State Director, Wisconsin na Commoncause
Commoncause · Wisconsin, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Senior
- Escritório em Wisconsin
We are looking for a collaborative and visionary leader for our team in Wisconsin, promoting the Common Cause agenda at the state and national level; fostering a strong, sustainable team; leading winning public policy campaigns through policy analysis, research, lobbying, litigation, grassroots organizing, sophisticated communications and building strong and diverse coalitions.
The State Director will have the opportunity to envision a strategic approach for Common Cause in Wisconsin and develop programs to achieve that vision. This is a unique opportunity to be a leading voice at the center of advancing democracy reforms in the state, while also expanding our membership base and managing a high-performing team.
This is a full-time role reporting to the Vice President of States; this role is based in Wisconsin, with a strong preference for someone in Milwaukee, and an expectation to travel around the state at least 4 times per month (and more often during legislative session). We hope our new State Director will start in November.
Responsibilities
Set and lead our strategy for our policy advocacy and organizing that centers racial equity
· Develop effective proactive and defensive policy campaigns that center racial equity
· Advocate for our campaigns in alignment with the Common Cause agenda and non-partisanship mission
· Develop and execute lobbying strategies to advance reform (or stop anti-democratic initiatives) and to hold federal, state, and local elected and appointed officials and other decision-makers accountable
· Oversee Common Cause’s work in the state including issues like voting and fair representation, accountability and anti-corruption, and media and technology
· Produce timely, high quality policy research
· Act as a leader within Common Cause, collaborating with staff across the organization to advance and support our priorities
Drive work through public outreach and strategic partnerships
· Build, lead, and participate in effective and diverse coalitions
· Serve as Common Cause’s spokesperson in responding to inquiries from media, government officials, and others
· Engage members and the public across the state through social media, website updates, and email communication
· Develop and implement grassroots organizing strategies to build support for the Common Cause agenda
· Expand and diversify our membership base in the state to deepen our impact
Team Management
· Manage the Wisconsin team: collaboratively set goals, coach and develop them towards these goals and support their career progression and retention at Common Cause
· Supervise consultants, volunteers, and interns as needed, in accordance with Common Cause management standards, practices, and procedures
· Promote collaboration between your team and other teams across the organization, ensuring coordination and alignment on shared work and priorities
Administration:
· Manage the operations of the Wisconsin team, including managing the budget
· Build and engage a strong and diverse state advisory board that assists on policy, organizing, and fundraising activities
· Collaborate with Common Cause staff across the country
Development
· Develop fundraising strategies to fund Common Cause programs, including lobbying efforts
· Raise money from foundations, major donors, members, and special events
· Collaborate with national staff to achieve fundraising goals for Wisconsin
· Cultivate, nurture, and grow relationships with Wisconsin’s network of donors
In order to ensure greater equity and transparency as an organization, Common Cause sets salary ranges consistently based on job responsibilities, and we determine salary for each staff member based on relevant years of experience (you can read more about our approach to compensation here, including where we offer geographical adjustments). For these reasons, we do not negotiate on our salary ranges or our specific salary offers.
In addition to salary, we also offer a generous benefits package, including:
· A robust healthcare plan that covers 97% of employee’s medical care, 100% of employee’s vision and dental benefits, and 75% of family medical care and 100% of family vision and dental benefits
· Long-term disability and life insurance
· Generous Paid Time Off including 20 Days of Vacation and 10 observed Holidays per year, and additional days off for Thanksgiving and Winter break
· 16 weeks of paid parental leave
· Flexible spending accounts
· A 401k retirement savings plan, with immediate Employer Match
· Dependent Care and Pet Care Support when you travel for work
· Funds for professional development
You will thrive in this role if you have:
The following is required:
Additional information about this role:
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.
Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.
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