Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving our major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 20-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement--supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting in NYC, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “primary problem;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. An inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
Unite America seeks a full-time Partnerships Director. This team member will be responsible for overseeing a significant share of the Unite America investment portfolio; this will include liaising closely with local, state, and national grantees to identify and vet grantmaking opportunities, provide strategic support and accountability, and develop programming and resources to serve our partners’ needs. This position offers the chance to engage in a diversified strategy to win reforms at all levels of government with legislation, ballot measures, litigation, and partners who believe in putting voters first.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving the nation’s major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 25-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement — supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized tens of millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in New York City, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “primary problem;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. We believe in an inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
The Partnerships Director will primarily be accountable for working with Unite America Fund grantees. The Unite America Fund is actively invested in more than 85 organizations working to reform and protect democracy at all levels of government. Our investments include seed grants to start new initiatives, growth grants to win reforms, implementation grants to defend reforms from tampering, and research grants to evaluate impact. We invest in legislative advocacy campaigns, litigation strategies, ballot initiative campaigns, shared infrastructure projects, and national partner organizations. In addition to providing support to our grantees, the role will include building strategic partnerships across our field, stakeholder engagement, and liaising with other Unite America departments to share information and solicit input, including our Advocacy and Movement, Marketing and Communications, Development, and Operations teams.
The Partnerships Director will report to the Sr. Director of Policy and Partnerships. Ideally, the team-member would be based in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area, but candidates from other geographies will be considered and remote work is a possibility. This is a full-time role with benefits.
The application deadline for this position is December 12th. Applications will not be reviewed until this date. Please contact gillian@uniteamerica.org with any questions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct a subset of the Unite America Fund investment portfolio, including to:
Solicit, review, and diligence potential investment opportunities from new and prospective grantees;
Write and present investment recommendations with memos, in 1:1 briefings, and during cross-team meetings;
Provide grantees with strategic support, in-kind resources, and connections to partners and experts;
Develop public and donor-facing content to tell the story of our grantees progress, to be published in the form of website content, email newsletters, memos, and designed portfolios.;
Hold grantees accountable for results, including by setting benchmarks, conducting regular check in calls, writing grant agreements, and reviewing grant reports.
Create and sustain both programming and collateral that serves the needs of Unite America Fund grantees.
Organize in person and virtual events to allow our partners to share their work, connect with others, learn from experts, and broaden their reach.;
Identify best practices and lessons learned from reform campaigns across the country and ensure insights are carried forward to future campaigns;
Develop and maintain shared resources and catalogs of previous learnings.
Equip Unite America team members with the information they need to make decisions, understand our partners’ successes and challenges, and tell the story of our work.
Host or join stakeholder calls; conduct research and analysis; write memos; develop presentation decks; curate talking points.
Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to keep them apprised of our work and moving through a ladder of engagement that leads to positive outcomes for the organization and our grantees
For example, former elected officials, civic leaders, election administrators, grassroots advocates
Represent Unite America at events and in partnerships consistent with our organization’s values — serving as a public facing ambassador for our work.
Build partnerships and relationships with partners from across the broadly defined democracy reform movement.
Contribute to the development of departmental strategies and programmatic priorities; ensure fidelity to approach and goals.
Liaise with other department leaders within the organization for quarterly and annual planning, to keep colleagues updated on our work, to manage capacity in cross-team collaborations, and for ideating and input on the challenges and opportunities we face.
Conduct special projects for the organization as new needs and opportunities arise.
Flex a wide variety of skill sets including: project management, cross-team collaboration, program design, partnership building, stakeholder engagement, system design and process improvement, research, execution.
Requirements
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are a self-starter capable of taking a vision and priorities and proactively executing what is required alongside colleagues and partners. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, communicative, and poised. You have a demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, especially in a fast-paced, often remote, and demanding environment. You have some experience in some combination of advocacy campaigns, grantmaking/private investing, partnership building, or nonprofit management. You excel working in a mission-driven, nonpartisan organization alongside Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
You possess a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You have 6+ years of relevant work experience (e.g. grantmaking, campaign management, partnership building, program management)
You have excellent project management skills, and can multitask, prioritize, and execute at a high level.
You have an exceptional ability to build authentic relationships with a wide range of stakeholders — including nonprofit leaders, elected officials, philanthropists.
You have the ability to evaluate, improve, manage, build and maintain programs and processes.
