The States Project: Manager, Political Programs

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Who We Are:

The States Project (TSP) connects the importance of state legislatures to every aspect of our lives and brings together communities to help build a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous future for all. Our electoral work focuses on winning governing majorities in the states by making state legislative campaigns more effective and better-funded. Our governance work provides nonpartisan tools and resources that connect a diverse community of state lawmakers committed to improving lives for the people they serve. We do it because we believe that state legislatures are the strongest force for change in this country. We encourage you to find out more about How We Work Together.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, exempt at-will position. The team currently operates remotely, with occasional in-person events and team retreats, etc. Some travel will be required. Additional evening and weekend hours are occasionally required to fulfill the duties of this position.

The Opportunity:

The States Project is seeking a Political Programs Manager. The Political Programs Manager will support The States Project’s (TSP) Political Directors in executing and managing electoral spending and tactics across assigned states. This role coordinates logistics, manages stakeholders, and tracks progress across key initiatives to maximize the impact of TSP electoral investments.

Working closely with Political Directors, the Political Programs Manager will oversee the day-to-day execution of TSP electoral programs. Specifically, they will facilitate consistent engagement with TSP spending guidelines, helping campaigns adopt best practices and meet program standards. They will also prepare materials, manage information flow, and equip stakeholders with the resources needed for effective collaboration. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with experience in political campaigns, political program management, or related fields.

What You Will Do:

Principal activities will include but not be limited to:

• Coordinate the execution of electoral programs across assigned states, ensuring timelines, workflows, and deliverables are met.

• Collect, track, and maintain campaign and caucus metrics; monitor progress toward program standards and flag issues for relevant Political Directors.

• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and internal updates to keep the Political Directors and other teams fully informed.

• Manage information flow between Political Directors, internal teams, and assigned external stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely follow-up.

• Support communications with candidates, caucus staff, and in-state partners at the direction of the Political Director.

• Organize and maintain systems for program documentation, data management, and resource sharing, including door knocks, fundraising numbers, and data on press stories and ad testing. Schedule and coordinate relevant meetings, events, and convenings, including logistics and follow-up.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, share best practices, and improve execution across electoral programs.

Benefits:

The position offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits currently offered include 75% paid coverage of medical, dental, and vision for individuals and dependents, basic life insurance, an employee assistance program, unlimited PTO, 401(k) matching, annual professional development, wellness, and work-from-home stipends and paid family leave.

Compensation:

The salary for this position is $100,000-$105,000. Salary offers are made based on the market rate and the candidate's demonstrated level of proficiency, experience, and credentials.

*The pay rate or range noted for this position is in compliance with the District of Columbia Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023, NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, and other state and local laws.

TSP does not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. TSP values diversity and strongly encourages women, individuals with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, religious beliefs, and military backgrounds to apply.

TSP complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact People & Culture’s Monica Leung at [email protected]. Any application materials received via email will not be considered.