Poltical & Civic Engagement Manager, Washington Conservation Voters, Seattle

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Feb 22, 2018, 10:51:40 PM2/22/18
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Position summary

Are you ready to jump into the fight for climate justice with both feet? Does talking to voters and potential elected officials get your pulse racing? This position manages and implements Washington Conservation Voters’ (WCV) candidate recruitment effort and Washington Environmental Council’s (WEC) civic engagement and advocacy program. WCV’s candidate recruitment effort is a program within our Political department that seeks out environmental leaders to run for office.  WEC’s civic engagement and advocacy program works to increase voter participation by advocating for voting rights legislation and conducting nonpartisan electoral research.  The Political and Civic engagement Manager will lead and implement internal campaigns and external research projects; collaborate on strategic plans, manage external vendor relationships, represent the organization within coalitions, and build external relationships. This position reports to the Political and Civic Engagement Director.


Our organization

Washington Environmental Council (WEC) is a nonprofit, statewide advocacy organization that drives positive change to solve our state’s most pressing environmental challenges. For 50 years, we have been at the forefront of environmental protection in the state, securing laws and policies that safeguard the health of our families and our environment. From bedrock laws like the State Environmental Policy Act, to free electronic waste recycling, to finding solutions that reduce our climate emissions and build our clean energy economy, WEC ensures a healthy future for our state so it remains a great place to live and work.


Washington Conservation Voters (WCV) is the statewide political voice for the environment. We work to elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices. Working with allies in the community, we advocate for strong environmental policies and hold our elected officials accountable during the legislative session. Through our political work, we are strengthening laws that safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state and our economic future.

By effectively combining the policy know-how of WEC with the political know-how of WCV, we have reshaped how environmental protection is achieved in Washington state. While both organizations are independent, we work very closely together. Combined, we have a staff of 30 and work in a LEED-certified building in downtown Seattle with a view of Elliott Bay. We offer competitive salaries, good benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference.


Compensation and benefits

This is a full time, exempt position with a salary range of $50,000 to $55,000 depending on experience. We also offer a generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401k plan and organizational match of up to 3% of your annual salary, a flexible spending account, paid vacation and sick leave, ten paid holidays per year, an unlimited ORCA transit pass, and if you work for seven consecutive years you are eligible for a two-month paid sabbatical. We welcome new and diverse people to a great team who together shape environmental protection in Washington.


Working conditions and physical demands

This is a full-time position and is expected to work a standard work week of 40 hours. Some weeks may require additional hours to meet deadlines. The position involves office work i.e. sitting at a desk using a computer and/or phone for long periods of time. Accommodations can be made for this position for persons who might need them.


To apply

Please submit a cover letter and a resume online here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4661292  No phone calls or mailed applications please.

Washington Conservation Voters and Washington Environmental Council are equal opportunity employers committed to dismantling structural racism and creating a welcoming work environment. WCV and WEC do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities are encouraged to apply.


RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will spend one-half of their time working for Washington Conservation Voters leading and developing WCV’s candidate recruitment program to help fulfil WCV’s long-term political goals.

  • Research, identify, and recruit environmental leaders to run for office within our extensive advocacy and membership network.
  • Train WCV staff, board, and supporters on how to identify potential candidates.
  • Manage, refine, and continually improve our candidate recruitment internal tracking system.
  • Work with WCV and partners to conduct candidate and policy trainings for recruited candidates.
  • Assist and support candidates in the beginning of their campaign for political office.
  • Work with WCV’s Government Affairs, Field, and Advocacy teams to maintain and foster relationships with elected officials who were recruited to run for office by WCV.

 

The other half of this position’s time will be working for Washington Environmental Council to develop and implement WEC’s civic engagement and voter participation program. 

  • Be the expert on Washington State civic engagement policy for WEC
  • Work with WEC’s Communications team to develop an organizational narrative that educates members with an accessible and inclusive message on the importance of participating in the democratic process.
  • Represent WEC at coalition and partner tables and events regarding civic engagement and voter participation
  • Continue putting WEC at the vanguard of Get Out the Vote (GOTV) research in Washington state
    • Ask research questions that could be explored
    • Manage external researchers to design experiments to determine the best GOTV methods for Washington state and ways to increase voter participation with an emphasis on the New American Majority.
    • Collaborate and share best practices, with our national partner League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, to amplify our collective impact and position civic engagement work as a pillar of the conservation voter movement going forward.
    • Work with partners on civic engagement projects as opportunities arise
  • Work with the WEC Civic Engagement Director to engage in the 2020 Washington state census and redistricting effort with partners, helping to ensure districts best represent communities and voters across the state.

Desired Qualifications:

Required Skills

  • Strong listening and speaking skills
  • Ability to manage several projects conjunctively and strong ability to prioritize critical tasks
  • Experience developing and managing plans
  • Detail oriented
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to work with our data system
  • An inquisitive mind
  • A willingness to travel around the state and a valid Washington state driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.

 

Desirable Skills

  • Experience working with elected officials, managing a local or legislative electoral campaign or previous experience-training candidates for office.
  • Experience coalition building
  • Experience analyzing projects and programs

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter and a resume online here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4661292  No phone calls or mailed applications please.


Washington Conservation Voters and Washington Environmental Council are equal opportunity employers committed to dismantling structural racism and creating a welcoming work environment. WCV and WEC do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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