You are a clear, concise, and effective communicator when writing to and speaking with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You have experience advocating for policy change at the local, state, and/or federal level
You are familiar with various levers of advancing policy change (i.e. legislative campaigns, ballot measures, and/or litigation strategies)
You have a high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You are energized by a fast-paced, innovative environment with high expectations.
You are an excellent collaborator and are able to work with a diverse set of teammates.
You don't mind traveling for work from time to time.
You are aligned with our organization’s values and can demonstrate past examples of modeling them.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You have experience managing and evaluating an investment portfolio — in either the private sector or non-profit sector.
You have experience in the nonpartisan movement to put voters first.
You have experience managing direct reports and consultants.
You have a track record of building and executing programs
You have a track record of establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships
You have experience working on political campaigns, including managing vendors for services like lobbying, polling, paid media, research, communications, grassroots programming, and/or signature gathering.
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $90k-$120k)
401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Expense Reimbursements (up to $100 per month for daily transit, parking, and/or home office expenses)
Two days a week of remote/flex work permitted
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ability to live and work in one of the best large cities in America (Denver, CO)
The application deadline for this position is December 12th. Applications will not be reviewed until this date. Please contact gillian@uniteamerica.org with any questions.
Nov 17, 2022
Full time
Unite America seeks a full-time Partnerships Director. This team member will be responsible for overseeing a significant share of the Unite America investment portfolio; this will include liaising closely with local, state, and national grantees to identify and vet grantmaking opportunities, provide strategic support and accountability, and develop programming and resources to serve our partners’ needs. This position offers the chance to engage in a diversified strategy to win reforms at all levels of government with legislation, ballot measures, litigation, and partners who believe in putting voters first.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving the nation’s major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 25-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement — supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized tens of millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in New York City, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “primary problem;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. We believe in an inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
The Partnerships Director will primarily be accountable for working with Unite America Fund grantees. The Unite America Fund is actively invested in more than 85 organizations working to reform and protect democracy at all levels of government. Our investments include seed grants to start new initiatives, growth grants to win reforms, implementation grants to defend reforms from tampering, and research grants to evaluate impact. We invest in legislative advocacy campaigns, litigation strategies, ballot initiative campaigns, shared infrastructure projects, and national partner organizations. In addition to providing support to our grantees, the role will include building strategic partnerships across our field, stakeholder engagement, and liaising with other Unite America departments to share information and solicit input, including our Advocacy and Movement, Marketing and Communications, Development, and Operations teams.
The Partnerships Director will report to the Sr. Director of Policy and Partnerships. Ideally, the team-member would be based in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area, but candidates from other geographies will be considered and remote work is a possibility. This is a full-time role with benefits.
The application deadline for this position is December 12th. Applications will not be reviewed until this date. Please contact gillian@uniteamerica.org with any questions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct a subset of the Unite America Fund investment portfolio, including to:
Solicit, review, and diligence potential investment opportunities from new and prospective grantees;
Write and present investment recommendations with memos, in 1:1 briefings, and during cross-team meetings;
Provide grantees with strategic support, in-kind resources, and connections to partners and experts;
Develop public and donor-facing content to tell the story of our grantees progress, to be published in the form of website content, email newsletters, memos, and designed portfolios.;
Hold grantees accountable for results, including by setting benchmarks, conducting regular check in calls, writing grant agreements, and reviewing grant reports.
Create and sustain both programming and collateral that serves the needs of Unite America Fund grantees.
Organize in person and virtual events to allow our partners to share their work, connect with others, learn from experts, and broaden their reach.;
Identify best practices and lessons learned from reform campaigns across the country and ensure insights are carried forward to future campaigns;
Develop and maintain shared resources and catalogs of previous learnings.
Equip Unite America team members with the information they need to make decisions, understand our partners’ successes and challenges, and tell the story of our work.
Host or join stakeholder calls; conduct research and analysis; write memos; develop presentation decks; curate talking points.
Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to keep them apprised of our work and moving through a ladder of engagement that leads to positive outcomes for the organization and our grantees
For example, former elected officials, civic leaders, election administrators, grassroots advocates
Represent Unite America at events and in partnerships consistent with our organization’s values — serving as a public facing ambassador for our work.
Build partnerships and relationships with partners from across the broadly defined democracy reform movement.
Contribute to the development of departmental strategies and programmatic priorities; ensure fidelity to approach and goals.
