270 Strategies- Grassroots Vice President- Chicago

[Viveka Mandava]

GRASSROOTS VICE-PRESIDENT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

270 Strategies was born of the basic belief that grassroots campaigns can change the world. We named our firm “270” for the number of electoral votes required to win the presidency. Our team used grassroots organizing to achieve our strategic goals on both historic Obama campaigns – and we help our clients do the same. We’re looking for a Vice President to join our growing team of strategists working to help organizations build winning grassroots campaigns. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, an eye for detail, and a deep-seated belief in the power of grassroots organizing.

 

The Vice-President will be responsible for developing innovative, integrated campaign strategies and lead teams dedicated to specific client initiatives. Applicants should have strong leadership experience, excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, as well as demonstrate strong judgment and ability to work independently. Responsibilities will include serving as the primary point of contact for key clients; crafting and executing coordinated organizational, digital, and media-based strategies for clients; determining and analyzing on key metrics for clients; and managing multiple client teams of several staff. Qualified candidates must be comfortable engaging with constituents ranging from grassroots volunteers to high-level public officials.

 

This position will be based in Chicago, IL and requires some travel.

 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Applicants should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in grassroots organizing and be able to work with both public and private sector clients
  
• Applicants must have prior project management and staff management experience
  
• Excellent problem-solving and communications skills as well as a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines are required
  
• Experience with campaign operations and familiarity with political strategy is essential
  
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with progressive leaders and like minded-organizations 
  
• Ability to analyze complex issues and translate ideas into effective strategies is required
  
• Salary and benefits commensurate with experience

CONTACT: Interested applicants should apply at 270strategies.com and attach the following: resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references. Please include the position you are applying for at the top of your cover letter. 

ABOUT 270 STRATEGIES 

270 Strategies is a next-generation consulting firm that is redefining how companies and organizations build winning campaigns. We believe effective, 21st century campaigns must integrate people-centered, grassroots organizing with smart digital strategies and a data-driven approach. We’re changing the way our clients manage their strategies and meet their goals – and changing the world in the process.

 

270 Strategies is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to clients and constituents. 270 Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and it is 270 Strategies’ policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.