Job details
Salary $70,000 - $95,000 a year job type full-time
Full job description
About the ny electoral programs director
The new york working families’ electoral programs director starts each day thinking about how to deepen and broaden the party’s electoral chops; applying our savvy to driving excellent and successful electoral programs; building strong relationships with candidates, campaign managers and partners; and growing a state of the class electoral program from tools, to skills, to training opportunities and communications.
The electoral programs director is constantly analyzing the statewide political and electoral landscape and identifying trends and strategic opportunities for wfp, our members and our movement partners to shape the field and narrative in upcoming electoral cyclesWe win elections, we grow our base and we are a political homeOur electoral strategy must reflect our values and we must have a clear path to win, no matter how ambitious.
A successful candidate will have deep experience leading sophisticated electoral campaigns; a deeply relational and transformational approach to politics; an excellent facility with written and verbal communication; and an enthusiasm for collaborative, innovative workThis position is building on the foundations of a highly respected legacy organization while building a whole new approach to how we do politics.
Success in this role also requires:
Operating effectively in a fast-paced, “startup” environment, including being willing to get your hands dirty and do what it takes to be successful with a lean team; continuously experimenting, learning and adapting; and holding uncertainty and being flexible while keeping an eye on a strategic north star
Centering and cultivating solid relationships, whether with colleagues, elected officials, candidates, campaign staff, wfp members and volunteers, movement or campaign partners
Building and managing high-performing teams, including a deep understanding of what it takes to produce and sustain great results and building teams even if the lines of supervision aren’t established
Demonstrated commitment to (and experience in) centering equity and inclusion in your work - removing barriers to participation and engaging people across lines of race, class, age, language and geography, especially when it’s not the path of least resistance
Making strong plans and pitches, communicating effectively and compellingly
Balancing the needs for both scale and strategic depth - supporting and being clear about the overall state of the field while being able to identify key priorities and opportunities for great success
We are more interested in these qualities than in any particular type of experience.
Essential duties & responsibilities
The elections director will lead in the development of the strategy and tactics for elections and campaigns working closely with allies, coalition partners, candidates, elected officials and wfp staffThey will work to:
Build and oversee a best-in-class electoral program to support, engage and facilitate successful campaigns for endorsed wfp candidates, 50-60% of time
Direct, plan and oversee electoral campaigns (e.gFundraising, endorsements, field, earned and paid media, political support) in deep coordination with political staff
Coordinate the party’s electoral activity including analysis of candidates records and positions and vetting recommendations, candidate endorsement rollouts
Prepare and present electoral memos, communications, and analysis of state of play to the state director and executive committee
Build list of potential candidates for future office, working with party building team and affiliates to develop pipeline
Track local races in 2021 and make proposals for party support, intervention, slate potential and regional focusWork with wfp elected leadership and political director to identify electoral races
Work closely with the director of mobilization and field team to manage volunteer voter outreach and direct efforts to the right campaigns
Build the party as a highly strategic electoral vehicle, 20-30% of your time
Support state director in political fundraising through tracking, outreach, material production and follow up with prospects
Master and maintain compliance of campaign finance rules at the city and state level
Participate in the development of compelling narratives around our campaigns and ensure all actions and messaging reinforce our brand and values
Develop and support trainings for candidates, campaign managers, and volunteers
Manage, supervise and lead, 15-20% of your time
Develop strong relationships with key electoral staff, candidates, and key leaders of allied organizations
Build and manage a team of electoral strategist-organizers
Train staff and key leaders on campaign strategy and execution
Manage relationships with vendors/consultants and electoral partners such as the dscc, dsa, democratic clubs, etc.
If you were here right now, you might be working on project like the following:
Conducting a deep assessment of all endorsed general election contests and making proposals as to resource allocation and priorities.
Driving a wfp campaign plan for general election races, in deep conversation and alignment with candidate campaigns and the wfp party-building team: raising resources, moving a weekly plan, coordinating with campaign, setting goals and tracking impact.
Beginning to track and identify and recruit candidates for priority state leg races for 2022.
Developing electoral strategy and work plan to get votes on the wfp line in the general election.
What else should i know?
Compensation: salary for this position is between $70,000 to $95,000 annuallyThe final salary will be based on an internal equitable scale that takes into consideration years of experience, geographic location, and final job descriptionWe also offer a robust benefits package for full time employees including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plan options; professional development funding; and remote work reimbursements.
Location: this role is based in new york state, working remotely until public health considerations permit full time in-person workThis position report to the ny state director.
Union affiliation: wfp is a unionized workplaceThis is a managerial role that is not eligible to join wfp`s staff bargaining unitWfp`s union employees are represented by the new york metropolitan area joint board, workers united union.
About the working families party
The working families party is a progressive grassroots political partyWe are building a multiracial movement of working people to transform america into a country that works for the many, not just the wealthy fewWe recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.
Wfp is made up of our individual members across the country, along with our partners in unions, community organizations and social movements.
Working families is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justiceWomen, people of color, lgbtq people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to applyAny applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line `application accommodation` to request such an accommodation.