Liaise with other department leaders within the organization for quarterly and annual planning, to keep colleagues updated on our work, to manage capacity in cross-team collaborations, and for ideating and input on the challenges and opportunities we face.
Conduct special projects for the organization as new needs and opportunities arise.
Flex a wide variety of skill sets including: project management, cross-team collaboration, program design, partnership building, stakeholder engagement, system design and process improvement, research, execution.
Requirements
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are a self-starter capable of taking a vision and priorities and proactively executing what is required alongside colleagues and partners. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, communicative, and poised. You have a demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, especially in a fast-paced, often remote, and demanding environment. You have some experience in some combination of advocacy campaigns, grantmaking/private investing, partnership building, or nonprofit management. You excel working in a mission-driven, nonpartisan organization alongside Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
You possess a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You have 6+ years of relevant work experience (e.g. grantmaking, campaign management, partnership building, program management)
You have excellent project management skills, and can multitask, prioritize, and execute at a high level.
You have an exceptional ability to build authentic relationships with a wide range of stakeholders — including nonprofit leaders, elected officials, philanthropists.
You have the ability to evaluate, improve, manage, build and maintain programs and processes.
You are a clear, concise, and effective communicator when writing to and speaking with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You have experience advocating for policy change at the local, state, and/or federal level
You are familiar with various levers of advancing policy change (i.e. legislative campaigns, ballot measures, and/or litigation strategies)
You have a high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You are energized by a fast-paced, innovative environment with high expectations.
You are an excellent collaborator and are able to work with a diverse set of teammates.
You don't mind traveling for work from time to time.
You are aligned with our organization’s values and can demonstrate past examples of modeling them.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You have experience managing and evaluating an investment portfolio — in either the private sector or non-profit sector.
You have experience in the nonpartisan movement to put voters first.
You have experience managing direct reports and consultants.
You have a track record of building and executing programs
You have a track record of establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships
You have experience working on political campaigns, including managing vendors for services like lobbying, polling, paid media, research, communications, grassroots programming, and/or signature gathering.
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $90k-$120k)
401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Expense Reimbursements (up to $100 per month for daily transit, parking, and/or home office expenses)
Two days a week of remote/flex work permitted
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ability to live and work in one of the best large cities in America (Denver, CO)
The application deadline for this position is December 12th. Applications will not be reviewed until this date. Please contact gillian@uniteamerica.org with any questions.
Unite America seeks a full-time Colorado Political Director. This position is responsible for managing the organization’s advocacy, state affairs and government relations program in Colorado, primarily focused on building broad cross-partisan coalitions to adopt, implement, and defend pro-voter electoral reforms in the state. This position offers the chance to engage in a sophisticated strategy to support candidates, legislation, ballot initiatives, and partners who believe in putting voters first.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving our major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 20+ person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement — supporting, coordinating, and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized 10s of millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting in NYC, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “ primary problem ;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. An inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
The Colorado Political Director will primarily be tasked with managing the Voters First Colorado program, part of The Voters First Project. The Voters First Project is incubated by Unite America and launched approximately three years ago. The state program includes efforts to advance organizational objectives municipally, legislatively, and by ballot measure. The Colorado Political Director will help conceive, build and implement state strategy to advance a suite of policy priorities throughout various modes of engagement.
The Colorado Political Director will be based in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area and report to the Sr. Program Director. This is a full-time role with benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage comprehensive Voters First Colorado program through electoral, legislative, coalition, and ballot initiatives.
Help create and execute a comprehensive advocacy strategy, including drafting, lobbying, and passing legislation in partnership with contract lobbyists, partners, and other Voters First Project staff.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including individuals, elected officials, and organizational allies around program strategy.
Assist with development and management of cross-team and cross-organization programs and projects, including state communications plans and fundraising strategies.
Represent the Voters First Project at events and in partnerships consistent with our organization’s values.
Keep the team apprised of important updates related to the Colorado program, including electoral, legislative, and movement to support marketing, development, communications, political, and other needs.
Support defense and implementation of pro-voter electoral reforms in Colorado.
Occasional travel as necessary in state for meetings and events; travel to two team retreats a year; occasional other travel requested for organizational needs.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Must haves:
You have a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You have at least 4 years of issue advocacy or lobbying experience at the state level.
You support candidates and legislators in both political parties who believe in country over party and will put voters first.
