Program Manager, Voter Registration Campaign, Washington DC
jen...@everybodyvotes.com
Program Manager Description
National not-for-profit is hiring staff for a non-partisan, large-scale voter registration drive active through 2020 election cycle, which aims to register millions of underrepresented voters across the country. This effort focuses on voter registration in a targeted fashion by conducting at-scale, effective, efficient, and metrics-driven registration work. Through this work, 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 organizations who execute voter registration, run quality control operations, and are dedicated to being active participants with the organizations to ensure their programs are effective 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 that have deep ties in the state. Because organizations and staff have various skill sets and experience with voter registration, it is crucial that Program Managers navigate the different needs of our partners and provide support that accommodates to varying levels of expertise.
Some jobs that you may have had in the past where you could be a good fit for this role include field 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 that make up the underrepresented New American Majority.
Responsibilities
Program Managers are part of the Program staff; they work closely with the Data and Targeting Team and with national and state-based staff to accomplish voter registration goals. They will report directly to the Program Director who reports to the Campaign Director. The Program Manager will:
● Work with state-based organizations and senior staff to build and approve voter registration plans and budgets
● Plan and implement site visits to partner organizations
● Develop and run trainings that produce stronger programs in state
● Develop relationships with state and national staff of field partners carrying out voter registration programs, as well as other stakeholders in those states
● Coordinate with partners on the set-up of quality control, data entry, and reporting systems
● Produce and review regular reports of key evaluation metrics
● Identify problems that occur in the field in the implementation of programs and develop solutions in conjunction with organizations and stakeholders
● Set up strong internal communications structures between national and state organizations to ensure information flows in multiple directions
● Participate in potential testing and research and have an understanding of the importance of data in driving and increasing effectiveness and efficiency
● Willing to travel frequently and as needed, sometimes on short notice
Experience
Candidates should have an extensive background in managing people, coalitions, goals, and projects, including experience:
● Running large-scale direct voter contact or voter registration campaigns with clear numeric goals and benchmarks
● Organizing and building relationships with leaders and staff in diverse communities
● Running quality control of voter contact and or voter registration programs
● Working with organizations that focus on civic engagement and long-term movement building
● Managing multiple projects at once
● Leading team communications including calls, written instructions and follow-through
● Working in politically sensitive environments
● Working with teams, both as a leader and as an active participant
Additionally, candidates should possess:
● Superior interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with stakeholders
● A basic understanding of campaign finance law, and of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) parameters
● The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
● Knowledge of both national and state structures of the progressive infrastructure and coalition partners
● Excellent written and verbal communications skills
● A minimum of 3 years of experience. More experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to Jen Kim at jen...@everybodyvotes.com with 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.