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The Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) is hiring an Impact Manager for the 2026 Coordinated Campaign. This is a historic election cycle, with the Governorship, U.S. Senate, and 17 Congressional seats at stake, along with the State Senate, State House, and critical county and local-level races across the state. DPI is building a first-of-its-kind coordinated effort to meet this challenge and win competitive races up and down the ballot.

The Impact Manager is a member of the impact leadership team, and will help implement the statewide impact program to mobilize constituency groups, validators, trusted messengers, and community partners in support of Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Chicago, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

• Help facilitate the statewide impact strategy to mobilize target constituencies, coalition partners, trusted messengers, and validators—including faith leaders and small business owners—in support of the coordinated campaign

• Engage with constituents and community validators across the state, building and participating in events to increase voter engagement and volunteer recruitment 

• Collaborate closely with the organizing team to align impact program strategy with organizing goals

• Generate digital and social media content that aligns with coordinated goals and initiatives

• Cultivate and leverage relationships with candidates, coalition partners, and local leaders to strengthen Democratic support and credibility in target communities

• Represent DPI in coalition spaces, partner meetings, and political events across the state

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 cycles of organizing or political experience

• Deep ties to Illinois communities and local leaders, particularly in the Chicago area

• Fluency in VAN and other organizing tools and platforms

• Proficient verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Demonstrated capacity to synthesize, track, and report data

• Proven commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture

• Must have a cell phone, reliable laptop, valid driver’s license, and vehicle

The salary for this position is $6,000 per month. The position concludes on November 15, 2026. This role requires working long and irregular campaign hours, including nights and weekends, and travel throughout the state. The position includes a full benefits package, with health, vision, and dental insurance. Additional benefits include PTO, paid parental leave, and paid sick leave.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply HERE. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

The Democratic Party of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. The Democratic Party of Illinois strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, age, physical or mental disability (including unlawful discrimination against an individual because of the individual's association with a person with a disability), citizenship status, work authorization status, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, order of protection status, marital status, arrest record (including an arrest not leading to a conviction, a juvenile record, or criminal history information ordered expunged, sealed, or impounded), conviction record (unless there is a substantial relationship between the previous criminal offenses and the position or the employment would involve an unreasonable risk to property or to the safety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public), status as a victim or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or any other crime of violence, credit history or credit report, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Democratic Party of Illinois complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), and all applicable state and local law. Consistent with those requirements, The Illinois Democratic Party of Illinois will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you believe you need accommodation during the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. The Democratic Party of Illinois will also, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations for an applicant or employee's religious beliefs or practices.