You have excellent project management skills, and can multitask, prioritize, and execute at a high level.
You have a high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You are energized by a fast-paced, innovative environment with high expectations.
You are an excellent collaborator and are able to work with a diverse set of teammates.
You are an excellent written and verbal communicator.
You don't mind traveling for work from time to time.
Preferred:
You understand the Colorado ballot initiative requirements, regulations, and process and can knowledgeably answer questions about it.
You have led legislative advocacy or lobbying efforts around issues at the state level.
You have a track record of conceiving, building, and scaling effective advocacy or lobbying campaigns.
You have experience managing direct reports, contract lobbyists, pollsters and vendors.
You have experience with successful media advocacy, including messaging, earned and opinion media, developing talking points, and working with reporters.
You have experience in building successful cross-partisan political coalitions around issues.
You are adept at designing, drafting and analyzing political surveys.
You have the ability to evaluate, improve, manage, and maintain systems and processes for program and organization.
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $80k - $120k)
401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ideal location: our office headquarters is in the heart of Denver
Sep 16, 2022
Full time
Unite America seeks a full-time Colorado Political Director. This position is responsible for managing the organization’s advocacy, state affairs and government relations program in Colorado, primarily focused on building broad cross-partisan coalitions to adopt, implement, and defend pro-voter electoral reforms in the state. This position offers the chance to engage in a sophisticated strategy to support candidates, legislation, ballot initiatives, and partners who believe in putting voters first.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving our major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 20+ person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement — supporting, coordinating, and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized 10s of millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting in NYC, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “ primary problem ;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. An inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
The Colorado Political Director will primarily be tasked with managing the Voters First Colorado program, part of The Voters First Project. The Voters First Project is incubated by Unite America and launched approximately three years ago. The state program includes efforts to advance organizational objectives municipally, legislatively, and by ballot measure. The Colorado Political Director will help conceive, build and implement state strategy to advance a suite of policy priorities throughout various modes of engagement.
The Colorado Political Director will be based in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area and report to the Sr. Program Director. This is a full-time role with benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage comprehensive Voters First Colorado program through electoral, legislative, coalition, and ballot initiatives.
Help create and execute a comprehensive advocacy strategy, including drafting, lobbying, and passing legislation in partnership with contract lobbyists, partners, and other Voters First Project staff.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including individuals, elected officials, and organizational allies around program strategy.
Assist with development and management of cross-team and cross-organization programs and projects, including state communications plans and fundraising strategies.
Represent the Voters First Project at events and in partnerships consistent with our organization’s values.
Keep the team apprised of important updates related to the Colorado program, including electoral, legislative, and movement to support marketing, development, communications, political, and other needs.
Support defense and implementation of pro-voter electoral reforms in Colorado.
Occasional travel as necessary in state for meetings and events; travel to two team retreats a year; occasional other travel requested for organizational needs.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Must haves:
You have a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You have at least 4 years of issue advocacy or lobbying experience at the state level.
You support candidates and legislators in both political parties who believe in country over party and will put voters first.
You have excellent project management skills, and can multitask, prioritize, and execute at a high level.
You have a high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You are energized by a fast-paced, innovative environment with high expectations.
You are an excellent collaborator and are able to work with a diverse set of teammates.
You are an excellent written and verbal communicator.
You don't mind traveling for work from time to time.
Preferred:
You understand the Colorado ballot initiative requirements, regulations, and process and can knowledgeably answer questions about it.
You have led legislative advocacy or lobbying efforts around issues at the state level.
You have a track record of conceiving, building, and scaling effective advocacy or lobbying campaigns.
You have experience managing direct reports, contract lobbyists, pollsters and vendors.
You have experience with successful media advocacy, including messaging, earned and opinion media, developing talking points, and working with reporters.
You have experience in building successful cross-partisan political coalitions around issues.
You are adept at designing, drafting and analyzing political surveys.
You have the ability to evaluate, improve, manage, and maintain systems and processes for program and organization.
