Coalitions Manager - Interfaith
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
James for NY is the re-election campaign of New York Attorney General Letitia James. Attorney General James has spent her career fighting for New Yorkers. We are building a statewide team that reflects New York and runs through Election Day, November 3, 2026
The RoleThe Coalitions Manager for Interfaith Outreach builds and runs the campaign’s engagement with faith communities across New York — across denominations, traditions, and boroughs. You will develop relationships with clergy and lay leaders, build a faith leadership network of supporters, and create the calendar of visits, convenings, and moments that connect the Attorney General’s record to the communities of faith she has served.
WhatYou'll Do
- Build the clergy network — develop and maintain relationships with faith leaders across traditions in every region of the state.
- Stand up a faith council — recruit and manage a faith leadership advisory council that gives the campaign a standing table with the state’s faith communities.
- Run the faith calendar — plan congregation visits, round tables, and faith-community events for the Attorney General and surrogates, coordinated with the scheduling and regional teams.
- Develop validators — to speak on the record in their own communities and in the press.
- Cultural competency — ensure all engagement with faith communities are appropriate and respectful.
- Integrate with the field — connect faith outreach to the campaign’s regional and constituency programs so the work adds up.
- Experience organizing in or alongside faith communities — on campaigns, in advocacy, or in congregational life
- Fluency and comfort working across multiple faith traditions
- Strong event and convening skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, when faith communities gather
- Ability to travel statewide when required
- Existing networks among New York clergy and faith institutions
- Experience building advisory councils or leadership tables
- Fluency in a language other than English
This is a full-time, cycle-length position running through November 2026.
James for NY is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a staff that reflects the diversity of New York, and we encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans, and members of all faith communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.
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