- Salary
- $117k – $138k/yr
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- States
- Seniority
- Director
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Lever
Description
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, 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 February.
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-partisan 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, lead, and manage 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
- Collaborate with national staff to achieve fundraising goals for Wisconsin
- Develop fundraising strategies to fund Common Cause programs, including lobbying efforts
- Raise money from foundations, major donors, members, and special events
- Cultivate, nurture, and grow relationships with Wisconsin’s network of donors