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $80k - $120k)
401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ideal location: our office headquarters is in the heart of Denver
Description
Unite America seeks a Vice President, People & Operations . This senior executive role is a unique and timely opportunity to join a leading national, nonpartisan democracy reform organization and 25-person team that is poised to make a scalable, sustainable, and significant impact on the U.S. electoral system. The role will be primarily responsible for acquiring, developing, and retaining top talent to advance the organization’s mission, cultivating a high performing team culture and effective organizational practices that prioritize our shared values, and overseeing all operations functions, including legal and finance. The Vice President, People & Operations reports to the Executive Director and currently manages a team of three full-time staff as well as multiple contractors and vendors.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving the nation’s major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 25-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement — supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized tens of millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in New York City, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “ primary problem ;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. We believe in an inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
This is a senior executive position at Unite America. The role has high accountability, will report directly to the Executive Director, and will serve as an integral member of the executive team helping to drive the mission, values, and performance of the organization.
This is an opportunity for a hardworking and mission-driven individual to work alongside a talented team of political reformers. The position is based in Denver, Colorado (though remote opportunities exist for exceptional candidates) and is a full-time role with full benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and the rest of the executive team to develop, communicate, and execute a holistic people strategy.
Support Unite America’s mission through talent acquisition, development, and management, including implementing long-range strategic talent management objectives.
Design and implement learning and professional development programs and staff retreats to engage, motivate, and empower employees – unlocking their potential and helping them grow in their careers.
Support and develop managers, equipping them with standardized frameworks (e.g. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team ) and utilizing best practices in leadership excellence.
Identify key performance indicators for the organization's human resource and talent management functions; assess the organization's success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.
Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs.
Identify and implement new Human Resource processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of staff time and financial resources.
Collaborate with departmental and executive leadership to draft and implement the organization's staffing and operations budgets.
Ensure that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, professional development, organizational structure, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s objectives and long-term strategy.
Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practices throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring awareness and appreciation of underrepresented perspectives and training on equitable processes.
Manage three full-time staff as well as multiple contractors and vendors responsible for finance and accounting, legal and compliance, information technology, facilities management, and various other operationally-related accountabilities.
Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements; maintain knowledge of best practices in employment law; consult with Unite America’s legal counsel when needed.
Think one step ahead in regards to legal liability, risk management, threats to the organization, etc.
Requirements
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are a highly agile team player with the ability to effectively lead a critical department and expansive functional area at Unite America, while independently overseeing a broad range of accountabilities in support of the entire organization. You are highly organized, communicative, and poised, especially in a fast-paced, often remote, and demanding environment. You value authenticity and humility, and you embody the axiom that culture eats strategy for breakfast . You excel working in a mission-driven, nonpartisan organization alongside Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
You possess a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You have 12+ years of relevant work experience (e.g. Human Resources, operations, talent management, recruiting, etc.) and 6+ years of direct supervision experience.
You enjoy coaching, mentoring, and developing people; helping your colleagues become the best version of themselves matters to you.
You possess exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and, when necessary, you’re willing to have hard conversations with subordinates, peers, and superiors alike.
You are a clear, concise, and effective communicator when writing to and speaking with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You possess a working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems, as well as best practices in interview techniques and applicant screening.
You have an all hands on deck, team-first mentality and believe no task is beneath you; you are a true servant leader.
You have an exceptionally high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You have experience developing a strong program of professional development for staff.
You have experience using best practices in assessing job performance.
You are familiar with employment laws and regulations (or are willing to learn fast), especially in Colorado.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You are familiar with the landscape of organizations, parties, and interest groups in the U.S. political system.
You have helped to grow and then lead or help manage a team or organization of 20-40+ employees.
You have experience managing both in-person and remote teams.
You are proficient using LinkedIn Recruiter.
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $150k - $180k)
401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Expense Reimbursements (up to $100 per month for daily transit, parking, and/or home office expenses)
Two days a week of remote/flex work permitted
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ability to live and work in one of the best large cities in America (Denver, CO)
Aug 22, 2022
Full time
Description
Unite America seeks a Vice President, People & Operations . This senior executive role is a unique and timely opportunity to join a leading national, nonpartisan democracy reform organization and 25-person team that is poised to make a scalable, sustainable, and significant impact on the U.S. electoral system. The role will be primarily responsible for acquiring, developing, and retaining top talent to advance the organization’s mission, cultivating a high performing team culture and effective organizational practices that prioritize our shared values, and overseeing all operations functions, including legal and finance. The Vice President, People & Operations reports to the Executive Director and currently manages a team of three full-time staff as well as multiple contractors and vendors.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving the nation’s major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 25-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement — supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized tens of millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in New York City, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “ primary problem ;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. We believe in an inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
This is a senior executive position at Unite America. The role has high accountability, will report directly to the Executive Director, and will serve as an integral member of the executive team helping to drive the mission, values, and performance of the organization.
