Black Engagement Manager

Coordinated Campaign Black Community Engagement Manager

The New York State Democratic Committee seeks a Black Community Engagement Manager to join our team on Long Island, particularly in southern Nassau County. The Manager will work closely with the organizing team to engage, persuade, mobilize, and turn out Black voters. Ideal candidates are highly motivated, creative thinkers dedicated to electing Democrats on all ballot items.

• Develop an outreach plan for Black voters in Nassau County informed by demographics, cultural nuances, and organizational partnerships.
• Cultivate relationships with small business owners, faith leaders, and other grassroots and grasstops stakeholders.
• Attend local meetings with activists and activist groups to work on coordinated constituency events.
• Host constituency‑specific events such as community events and celebrations, relational organizing events, canvasses, phone banks, and meetings.
• Collaborate with the organizing team to recruit and train volunteers and volunteer leaders.
• Recruit and manage local voices who can speak to key local issues.

• Previous political organizing experience preferred, with at least one cycle of experience.
• Ability to work within diverse communities and experience organizing Black voters.
• Must have access to a cell phone, vehicle, and ability to relocate if necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and clearly communicate with organizers, activists, and local leaders.
• Highly organized and independent work style; strong ability to multitask and communicate.

Pay Range: $6,000/month plus benefits.

The New York State Democratic Party is an equal opportunity organization and we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, non‑disqualifying disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or upon any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.