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Sr. Director, Campaigns
Sr. Director, CampaignsUnite America • Denver, CO, US
Sr. Director, Campaigns

Sr. Director, Campaigns

Unite America • Denver, CO, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Unite America seeks a full-time Sr. Director of Campaigns to join our Campaigns team . The individual in this role reports to one of our two Vice President of Campaigns and will oversee the due diligence, investment recommendations, and advising on execution of multiple ballot campaigns along with some legislative campaigns across Unite America’s priority issue areas. Within a growing organization, this role requires hands-on project management and execution (“no task too small”) alongside longer-term strategic development of our campaign work. To be successful in this role, a candidate should have a strong understanding of the ballot initiative and legislative process and feel comfortable working in a fast-paced political environment. In addition, you are a diligent, dynamic self-starter who can proactively identify and address challenges and opportunities, and you are excited about contributing to team culture & leadership.

Unite America strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and from across the political and ideological spectrum to apply.

The position will be based at Unite America’s headquarters in Denver, CO, or remote. Unite America offers a stipend for new hires willing to relocate. This position may be expected to travel 2-4 times per month for both campaign efforts and broader organizational needs (team meetings, retreats, etc).

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

Campaign Strategy & Oversight

  • Develop and execute state strategies for ballot and legislative campaign investments in coordination with the Campaigns team and cross-functional colleagues.
  • Ensure effective allocation of resources, clear budgets, clear goal-setting, and alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for state campaign partners and lead priority-setting discussions.
  • Ensure responsible stewardship of resources, effective budget management practices, and compliance with fiscal and legal policies.

Investment Making & Management

  • Act as program officer for a portfolio of grants and contracts, including due diligence, proposals, agreements, and ongoing management.
  • Monitor campaign and grantee performance, ensuring accountability, deliverables, and impact.
  • Analyze campaign data to inform investment decisions and long-term strategy.
  • Execution & Project Leadership

  • Project manage multiple concurrent state strategies ensuring deadlines, budgets, and deliverables are on track and developing remediation plans where they aren’t.
  • Establish and improve systems for campaign planning, risk management, and performance tracking.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture with campaign partners.
  • Organizational Leadership & Collaboration

  • Partner with other Campaign and Program Leadership to align campaigns with Unite America’s strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate across teams to evaluate new opportunities, assess risks, and advise on strategies beyond campaigns.
  • Model organizational values and contribute to a positive, mission-driven team culture.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • You have a strong desire to fix a broken political system and a passion for Unite America’s primary reform.
  • You have a winning track record in politics, with significant campaign experience in the ballot arena with some legislative experience as well. 8+ years of experience in campaign management :
  • Experience designing campaign strategy and tactics and executing sophisticated campaign plans on a local, state, or multi-state scale.
  • Understanding of ballot requirements, regulations, and processes and can knowledgeably answer questions about it.
  • Ability to analyze campaign data for informed decision-making and future planning.
  • Effective resource allocation for successful campaign execution, ensuring optimal project outcomes.
  • Experience in streamlining project management processes and optimizing workflows for increased efficiency.
  • Exceptional conflict resolution skills, promoting a positive and productive team environment
  • Familiarity with grantmaking and philanthropic strategy and processes is preferred, not required
  • Strong alignment and commitment to Unite America’s mission, vision, culture, and values
  • Entrepreneurial, self-starter with strong critical thinking skills and proven ability to effectively manage details, recognize trends, analyze data, and make strategic recommendations
  • Strong relationship builder and networker with ability to quickly build rapport and establish trust and respect among colleagues, our grantees, partners, and other stakeholders
  • Track record of developing, managing, and driving multi-faceted projects and initiatives
  • Solutions orientation with proven track record of identifying gaps and recommending improvements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent Unite America in many environments
  • Excellent project management skills and can multitask, prioritize, and execute at a high
  • OUR ORGANIZATION

    Unite America is a philanthropic venture fund that invests in nonpartisan election reform to foster a more representative and functional government capable of solving America’s most pressing challenges.

    Unite America and its 30+ person team has grown to be a leader in the election reform movement. Since 2019, we have mobilized $150+ million dollars from a cross-partisan community of philanthropists to achieve dozens of policy victories across the country.

    At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country, and an inclusive democracy in which leaders embrace problem-solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, we have a vision of building an organization that reflects diverse identities, ideologies, experiences, and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected, and heard. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.

    Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation ($160k-$190k)
  • 401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
  • Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, public holidays, and team-wide wellness days)
  • Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
  • Paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
  • Training & Professional Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
  • The priority application deadline for this position is November 2nd . Applications submitted after this date will still be reviewed, but preference will be given to applicants who meet the deadline.

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