This is an opportunity for a hardworking and mission-driven individual to work alongside a talented team of political reformers. The position is based in Denver, Colorado (though remote opportunities exist for exceptional candidates) and is a full-time role with full benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and the rest of the executive team to develop, communicate, and execute a holistic people strategy.
Support Unite America’s mission through talent acquisition, development, and management, including implementing long-range strategic talent management objectives.
Design and implement learning and professional development programs and staff retreats to engage, motivate, and empower employees – unlocking their potential and helping them grow in their careers.
Support and develop managers, equipping them with standardized frameworks (e.g. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team ) and utilizing best practices in leadership excellence.
Identify key performance indicators for the organization's human resource and talent management functions; assess the organization's success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.
Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs.
Identify and implement new Human Resource processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of staff time and financial resources.
Collaborate with departmental and executive leadership to draft and implement the organization's staffing and operations budgets.
Ensure that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, professional development, organizational structure, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s objectives and long-term strategy.
Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practices throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring awareness and appreciation of underrepresented perspectives and training on equitable processes.
Manage three full-time staff as well as multiple contractors and vendors responsible for finance and accounting, legal and compliance, information technology, facilities management, and various other operationally-related accountabilities.
Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements; maintain knowledge of best practices in employment law; consult with Unite America’s legal counsel when needed.
Think one step ahead in regards to legal liability, risk management, threats to the organization, etc.
Requirements
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are a highly agile team player with the ability to effectively lead a critical department and expansive functional area at Unite America, while independently overseeing a broad range of accountabilities in support of the entire organization. You are highly organized, communicative, and poised, especially in a fast-paced, often remote, and demanding environment. You value authenticity and humility, and you embody the axiom that culture eats strategy for breakfast . You excel working in a mission-driven, nonpartisan organization alongside Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
You possess a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You have 12+ years of relevant work experience (e.g. Human Resources, operations, talent management, recruiting, etc.) and 6+ years of direct supervision experience.
You enjoy coaching, mentoring, and developing people; helping your colleagues become the best version of themselves matters to you.
You possess exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and, when necessary, you’re willing to have hard conversations with subordinates, peers, and superiors alike.
You are a clear, concise, and effective communicator when writing to and speaking with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You possess a working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems, as well as best practices in interview techniques and applicant screening.
You have an all hands on deck, team-first mentality and believe no task is beneath you; you are a true servant leader.
You have an exceptionally high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You have experience developing a strong program of professional development for staff.
You have experience using best practices in assessing job performance.
You are familiar with employment laws and regulations (or are willing to learn fast), especially in Colorado.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You are familiar with the landscape of organizations, parties, and interest groups in the U.S. political system.
You have helped to grow and then lead or help manage a team or organization of 20-40+ employees.
You have experience managing both in-person and remote teams.
You are proficient using LinkedIn Recruiter.
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $150k - $180k)
401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Expense Reimbursements (up to $100 per month for daily transit, parking, and/or home office expenses)
Two days a week of remote/flex work permitted
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ability to live and work in one of the best large cities in America (Denver, CO)
Description
Unite America seeks a Vice President, People & Operations . This senior executive role is a unique and timely opportunity to join a leading national, nonpartisan democracy reform organization and 25-person team that is poised to make a scalable, sustainable, and significant impact on the U.S. electoral system. The role will be primarily responsible for acquiring, developing, and retaining top talent to advance the organization’s mission, cultivating a high performing team culture and effective organizational practices that prioritize our shared values, and overseeing all operations functions, including legal and finance. The Vice President, People & Operations reports to the Executive Director and currently manages a team of three full-time staff as well as multiple contractors and vendors.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving the nation’s major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 25-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement — supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized tens of millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in New York City, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “ primary problem ;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. We believe in an inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
This is a senior executive position at Unite America. The role has high accountability, will report directly to the Executive Director, and will serve as an integral member of the executive team helping to drive the mission, values, and performance of the organization.
This is an opportunity for a hardworking and mission-driven individual to work alongside a talented team of political reformers. The position is based in Denver, Colorado (though remote opportunities exist for exceptional candidates) and is a full-time role with full benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and the rest of the executive team to develop, communicate, and execute a holistic people strategy.
