Associate Political Director - Battlegrounds

The Associate Political Director for Battlegrounds works closely with the Political Director and Battlegrounds Director to lead Indivisible’s work on federal elections in key battleground states. In the 2024 election cycle, the focus of that work will be in Arizona centered on the U.S. Senate contest and competitive U.S. House races. This role is responsible for managing independent expenditure programs in relevant races, translating research findings and political messaging to Indivisible’s staff, and developing electoral strategies to achieve our organizational goals. The Associate Political Director will work closely with Indivisible’s grassroots organizers and group leaders and participate in coalition spaces to support aligned candidates. 

We are hiring for this position immediately. This position is full-time, with a minimum salary of $84,150 annually, commensurate with experience. To uphold organizational parity and pay equity, we use a non-negotiable salary system that takes into consideration the entire breadth of a candidate’s experience, employment, and education to arrive at their final starting base salary. In addition, Indivisible provides a robust benefits package including full medical/dental/vision/life coverage, a professional development stipend, and an employer matched 401(k) plan.

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter by Monday, February 19, 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Program Management - 70%
• Work with the Battlegrounds and Political Directors to build and manage complex political programs and bottom line workflows across teams to accomplish project goals
• Develop a clear and coherent programmatic approach to federal elections in Arizona that centers the strength of grassroots Indivisible groups
• Monitor press coverage about key electoral and political campaign developments and daily polling
• Write evaluations and debriefs on lessons learned from program outcomes
• Political Analysis / Strategy - 20%
• Work closely with the Political Director to develop strategy and analysis of the Arizona electoral landscape to inform organizational disposition and program objectives
• Consult with organizers, campaign, and political staff to research and draft federal electoral plans informed by electoral data, campaign news, and local Indivisible strength
• Work across teams to support complex organizational priorities, providing a political lens to other departments’ work
• Provide rapid response and critical research support to Political Director
• Review and approve public political content
• Partnerships and Coalition Work - 10%
• Help build and maintain relationships with state tables, key organizational allies, and priority candidates
• Represent Indivisible with national partners and local groups, working to mobilize their members in support of our electoral program
• Attend meetings and conferences with relevant partners and allies in the electoral space

Required Qualifications (including education, experience, and knowledge/skills/abilities):

• 5+ years in campaigns or elections work, including but not limited to candidate campaigns, ballot initiatives, independent expenditures, coordinated work with parties and candidates
• Familiarity with grassroots organizing and independent expenditure programs
• Excellent writing skills and ability to craft persuasive messages
• Deep understanding of political research and ability to communicate information to non-political staff and volunteers
• Strong internal communication, organizational and collaboration skills; demonstrated experience managing complex cross-team processes and projects
• Alignment on the core values and strategy of Indivisible
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Desired Qualifications (including education, experience, and knowledge/skills/abilities) :

• Experience managing and supervising staff or program teams
• Experience in working closely with progressive coalition partners
• Knowledge of PAC legal framework and independent expenditure rules 

About the Indivisible Project

We’re building something new. We’re a progressive grassroots organization that began in the aftermath of Trump’s election. We’re working to build a democracy that reflects a broad, multiracial “we the people,” one that works for all of us and is sustained by all of us. To support this movement, we’ve built an incredible team at the national level. We dream big, we support each other, and we have fun doing it. For more information about Indivisible’s vision, mission, and theory of change, click here.

We’re changing what’s politically possible. Indivisible is part of the powerful progressive movement reaction to Trump, fighting the racist, misogynistic, plutocratic, and authoritarian agenda trumpeted by Trump and the GOP congress. Don’t take our word for it; Indivisible has been featured on the Rachel Maddow Show multiple times, as well as in the New York Times and in pretty much every other major news outlet in the country.

We’re building together. We’re building a new organization every day - a rare opportunity to model what we want to see in the world. We’re deeply committed to equity and building a diverse and inclusive organization.

We’re looking for you. If you want to fight for the soul of American democracy, there’s no better place to be than Indivisible. We’re looking for more team members who are passionate about building an inclusive democracy and committed to getting results. It’s an exciting, fulfilling place if you’re someone who wants to fight fiercely for the progressive world we want to have.

Every one of us on the national team is here because we believe this movement is the best way to retake and build progressive power in this country. Does that ring true for you? If so, great - throw your hat in the ring to join our team. Let’s start #winning together. For more information about Indivisible’s organizational principles, click here.

Indivisible Project is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of support needs at the time of application.