Program Manager Description
National not-for-profit is hiring staff for a non-partisan, large-scale voter registration drive active through the 2020 election cycle, which aims to register millions of underrepresented voters across the country. This effort focuses on voter registration by conducting at-scale, strategic, and metrics-driven registration work. Through this we seek to fundamentally change the make-up of the electorate and to increase the political power of traditionally underrepresented communities in our democracy.
We directly fund and support partner organizations that execute voter registration campaigns in targeted states. We are dedicated to being active participants with the partner organizations to ensure effective programs and to promote an investment in the future of underrepresented communities.
Position Overview
We seek candidates for the Program Manager position. Candidates should have diverse and extensive experience in voter registration, community organizing, and campaign work.
Program Managers oversee registration programs and all related activities in multiple states. Candidates must be skilled in working in diverse communities and able to collaborate with multiple organizations. Because partner organizations and staff are diverse and have various levels of experience with voter registration, it is crucial that Program Managers navigate the different needs of our partner organizations and provide support that accommodates to varying levels of expertise, working with different communities, and varying geographies.
Some jobs that you may have had in the past where you could be a good fit for this role include a field director, regional director, or other leadership with a state/national campaign, voter registration drive, or advocacy organization.
Candidates should be committed to the idea of changing the nature of the electorate through voter registration and have previous experience working on long-term programs that invest in communities of color.
Responsibilities
Program Managers are part of the Program Team; they work closely with national and state-based staff to accomplish voter registration goals, as well as the Data and Targeting Team. They will report directly to the Program Director who reports to the Campaign Director. The Program Manager will:
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● Work with state-based partner organizations and senior staff to build and approve voter registration plans and budgets
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● Plan and implement site visits to partner organizations
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● Develop and run trainings that produce stronger programs in state
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● Develop relationships with state and national staff of partner organizations carrying out voter
registration programs, as well as other stakeholders in those states
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● Coordinate with partner organizations on the set-up of quality control, data entry, and reporting
systems
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● Produce and review regular reports of key evaluation metrics
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● Identify problems that occur in the field in the implementation of programs and develop solutions in conjunction with partner organizations and stakeholders
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● Set up strong internal communications structures between national and state partner organizations to ensure information flows in multiple directions
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● Participate in potential testing and research and have an understanding of the importance of data in driving and increasing effectiveness and efficiency
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● Willing to travel frequently and as needed, sometimes on short notice Experience
Candidates should have an extensive background in managing coalitions, goals, and projects, including experience:
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● Running large-scale direct voter contact or voter registration campaigns with clear numeric goals and benchmarks
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● Organizing and building relationships with leaders and staff in diverse communities
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● Running quality control of voter contact and or voter registration programs
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● Working with organizations that focus on civic engagement and long-term movement building
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● Managing multiple projects at once
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● Leading team communications including calls, written instructions and follow-through
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● Working in politically sensitive environments
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● Working with teams, both as a leader and as an active participant
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● Managing or developing budgets
Additionally, candidates should possess:
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● Superior interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with
stakeholders
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● The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
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● Knowledge of both national and state structures of the progressive infrastructure and coalition
partners
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● Excellent written and verbal communications skills
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● A minimum of 5 years of experience working on field, electoral, community organizing, issue
advocacy, or civic engagement campaigns.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to Jen Kim at jen.kim@everybodyvotes.com with the
subject "Program Manager Application." Salary will be commensurate with experience. We offer a generous benefits package, including excellent health benefits and generous vacation and leave policies.We embrace principles of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender or veteran status. We strongly encourage people of color, women, and bilingual candidates to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.
The deadline for application is April 16, 2018.
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