Executive Director, A Better Wisconsin Together

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Executive Director, A Better Wisconsin Together

Madison, Wisconsin

A Better Wisconsin Together is in search of an innovative and experienced leader to

serve as it’s first Executive Director. The Executive Director will play a key role in

shaping progressive message strategy and pushing back on conservative framing in

one of the country’s most important Presidential battleground states.

The Executive Director will work closely with a coalition of state and national partners to

deliver innovative approaches to issue education, advocacy and independent

expenditures campaigns. Using cutting-edge technology, the Executive Director will

lead efforts to amplify the voices of Wisconsinites and hold conservatives accountable

for the real-life effects of their policy-making decisions.

The ideal candidate is a proven progressive leader, a strategic thinker and possesses a

solid understanding of the latest innovations in message development and delivery. The

Executive Director will have experience in the campaign and issue advocacy arenas,

along with coalition and management expertise. This is an incredible opportunity for a

collaborative leader to play a key role in restoring Wisconsin’s status as a progressive

model for the nation.

Key Responsibilities:

● Lead a multi-million-dollar communications campaign using all available and

appropriate tactics including earned media, paid media, and digital engagement

● Engage coalition partners in the strategy development and execution of A Better

Wisconsin Together’s work

● Create and execute a 2020 plan for message development and dissemination

that includes the latest innovative approaches to research-based message

testing

● Drive communications that utilize cutting-edge technologies to deliver data driven

messaging to targeted audiences

● Manage a core team of four to seven staff plus consultants

● Play a leadership role in the progressive infrastructure in Wisconsin

● Drive fundraising efforts to support the work of A Better Wisconsin Together

● Manage the legally appropriate relationships with state and national political party

committees

● Develop and track the budget and manage fiscal operations of the organization

● Manage and collaborate closely with a volunteer board of directors

● Work with legal counsel to review documents and plans

● Assure all required reports are filed in a timely fashion

Key Qualifications:

● Minimum of 5 to 8 years of senior level experience leading advocacy, political or

independent expenditure activities or campaigns for progressives, preferably at

the statewide level

● Experience hiring and managing staff and consultants and working with volunteer

boards in a positive, team-oriented environment.

● Experience with managing significant paid digital programs from development to

delivery

● Understanding of how earned and paid media can work together and experience

building and implementing campaign communications plans in one or both areas

of media;

● Solid knowledge of the latest innovations in message development and delivery

techniques, including digital advertising and digital organizing

● Strong interpersonal skills, with a history of forging strong relationships with

multiple stakeholders

● Experience in building, maintaining and working in diverse coalitions

● Experience developing and managing multi-million dollar budgets

● Previous work in or knowledge of 501c3, 501c4, and/or 527 organizations

preferred

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Experience in Wisconsin or a politically similar state is highly desired

Location and Compensation:

This position is located in Madison, Wisconsin. A Better Wisconsin Together is intended

to be part of the progressive infrastructure beyond 2020.

Salary is commensurate with experience, $125,000-$145,000.

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume via email to gar...@abwt.org. Applications will be

considered on a rolling basis.

About A Better Wisconsin Together:

A Better Wisconsin Together is a new, state-based 501c4 organization with affiliated

501c3 and 527 entities which will serve as the center for progressive message

development and dissemination. Through cutting-edge paid and earned communication

tactics, A Better Wisconsin Together will engage citizens on a broad range of issues

critical to promoting a progressive public policy agenda at the state and federal levels.

A Better Wisconsin Together is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse,

inclusive and equitable workplace. A Better Wisconsin Together does not discriminate

on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other

protected category under local, state or federal law.