Director of State Operations

1 week ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Common Cause Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Executive Director for our Georgia team at Common Cause. As a key member of our national team, you will play a critical role in promoting our national agenda at the state level, fostering a strong and sustainable organization, and leading winning public policy campaigns.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic approach for our work in Georgia, aligning with our national agenda and promoting racial equity.
  • Policy Advocacy: Develop effective proactive and defensive policy campaigns that center racial equity, and advocate for our campaigns in alignment with our nonpartisan mission.
  • Lobbying and Advocacy: Develop and execute lobbying strategies to advance reform and hold elected and appointed officials accountable.
  • Team Management: Manage members of the Georgia team, including setting goals, coaching, and developing staff towards these goals.
  • Administration: Manage the operations of the Georgia team, including managing the budget and building a strong and diverse state advisory board.
  • Fundraising: Develop fundraising strategies to fund our programs, including lobbying efforts, and raise money from foundations, major donors, members, and special events.
Requirements
  • Experience: Proven experience leading public interest advocacy campaigns, preferably focused on legislative work at the state or local levels, and managing coalitions or other groups with diverse interests.
  • Skills: Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders. Ability to navigate through ambiguity to achieve goals and manage multiple short- and long-term projects simultaneously.
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with the unique aspects of the Georgia political dynamic, knowledge of current statewide democracy issues, and ability to compel action through written and verbal communication.
What We Offer
  • Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year, based on relevant years of experience.
  • Benefits: A robust healthcare plan, 401k retirement savings plan, generous Paid Time Off, flexible spending accounts, dependent care and pet care support, and funds for professional development.
About Common Cause

Common Cause is a nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organization 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.



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