Policy Advocacy Manager

Overview

Classification – Exempt This is a full-time exempt position with flexible work hours. A typical work week is Mon – Thursday.  This position may include extensive travel around the country around 20% of the year.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The MED Strategic campaigns manager leads the organization’s efforts to support its partners to lead effective educational and policy campaigns to enact electoral reforms.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist partners in developing materials to support their efforts and campaigns
• Work with other staff members and partners to develop qualitative research questions and projects, including focus groups and surveys
• Participate in partner campaigns and coalitions
• Record keeping; reporting; processing vendor invoices, stipends, reimbursements, etc.
• Event organizing and planning; logistical planning for travel and lodging as needed
• Support organizational partners to develop and implement strategic campaigns that effectively promote organizational policy priorities.
• Analyze research and data to inform campaign strategies and measure their impact.
• Collaborate with the Education and Training Project Manager to ensure partner organizations  are building their own capacity and knowledge as a function of their campaign efforts
• Engage and manage relationships with national, state, and local organizations and leaders to build a base of support for the organization’s policy priorities.
• Provide direct technical assistance to partners, including reviewing and analyzing campaign budgets, plans, communications, campaign structures, coalition management strategies.
• Develop templates and deliver trainings on best practices.
• Monitor and evaluate partner organization campaign plans, offering strategic insight and   encouraging adherence to shared strategic goals.
• Provide regular updates to the Programs team and the executive director and other   stakeholders on partners’ progress, challenges, and outcomes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
none

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills and political judgment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders and coalition members with an anti-racism and anti-oppression lens
• Proven ability to develop and execute a plan including goals, metrics, strategy and tactics
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

• Experimentation
• Sound decision making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with electoral systems advocates
• Ability to work both independently and in a team context
• Fluency with digital communications
• Deep knowledge of the non-profit and philanthropic sector as related to social justice movements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

5+ years of experience working on issue, candidate, or legislative campaign

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in relevant or related field or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience the field of electoral reform, direct organizing, language access implementation, ability to speak and write in another language a plus Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION: 
The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience. Through NEO Philanthropy, this position is offered a full benefits package, including 100% medical coverage for the employee and 90% medical coverage for dependents; 100% coverage for vision, dental, life/AD&D, long-term disability. NEO also offers a 401K retirement savings plan, Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program, other supplemental benefits and paid time off.

HOW TO APPLY: 
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to:

https://more-equitable-democracy.breezy.hr/p/b3d49edabb38-policy-advocacy-managerby

by May 8th, 2024.

VACCINE REQUIREMENT:

NEO follows CDC guidance regarding staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. Accordingly, and in order to ensure the wellness and safety of our staff to the greatest extent possible, NEO requires the COVID-19 vaccination and boosters for all staff. Requests for medical and/or religious exemptions from the vaccination requirement will be considered on an individual basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
NEO Philanthropy is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NEO Philanthropy’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.