Smart Growth America is seeking a smart and motivated individual to grow a national campaign into an excellent field operation. The Campaign Manager will direct the day to day expansion of, and tasks to build, a diverse coalition of prominent national, state, and local organizations working to a) affect stimulus spending in the states, and b) in the longer run, pass state smart growth measures.
Experience managing field organizing on a political or issue campaign is a MUST. The Campaign Manager reports to the State Policy Director and works with SGA's state and regional affiliates to develop and implement field plans for SGA state-level campaigns. The applicant must be a dynamic individual, prepared to speak to audiences, and organize both grasstops and grassroots events for NGOs, business leaders, and elected officials. The Campaign Manager will also work closely with SGA's Communications staff, consultants, and Transportation for America teams.
Smart Growth America is a growing organization working at the federal, state, and regional levels to support citizen-driven planning that coordinates development, transportation, revitalization of older areas and preservation of open space and the environment.
Responsibilities will include:
- Manage state-level campaigns, including work with SGA's state affiliates.
- Develop tools and materials (in coordination with other staff and consultants) to engage coalition partners in advocacy and media efforts in an expanding role over the course of the campaign.
- Manage implementation of field activities by the state affiliates.
- Work with affiliates to engage local and state partners to shape outreach strategies appropriate for each state.
- Build a powerful national field operation consisting of state coalitions of "grasstops" supporters — local organizations, statewide organizations, and in-state opinion leaders — for the campaign. This will include leaders from the local business community, local environmental organizations, union leaders, real estate sector, equity and health groups, elected officials and others.
- Train state coalition leads on organizing, advocacy and messaging.
- Build the capacity of local and state campaign partners to engage with state and federal leaders on transportation and other related policies.
This position requires a self-motivated and detail-oriented person with excellent organizational skills. The candidate must have good communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The candidate should have:
- Interest in transportation and land use issues, or related areas. Experience doing organizing with a political or issue campaign is a MUST. Work with bicyclists, pedestrian, transit, union, business, rural, aging, or political organizing an asset.
- A minimum of two years management experience in organizing or on campaigns.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines with willingness to be part of a team working towards a common goal.
- Strong communication and writing skills and an ability to work with a diverse group of people and audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain coalitions through internet, in person or by phone.
Full-time, will include some nights and weekends as campaign needs require. Must be available for travel.
Resumes will be accepted on a rolling basis. Job is available for an immediate start.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample and three references to jobs@smartgrowthamerica.org. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Equal Opportunity Employment: Smart Growth America is an equal opportunity employer. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.