to see around corners and fix workflow bottlenecks before they become major issues.
● Hands-on experience managing PEO platforms
Preferred:
● Experience with Quickbooks, Justworks, Bonterra/ EveryAction, Slack
● Experience working with a fully remote team
● A collaborative working style, a passion for youth safety, and a sense of humor!
Compensation and Benefits:
● Annual Salary: $70,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience
● Benefits include paid time off; health, dental, vision, and a generous holiday closure calendar
Come Work With Us!
● We are a remote team with the expectation that you will be available during East Coast core hours to accommodate meetings across time zones
● We are currently unable to sponsor visas.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you’re interested in this work. We think the gravity of our mission makes representation even more important, and we strive to include a wide array of perspectives on our teams.
MAMA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team.