Political Director - NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado
Jacquelyn Lawrence
Full disclosure - I do work at NARAL but I'm just the messenger. Happy to answer or forward any questions about the position.
NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado is pleased to announce an opening for a key leadership position in our organization. Our Political Director is an integral part of our team who shares a vision of reproductive rights through our policy, political, electoral, coalition and organizational work. We are seeking a candidate who is ready to engage in the work of protecting reproductive rights and abortion care at a critical moment in our movement’s history. Please share this announcement with anyone you feel to be qualified and interested in being a part of our dynamic organization.
Position Overview:
The Political Director develops and manages the organization’s political, electoral and policy objectives, strategies and activities.
This position leads on NARAL’s Strategic Goal #1:
Protect a pro-choice agenda through legislative and electoral victories, promote a pro-choice majority and champions, and provide accountability to policy-makers for their positions on reproductive rights.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop a comprehensive pro-choice electoral plan to achieve the organization’s electoral goals. This may include candidate messaging, ballot initiatives, and state/local elections.
Develop and implement the organization’s policy strategies in concert with Executive Director and lobbying firm. Specific responsibilities may include: analyzing proposed legislation to determine the possible impact on the organization and/or its constituency; developing policy strategies to address critical policy issues in the legislature or in federal, state and local administration, prepare talking points for legislators and other stakeholders.
Stay abreast of federal, state and local activities that affect access to reproductive rights in Colorado.
Serve as the NARAL liaison to a number of important coalitions representing the organization’s position on a range of issues. Develop and maintain strategies for working with Coalition allies to further organization’s priorities.
Prepare reports including the Legislative Scorecard, Political Reports, political stories for NARAL publications and ballot guides.
Develop, in concert with the Small Donor Committee, endorsement policies and actions. As appropriate, develop candidate forums on pro-choice issues.
Coordinates with and ensures NARAL team members have accurate and timely information needed as it relates to organizing, canvassing and communication efforts.
Attend or present at allied organizational events where NARAL representation is needed.
Works collaboratively with staff to develop messaging and communication regarding legislation and policy.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working with the state legislative and policy process. Three to five years preferred.
Experience in civic engagement, electoral or candidate campaigns.
Experience in the candidate endorsement process.
Strong writing and presentation skills.
Experience working in diverse coalitions.
Demonstrated commitment to reproductive health, rights and justice.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Must be able to work independently as well as in teams in a fast paced environment.
Able to work in a highly confidential environment.
Leadership experience working with complex teams and reporting relationships.
Highly developed conflict resolution skills.
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
Organizational Overview
NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado Foundation’s mission is to support and protect, as a fundamental right and value, a woman’s freedom to make personal decisions regarding reproductive health care.
NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado’s mission is to develop and sustain a statewide constituency that used the political process to guarantee every woman the right to make personal decisions regarding reproductive health care.
Starting Salary range (based on skills and experience): $50,000 to $65,000
Full-time, salaried position with excellent benefits including: 100% premium paid for health insurance, vision, dental, generous time off policy including sick, personal and vacation time, retirement contribution (2% of salary), flexible hours, life insurance, short and long term disability, and professional development opportunities. Located in a beautiful office in south Denver with FREE parking and near public transportation.
Please send a resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications to cho...@prochoicecolorado.org by Friday, November 1st.
NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado values and respects diversity in its many forms: race, ethnicity, national origin, ability, class, faith, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and experience. We welcome a broad array of applicants. Inclusivity is important to our mission and daily work.
NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender association, gender expression, marital status, military status or physical or mental disability.