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Save the Children US · 2 days ago

State Director, New Hampshire (P4)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$108K/yr - $120K/yr

7+ years exp

Save the Children Action Network is the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, working to ensure every child has a strong start in life. The State Director in New Hampshire will lead legislative and electoral campaigns, manage staff, and engage with coalitions and funders to support the organization's mission.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Senior Director, State & Electoral Campaigns, East to identify state legislative opportunities to expand access to early childhood education and child nutrition programs. Lead campaigns to win state legislative victories

Serve as the organization’s lobbyist in the state, meeting with lawmakers and submitting all lobbying reporting and compliance

In partnership with the National Campaigns and Government Relations teams, engage members of Congress on policy priorities. This could include meeting with members directly or preparing volunteers to meet with them

In partnership with the Senior Director, State & Electoral Campaigns, East, manage our electoral work in the state, including crafting candidate questionnaires, researching candidates, and making endorsement recommendations

Serve as a media spokesperson for the organization in the state

Partner in-state early learning and hunger coalitions to support policy agendas

Identify and engage key grasstops leaders to engage them in campaign priorities

Manage an organizer in-state, working collaboratively to ensure their grassroots’ organizing work is driving organizational policy and electoral goals

Train, develop, coach, lead, and supervise staff, clearly communicating organization, division and department priorities, and how their work contributes to our mission, ensuring that the working environment continually fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging – supporting Save the Children values

In partnership with SCAN’s Resource Development team, identify potential funders for our work in the state

Cultivate relationships with existing funders, showcasing our work and identifying ways to engage them in our work

Draft inputs for funder proposals and pitch memos

Qualification

Direct lobbying experienceLegislative campaign experienceElectoral campaign experienceCoalition managementStakeholder relationship buildingStaff managementMS Office proficiencyCommunity organizingFinancial reporting knowledgeSpokesperson experienceDonor engagementEnglish proficiency

Required

Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 7 years of relevant experience

Direct lobbying experience

Previous experience with legislative and/or electoral campaigns, including legislative and electoral campaign development and execution

Experience working in coalitions

Experience building relationships with key stakeholders

Staff management

Professional proficiency in MS Office suite

Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred

Understanding of community organizing and grassroots engagement

Significant experience in New Hampshire's legislative process and political landscape

Previous experience with financial reporting and compliance and/or general understanding of the legal requirements and restrictions of 501c3/c4 organizations

Previous experience speaking on the record or experience being a spokesperson

Experience with identifying and engaging donors

Benefits

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities

Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family

Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits

Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees

Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)

Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events

Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services

Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Company

Save the Children US

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Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world.

Founded in 1932

Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

1001-5000 employees