Electoral Program Manager

Overview

The ACLU of Washington (ACLU-WA) advances liberty and justice in the courts, in the legislatures, in the streets, and at the ballot box. Our work is rooted in the belief of a future where everyone in Washington, particularly those who have historically and systematically been denied full enjoyment of their civil rights and liberties, are free to do so without barriers.

Defending and advancing these fundamental rights and core values requires exceptional staff. Learn more about the ACLU-WA.

ACLU-WA is seeking a full-time Electoral Program Manager to support the advancement of the ACLU-WA’s civil liberties and civil rights legislative agenda through nonpartisan electoral advocacy, voter education, and community engagement in key state legislative districts. The Electoral Program Manager also supports lobbying in the state capitol during the legislative session, focusing on specific legislative districts. In collaboration with the Legislative Director, the Electoral Program Manager will provide consultation to staff across the ACLU-WA in the development and implementation of electoral strategy and tactics.

• Lead the ACLU-WA’s efforts to prioritize and implement strategies to make civil rights and civil liberties key electoral issues in specified legislative districts.
• Build a consistent presence in specified legislative districts; cultivate strong partnerships with local leaders, community-based organizations and ACLU-WA supporters or potential supporters
• Develop and execute campaign plans for nonpartisan electoral advocacy, including voter engagement and education campaigns, communications, and volunteer mobilization
• Lead planning and execution of training and other events to increase community members’ understanding of and engagement with civil rights and civil liberties impacting the specified legislative districts.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward volunteers to elevate the importance of civil rights and civil liberties issues during electoral season; develop and ensure successful execution of volunteer engagement opportunities
• Assist with the development of nonpartisan voter education resources
• Work in Olympia during legislative session to support the ACLU-WA’s legislative agenda, focusing on engaging lawmakers from key legislative districts
• Learn and persuasively communicate the ACLU-WA’s program priorities and positions. In consultation with the Legislative Director and Legislative Advocate, respond to requests for ACLU-WA perspectives, exercising discretion with confidential information, and providing clear, nonpartisan, fact-based analysis and resources.
• Assist with the development of the ACLU-WA’s state legislative campaign goals and the creation of strategies and messaging to advance them in Olympia.
• Attend committee hearings, take notes, testify, and provide political analysis and information to ACLU-WA policy, communications, political and legal staff.
• Attend various ACLU-WA functions and handle other projects as assigned
• Maintain strong relationships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and stakeholders in key legislative districts to advance ACLU-WA’s civil liberties and civil rights priorities.
• Coordinate nonpartisan electoral advocacy efforts, including voter education initiatives and district-level engagement strategies.
• Serve as a trusted partner and consultant to external coalitions, providing guidance on electoral strategy and tactics aligned with ACLU-WA’s civil liberties, civil rights priorities, mission and values.
• Represent ACLU-WA in meetings, forums, and public events to promote civic participation and legislative engagement.
• Collaborate with partners to identify opportunities for joint advocacy, resource sharing, and community mobilization during electoral cycles
• Engage with media as external spokesperson for the ACLU-WA as assigned
• In coordination with the Legislative Director and ACLU-WA staff, work to ensure strategic alignment of electoral advocacy and legislative priorities
• Work with the Legislative Specialist to monitor electoral landscape and provide timely and relevant information to the Legislative Director, Legislative Advocate, and other…