Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American's right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services and on-the-ground leadership in key states. America Votes' coalition partners advocate for a broad range of issues, including, but not limited to environmental protection, public education, human and civil rights, women's choice and labor. For more information about America Votes, visit www.AmericaVotes.org.
Position Description
America Votes Pennsylvania is seeking a well-organized, self-starter for a full-time temporary 2018 position as the field program manager. The field program manager will be responsible for tracking and coordinating statewide program work by progressive partners, including planning and implementing statewide advocacy and electoral programming. The position will work directly with the America Votes team, as well as dozens of progressive partners across the state as they plan and execute electoral and issue campaigns, and will be expected to act with appropriate discretion and respect for confidentiality requirements. This position reports to the Pennsylvania state director.
Location
Based in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia or Harrisburg preferred.
Responsibilities
· Support coalition coordination by tracking organizational programs, monitoring benchmarks, providing technical assistance and identifying gaps in collective strategy.
· Strategic planning assistance – support coalition partners through the development of campaign plans (electoral and issue campaigns), providing technical and organizing assistance and responding to programmatic requests.
· Provide accountability for programs administered by America Votes, including tracking benchmarks, working directly with partner program officers and providing reports to stakeholders.
· Organize and facilitate coordinated and/or collaborative partner events, including coalition meetings, trainings and direct voter contact activities.
· Identify capacity-building opportunities for partners and work directly with the state director, political and field director and data manager to assess program gaps and overlaps to maximize program impact.
· Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support and enhance contact programs. This includes assisting partners in employing best practices.
· Support the creation and development of written reports and products to tell the story of Pennsylvania and support the coalition.
· Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
· Experience working with underrepresented and/or diverse communities.
· Ideal candidates will have at least one to three years of experience in progressive political campaigns or similar organizations and will be familiar with canvass operations.
· Candidates should have a spirit of service along with a diplomatic, professional approach to problem-solving in work with outside partners and while working internally, independently or on a team.
· Demonstrated ability to build consensus among a diverse group of progressive stakeholders and to handle conflicts with respect, neutrality and fairness.
· Ability to build strong relationships quickly and to cultivate those relationships over the long term.
· Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively by making and meeting team goals.
· Knowledge of voter contact best practices via a variety of modes, including at the door, on the phone, via mail and others.
· Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent writing and presentation skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to interpret and present complex data sets in plain language.
· Excellent organizational, time-management, oral and written communications skills.
· Must be a self-starter; willing to work sometimes long, irregular hours and to travel as needed.
Preferred
· Experience facilitating or working in coalitions.
· Knowledge of Pennsylvania political landscape and/or independent expenditure political campaigns.
· Strong VAN (Voter Activation Network) skills.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience $48,000 -$50,000. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401(K). Position starts immediately and runs through December 31, 2018.
To Apply
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form found at https://americavotes.org/jobs/?job_id=41538387-83b2-45e2-9b32-c6726e61eb6e.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email Caitlin Opperman at recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
America Votes is committed to creating a dynamic, multi-cultural, diverse working environment. Candidates of color and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer.
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