Job Description

📍 San Francisco Bay area (preferred) / Remote considered

💰 Competitive Salary

About the Campaign

Saikat Chakrabarti is running a bold, movement-driven congressional campaign to reshape what politics can look like in San Francisco and beyond. We're combining the urgency and imagination of a startup with the discipline and execution of a high-performing organization. The campaign is already gaining national attention—and we're just getting started. Our goal isn't just to win—it's to build a long-lasting infrastructure for progressive change. Learn more at 

Position Overview

We're seeking a highly capable Chief Operating Officer / Chief of Staff to partner closely with campaign leadership and lead the systems, structure, and team culture that power our next phase of growth. This person will play a central role in overseeing day-to-day operations, driving cross-functional coordination, and ensuring organizational health. They'll identify challenges, support department leads, improve systems, and help scale the team effectively. The ideal candidate brings strong operational and leadership experience—and is deeply motivated by a commitment to public service and a vision for transforming the politics of San Francisco, the Democratic Party, and the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations and ensure tight coordination across campaign departments
• Spot operational challenges before they surface and implement smart, scalable solutions
• Partner with senior staff and department leads to drive toward weekly and long-term goals
• Build systems for hiring, onboarding, planning, and execution that support a fast-moving team
• Ensure alignment on strategic priorities and facilitate cross-functional execution
• Help steer budget oversight, team communication, and campaign prioritization
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Campaign Manager and candidate, offering clear, level-headed judgment in high-pressure moments
• Own the operational engine of the campaign—from managing calendars, workflows, and coordination tools (Asana, Calendly, etc.) to handling vendor contracts, tracking receipts, troubleshooting tech issues, and removing day-to-day friction across the team
• Create a high-performing team culture built on collaboration, clarity, integrity and aligned core values

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior operations, general management, or in a Chief of Staff / COO-equivalent role
• Love building the machine while it's running—you're systems-minded, but action-driven
• Proven experience managing teams and driving cross-functional execution
• Expertise in systems development, logistics, and process improvement
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with a track record of effective collaboration
• Excellent judgment in fast-moving or ambiguous environments
• Deep commitment to the values and mission of the campaign
• Preferred: experience with volunteer-driven organizations, campaigns, or nonprofit operations

Why This Role Matters

This campaign is more than a sprint to Election Day—it's a blueprint for building people-powered politics at scale. As COO / Chief of Staff, you'll be laying the foundation for long-term impact while helping shape the future of progressive infrastructure in SF.

Location & Compensation

• This is a full-time role based in San Francisco; remote/hybrid may be considered for exceptional candidates. Salary is competitive and benchmarked to local private-sector standards.

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