Issue One · 11 hours ago
National Campaigns Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelIssue One is committed to protecting the American rule of law and winning game-changing reforms to fix our broken political system. The Campaigns Manager plays a critical role in translating Issue One’s national strategy into coordinated, on-the-ground action with external partners, focusing on building and activating strong coalitions across key states and counties.
Politics
Hiring Manager
Patrick Young, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Build, foster, organize, and activate coalitions at the local, state, and national levels in key counties and states aligned with Issue One’s national campaign strategy
Support partners in understanding campaign goals, timelines, and activation opportunities
Help establish shared norms, processes, and expectations for effective coalition collaboration
Conduct research to identify strategic coalition partners aligned with Issue One’s goals
Initiate and manage outreach to prospective partners across advocacy, civic, and issue-based organizations
Assess partner strengths, gaps, and strategic value using stakeholder mapping and power analysis
Manage and steward ongoing relationships with key coalitions, organizational partners, and paid media vendors
Maintain trust-based, values-driven partnerships that support sustained collaboration
Serve as a primary point of contact for coalition partners, ensuring responsiveness and clarity
Coordinate campaign activities and projects that directly support Issue One’s national campaign, which includes targeted paid media efforts
Track deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities across initiatives
Ensure efforts reinforce Issue One’s broader campaign strategy and messaging discipline
Coordinate campaign tactics across internal teams, including communications, policy, legislative, and citizen engagement
Track progress against campaign plans and share updates to ensure alignment and accountability
Support the Director of National Campaigns with overall campaign project management and execution
Manage partner correspondence, updates, and shared communication channels
Lead and maintain campaign listservs, shared calendars, and other coalition coordination tools
Qualification
Required
Experience supporting or leading advocacy, organizing, or issue-based campaigns at the local, state, or national level
Experience building, managing, or participating in coalitions, partnerships, or multi-organization initiatives
Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and workstreams
Experience working across functions such as communications, policy, legal, organizing, or civic engagement
Strong cultural competency and ability to build trust and work collaboratively across diverse communities and organizations
Experience managing consultants, vendors, and paid media tactics
Strong political savvy and advocacy experience
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitating coalition meetings and briefings
Sound political judgment and ability to adapt in dynamic campaign environments
Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with a professional approach
Preferred
Formal education in public policy, political science, law, communications, or related fields preferred but not required
Lived experience in community organizing, movement work, or civic participation valued
Benefits
Platinum health plan, with Issue One paying 100% of the premium
Covers 75% of the premium for all spouses and dependents of IO staff
Over 50 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and office-wide closures
Reimbursements and stipends for internet and commuting
Promotes a hybrid work environment that allows for working from home while establishing regular in-person office opportunities twice a week
Wellness reimbursements and student loan assistance
Opportunities for fun and fellowship
Company
Issue One
Issue One is bringing people of all political stripes together to reduce the influence of money in politics.
Founded in 2012
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Nick Penniman
Founder and CEO
Recent News
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