Coordinator, Policy Innovation Lab

Position Type
:
Full-Time
Reports to
:
Senior Director, Policy Innovation Lab
Location
:
Hybrid (Based in Washington, DC)

Anticipated Start
:
April 2026

The Policy Innovation Lab Coordinator will help facilitate policy programming and operations for Future Caucus’ Innovation Lab, connecting young lawmakers with resources and expertise to help them craft evidence-based bipartisan policy. The Coordinator will help provide lawmakers with impactful educational opportunities that support legislative innovation and collaboration. The Coordinator will work closely with the Future Caucus team to assist in the planning and implementation of programming and activities for the Innovation Lab.

This role is committed to supporting legislators from all political backgrounds, coordinating the resources they need to be successful in their roles. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator with some experience in policy or event coordination. Experience with state or federal legislative offices or policy organizations is preferred but not required.

This role reports directly to the Senior Director, Policy Innovation Lab.

Future Caucus has an audacious mission: activate young leaders to bridge the partisan divide and build a more functional democracy. Future Caucus is a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of elected leaders. We provide the resources, networking, and capacity-building opportunities for these policymakers to forge productive partnerships on critical national issues.

In 2013, Future Caucus organized the nation’s first and only caucus for young members of Congress, the Congressional Future Caucus, to build coalitions on future-oriented challenges. Future Caucus also scaled this model into more than 36 state legislatures, each with a Future Caucus consisting of young, high-potential legislators, and now engages more than 1,900 young legislators nationwide. In 2025, Future Caucus’ President & CEO, Layla Zaidane, was named to the TIME
100 Next list. Learn more urecaucus.org.

• Coordinate meetings, events & logistics, working directly with state legislators and collaborating with internal teams to serve legislator needs, as assigned by the Senior Director of Policy Innovation Lab.
• Maintain and update the Innovation Lab Resource Hub, including policy briefs and legislation examples from across our network.
• Conduct research and prepare policy materials to support chapters and network initiatives.
• Support lawmakers and internal teams with scheduling, communications, and operational logistics.
• Assist with research projects, data collection, and grant reporting as needed.
• Support legislative tracking across Future Caucus membership, keeping updated on the status of key bills.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• 1–2 years of experience in policy, program coordination, or legislative settings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective written and verbal communicator who can engage with lawmakers and diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled in research and translating complex information into clear, accessible materials.
• Familiarity with legislative processes and policy-tracking tools (preferred but not required).

• Listen First: communicate openly and respectfully - make room for others at the table
• Say “We”: there is no “I” in Future Caucus - welcome diversity; it makes us stronger
• Build Trust:
  Integrity in our relationships is fundamental - be reliable and follow through
• Empower Others:
  Be empathetic - practice transparency and collaborate openly

Future Caucus is currently in a hybrid work environment, candidates must be located in the Washington, D.C. metro area, or be willing to relocate.

The starting salary range for this position is $58,, depending on experience. Highly competitive benefits are provided, including transit…