Description

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (“Everytown for Gun Safety”)  is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country. Everytown for Gun Safety’s Political Team is seeking to hire 2 Political Engagement Managers to help build the strength and power of our grassroots volunteer network, Moms Demand Action, in the lead up to the 2024 election. This role will be critical to advancing Everytown’s electoral strategy and our commitment to expand the number of volunteers who seek elected office. 

The Political Engagement Managers will focus on engaging and supporting participants in the Demand a Seat campaign management training program, managing volunteer candidate recruiters to continue growing the number of volunteers who become candidates for office. The Political Engagement Manager will also focus on advancing overall political goals by proactively engaging with volunteer candidates.  Candidates should be self-starters who have a proven track record of supporting political campaigns and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. This role will be for the 2024 election cycle.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Demand a Seat Programming and Participant Engagement:
• Organize and facilitate workshops, “office hours”, and networking sessions for Demand a Seat participants to connect , share best practices and strategies, build relationships and community, and facilitate mentoring
• Identify and support guest speakers, including campaign experts and elected officials, for Demand a Seat training sessions
• Deliver training, facilitate breakout groups, and recruit participants for in-person and virtual training sessions
• Review and assess all training content and materials to ensure that they are the highest quality and that they meet the needs of candidates and overall program goals
• Candidate Engagement:
• Act as primary point of contact for a regional group of candidates, providing information to candidates about the Gun Sense Candidate program
• Serve as an expert on political priorities and developments in region, including research, tracking, and reporting on progress of volunteer candidates
• Represent political team on regional pods, providing updates on political priorities and strategies, soliciting feedback, and developing recommendations for endorsements and contributions
• Candidate Recruitment:
• Manage volunteer candidate recruiters who are working to identify potential candidates in their communities and drive Demand a Seat participation
• Collaborate with field and data teams to track outreach activities and potential candidates
• Deliver training and develop resources to help volunteer recruiters engage with potential candidates in their communities

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in political campaigns, progressive non-profits (with an organizing focus) or within similar entities
• Experience in building relationships with external partners and stakeholders
• Experience developing and delivering training is a plus
• Ability to work independently and to drive and manage own workload
• Excellent project management skills and ability to carry out multiple projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively by making and meeting team goals
• Excellent communication and time management skills, with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to be flexible in a fast paced environment
• Basic proficiency in Google Suite and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Flexible work schedule when evening and weekend hours are required
• Ability to travel on behalf of the organization

This position will be for the 2024 election cycle and will be based in the New York City or Washington, DC office.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000, depending on prior experience. Everytown offers a generous benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, PTO, 401K Match, Education Assistance and more.

About Everytown for Gun Safety

Everytown is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the nation with nearly ten million supporters, including parents, students, survivors, educators, gun owners, and Americans fighting for common sense gun safety. Through victories in Congress, statehouses, corporate America, the courts, and town halls across the country, Everytown is helping change how Americans think about this public health threat. At the core of Everytown is Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement of American mothers founded the day after the Sandy Hook tragedy, and Students Demand Action. Learn more at everytown.org and follow us @Everytown.

Everytown for Gun Safety provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.