The ACLU of Washington · 12 hours ago
Electoral Program Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$114K/yr - $136K/yr
2+ years expThe ACLU of Washington (ACLU-WA) is dedicated to advancing liberty and justice. The Electoral Program Manager will support the ACLU-WA’s civil liberties and civil rights legislative agenda through nonpartisan electoral advocacy, voter education, and community engagement in key state legislative districts.
CharityCommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead the ACLU-WA’s efforts to prioritize and implement strategies to make civil rights and civil liberties key electoral issues in specified legislative districts
Build a consistent presence in specified legislative districts; cultivate strong partnerships with local leaders, community-based organizations and ACLU-WA supporters or potential supporters
Develop and execute campaign plans for nonpartisan electoral advocacy, including voter engagement and education campaigns, communications, and volunteer mobilization
Lead planning and execution of training and other events to increase community members’ understanding of and engagement with civil rights and civil liberties impacting the specified legislative districts
Identify, cultivate, and steward volunteers to help elevate the importance of civil rights and civil liberties issues during electoral season. Develop and ensure successful execution of volunteer engagement opportunities
Assist with the development of nonpartisan voter education resources
Work in Olympia during legislative session to support the ACLU-WA’s legislative agenda, with a focus on engaging lawmakers from key legislative districts or supporting campaigns that are critical in the specified legislative districts
Learn and persuasively communicate the ACLU-WA’s program priorities and positions. In consultation with the Legislative Director and Legislative Advocate, respond to requests for ACLU-WA perspectives, exercising discretion with confidential information, and providing clear, nonpartisan, fact-based analysis and resources
Assist with the development of the ACLU-WA’s state legislative campaign goals and the creation of strategies and messaging to advance them in Olympia
Attend committee hearings, take notes, testify, and provide political analysis and information to ACLU-WA policy, communications, political and legal staff
Attend various ACLU-WA functions and handle other projects as assigned
Maintain strong relationships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and stakeholders in key legislative districts to advance ACLU-WA’s civil liberties and civil rights priorities
Coordinate nonpartisan electoral advocacy efforts, including voter education initiatives and district-level engagement strategies
Serve as a trusted partner and consultant to external coalitions, providing guidance on electoral strategy and tactics aligned with ACLU-WA’s civil liberties, civil rights priorities, our mission and values
Represent ACLU-WA in meetings, forums, and public events to promote civic participation and legislative engagement
Collaborate with partners to identify opportunities for joint advocacy, resource sharing, and community mobilization during electoral cycles
Engage with media as external spokesperson for the ACLU-WA as assigned
In coordination with the Legislative Director and ACLU-WA staff, work to ensure strategic alignment of electoral advocacy and legislative priorities
Work with the Legislative Specialist to monitor electoral landscape and provide timely and relevant information to the Legislative Director, Legislative Advocate, and other ACLU-WA staff, in key legislative districts
Collaborate with the Legislative Director and Legislative Advocate to identify key legislative districts for electoral engagement and integrate electoral strategy with lobbying efforts
Serve as an internal consultant on electoral strategy, providing analysis of legislators, legislative districts, and the potential impact of policy priorities on electoral outcomes in coordination with the Legislative Director
Collaborate with the ACLU-WA team to support voter education and community engagement initiatives in specified districts
Create templates for electoral program plans, power maps, Teams and other tools used to facilitate cross-departmental collaboration on electoral program strategy and related organizing and communications campaigns in consultation with the Legislative Specialist
Support the development of internal cross-departmental legislative campaign plans and integrate with internal and coalition campaign plans to advance legislative priorities
Utilize various communication and project management platforms to build team unity, clear communication, and cohesive data management
Develop and implement advocacy strategies that center the voices and lived experiences of communities directly impacted by structural oppression
Qualification
Required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with electoral campaigning, including issue and/or candidate campaign management experience or independent expenditure campaigns
Experience designing campaign strategy and executing campaign plans
Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties
An understanding of justice issues and experience with the development and implementation of advocacy strategies that center the voices and lived experiences of directly affected communities
Successful experience working in collaboration and coalition with allies from diverse backgrounds; a depth of understanding and experience with the nuances and potential conflicts inherent in collaborating across communities, especially when those communities have experienced marginalization and are directly impacted by constantly shifting potential outcomes
Excellent relationship skills to develop allies and to facilitate communication and collaboration among them
Demonstrated ability to work with groups and individuals across the political spectrum
Deep familiarity with the legislative process and the development of legislative strategy
Demonstrated ability to lead issue advocacy in a state legislature; the ability to assess political dynamics, develop and support execution of effective campaign plans, identify necessary pivots, and maintain relationships with decision makers, key staff, advocates, and community partners throughout
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a 'quick study' on an array of dynamic issues
Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment both in the office and on the road, to manage several projects simultaneously, and to adjust to frequently changing needs
A track record of sound judgment with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated experience executing and adjusting strategy to advance a legislative proposal from beginning to end
Preferred
Experience as a registered lobbyist engaging with decision makers strongly preferred
Experience and knowledge of civil rights, civil liberties, criminal legal system reform, democracy reform, individual rights and personal autonomy (including health care, education, and technology/surveillance issues), and/or racial and economic justice is strongly preferred
Benefits
Three weeks of vacation
Twenty-three sick days given in 2025
Twelve paid holidays
Two weeks of paid office closure
Employer-paid professional development
Fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
An employer contributed retirement plan
Student loan reimbursement
Family care and adoption assistance
Life insurance
An ORCA card, the regional transportation pass
A $150 stipend each month to help cover any additional costs while working from home
Company
The ACLU of Washington
The ACLU is the nation's premier civil rights and civil liberties organization.
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