Program Manager, Arizona

Responsibilities Manage state programmatic work and campaigns Lead the execution of statewide advocacy campaigns Support coalition work, including managing working groups or project groups within coalitions, organizing meetings, coordinating actions, and ensuring effective communication among coalition members Oversee election protection program, ensuring effective communication and coordination of outreach efforts to Common Cause Arizona members and Election Protection Arizona Coalition members to safeguard voting rights and the electoral process, as well as all relevant responsibilities in managing the program on behalf of the coalition Lead policy research, analysis, and the identification of opportunities for policy proposals to advance Common Cause’s statewide goals Draft, edit, and disseminate policy briefs, reports, and advocacy materials to inform and engage decision-makers and stakeholders Monitor state and local legislative developments, track relevant bills, and provide strategic guidance to ensure timely responses to policy opportunities and threats Execute lobbying efforts for designated legislation, including drafting and managing testimony, public comment, and other advocacy tools Outreach and stakeholder engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, partners, and members to strengthen Common Cause’s network and extend our outreach In collaboration with the State Director and Election Protection Organizers, execute outreach campaigns to educate the public on priority issues and encourage active participation in advocacy efforts Lead Arizona's implementation of Common Cause's One Million Conversations campaign by mobilizing and training volunteer conversation hosts to engage neighbors in values-driven dialogue, and track outcomes to drive state and national organizing strategy Represent Common Cause at community events and coalition meetings to strengthen public awareness and mobilize support Coordinate digital and social media campaigns to engage members and stakeholders, ensuring messaging aligns with Common Cause’s values and goals Supervise temporary staff and interns Manage temporary staff Recruit, train, coordinate and mentor interns and volunteers Provide fundraising and advisory board support Support fundraising efforts, including writing grants, cultivating donor relationships, and managing reporting requirements Assist with administrative tasks including organizing meetings, preparing materials, and facilitating effective board engagement Perform administrative and other duties Complete administrative tasks as needed Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications You will thrive in this role if you have: A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth Ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others Ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple short- and long-term priorities at once, with high attention to detail; strong organization skills, and the ability to manage your time independently Ability to compel action through both written and verbal communication, including distilling complex concepts for a broad audience, and to differentiate communications as needed for various audiences Strong research skills, including the ability to analyze policy and understand how it impacts various communities Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom Additional Information about this role This position is included in a union‑represented collective bargaining unit and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US Compensation $84,872 – $100,786 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. Benefits 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 See more details here: Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Common Cause