Support Unite America’s mission through talent acquisition, development, and management, including implementing long-range strategic talent management objectives.
Design and implement learning and professional development programs and staff retreats to engage, motivate, and empower employees – unlocking their potential and helping them grow in their careers.
Support and develop managers, equipping them with standardized frameworks (e.g. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team ) and utilizing best practices in leadership excellence.
Identify key performance indicators for the organization's human resource and talent management functions; assess the organization's success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.
Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs.
Identify and implement new Human Resource processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of staff time and financial resources.
Collaborate with departmental and executive leadership to draft and implement the organization's staffing and operations budgets.
Ensure that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, professional development, organizational structure, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s objectives and long-term strategy.
Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practices throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring awareness and appreciation of underrepresented perspectives and training on equitable processes.
Manage three full-time staff as well as multiple contractors and vendors responsible for finance and accounting, legal and compliance, information technology, facilities management, and various other operationally-related accountabilities.
Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements; maintain knowledge of best practices in employment law; consult with Unite America’s legal counsel when needed.
Think one step ahead in regards to legal liability, risk management, threats to the organization, etc.
Requirements
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are a highly agile team player with the ability to effectively lead a critical department and expansive functional area at Unite America, while independently overseeing a broad range of accountabilities in support of the entire organization. You are highly organized, communicative, and poised, especially in a fast-paced, often remote, and demanding environment. You value authenticity and humility, and you embody the axiom that culture eats strategy for breakfast . You excel working in a mission-driven, nonpartisan organization alongside Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
You possess a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You have 12+ years of relevant work experience (e.g. Human Resources, operations, talent management, recruiting, etc.) and 6+ years of direct supervision experience.
You enjoy coaching, mentoring, and developing people; helping your colleagues become the best version of themselves matters to you.
You possess exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and, when necessary, you’re willing to have hard conversations with subordinates, peers, and superiors alike.
You are a clear, concise, and effective communicator when writing to and speaking with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You possess a working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems, as well as best practices in interview techniques and applicant screening.
You have an all hands on deck, team-first mentality and believe no task is beneath you; you are a true servant leader.
You have an exceptionally high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You have experience developing a strong program of professional development for staff.
You have experience using best practices in assessing job performance.
You are familiar with employment laws and regulations (or are willing to learn fast), especially in Colorado.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You are familiar with the landscape of organizations, parties, and interest groups in the U.S. political system.
You have helped to grow and then lead or help manage a team or organization of 20-40+ employees.
You have experience managing both in-person and remote teams.
You are proficient using LinkedIn Recruiter.
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $150k - $180k)
401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Expense Reimbursements (up to $100 per month for daily transit, parking, and/or home office expenses)
Two days a week of remote/flex work permitted
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ability to live and work in one of the best large cities in America (Denver, CO)
May 10, 2022
Full time
Description
Unite America seeks a Vice President, People & Operations . This senior executive role is a unique and timely opportunity to join a leading national, nonpartisan democracy reform organization and 25-person team that is poised to make a scalable, sustainable, and significant impact on the U.S. electoral system. The role will be primarily responsible for acquiring, developing, and retaining top talent to advance the organization’s mission, cultivating a high performing team culture and effective organizational practices that prioritize our shared values, and overseeing all operations functions, including legal and finance. The Vice President, People & Operations reports to the Executive Director and currently manages a team of three full-time staff as well as multiple contractors and vendors.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving the nation’s major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 25-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement — supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized tens of millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in New York City, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “ primary problem ;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. We believe in an inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
This is a senior executive position at Unite America. The role has high accountability, will report directly to the Executive Director, and will serve as an integral member of the executive team helping to drive the mission, values, and performance of the organization.
This is an opportunity for a hardworking and mission-driven individual to work alongside a talented team of political reformers. The position is based in Denver, Colorado (though remote opportunities exist for exceptional candidates) and is a full-time role with full benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and the rest of the executive team to develop, communicate, and execute a holistic people strategy.
Support Unite America’s mission through talent acquisition, development, and management, including implementing long-range strategic talent management objectives.
Design and implement learning and professional development programs and staff retreats to engage, motivate, and empower employees – unlocking their potential and helping them grow in their careers.
Support and develop managers, equipping them with standardized frameworks (e.g. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team ) and utilizing best practices in leadership excellence.
Identify key performance indicators for the organization's human resource and talent management functions; assess the organization's success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.
Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs.
Identify and implement new Human Resource processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of staff time and financial resources.
Collaborate with departmental and executive leadership to draft and implement the organization's staffing and operations budgets.
Ensure that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, professional development, organizational structure, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s objectives and long-term strategy.
Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practices throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring awareness and appreciation of underrepresented perspectives and training on equitable processes.
Manage three full-time staff as well as multiple contractors and vendors responsible for finance and accounting, legal and compliance, information technology, facilities management, and various other operationally-related accountabilities.
Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements; maintain knowledge of best practices in employment law; consult with Unite America’s legal counsel when needed.
Think one step ahead in regards to legal liability, risk management, threats to the organization, etc.
Requirements
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are a highly agile team player with the ability to effectively lead a critical department and expansive functional area at Unite America, while independently overseeing a broad range of accountabilities in support of the entire organization. You are highly organized, communicative, and poised, especially in a fast-paced, often remote, and demanding environment. You value authenticity and humility, and you embody the axiom that culture eats strategy for breakfast . You excel working in a mission-driven, nonpartisan organization alongside Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
You possess a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You have 12+ years of relevant work experience (e.g. Human Resources, operations, talent management, recruiting, etc.) and 6+ years of direct supervision experience.
You enjoy coaching, mentoring, and developing people; helping your colleagues become the best version of themselves matters to you.
You possess exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and, when necessary, you’re willing to have hard conversations with subordinates, peers, and superiors alike.
You are a clear, concise, and effective communicator when writing to and speaking with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You possess a working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems, as well as best practices in interview techniques and applicant screening.
You have an all hands on deck, team-first mentality and believe no task is beneath you; you are a true servant leader.
You have an exceptionally high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You have experience developing a strong program of professional development for staff.
You have experience using best practices in assessing job performance.
You are familiar with employment laws and regulations (or are willing to learn fast), especially in Colorado.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You are familiar with the landscape of organizations, parties, and interest groups in the U.S. political system.
You have helped to grow and then lead or help manage a team or organization of 20-40+ employees.
You have experience managing both in-person and remote teams.
You are proficient using LinkedIn Recruiter.
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $150k - $180k)
401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Expense Reimbursements (up to $100 per month for daily transit, parking, and/or home office expenses)
Two days a week of remote/flex work permitted
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ability to live and work in one of the best large cities in America (Denver, CO)
Description
Unite America seeks a full-time Program Associate. The Program Associate is responsible for providing project management, administrative, and research support to the Reform and Partnerships team.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving our major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 20-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement--supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting in NYC, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “ primary problem ;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. An inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
The Program Associate will play a key role in a fast-paced organization and department working to rapidly scale the number of political reform campaigns across the country. No day will be the same, but the individual will be a key player in administering a number of key functions and programs, including the evaluation of grant proposals, the development of investment collateral, and the execution of new strategic and programmatic initiatives.
The Program Associate will be based in Denver, CO reporting to the Sr. Director of Policy and Partnerships and working closely with the Managing Director. This is a full-time role with full benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist senior team members in driving new strategic initiatives (e.g. conservative mobilization and voting rights groups engagement)
Support the evaluation of grant proposals and help ensure the accountability for results among campaigns and organizations in our investment portfolio
Help develop partnerships with 25+ key national nonpartisan allies and hundreds of state and local partners
Maintain movement wide resources such as a polling bank and the democracyjobs.org platform
Draft updates on our investment portfolio for internal and external stakeholders
Attend virtual events and presentations and provide notes to senior staff
Conduct ad hoc research projects
Administer grant agreements by working with grantees and our operations team
Interface with our development and operations teams to track the Unite America Fund budget
Provide project management for new and existing programmatic initiatives
Organize and maintain key files, including trackers, budgets, and proposals
Contribute to the organization’s culture and live our values in the workplace
Requirements
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are entrepreneurial, mission aligned and a dynamic self-starter who can proactively identify and address challenges and opportunities. You are eager to organize, improve processes, and learn. You have proven experience administering programs, supporting projects, and conducting research.
QUALIFICATIONS
You have 2+ years of relevant work experience, ideally in a political or nonprofit capacity.
You have a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You can multitask, prioritize, and execute at a high level.
You are energized by a fast-paced, innovative environment with high expectations.
You are a clear, concise, and effective communicator when writing to and speaking with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You have project management and research experience.
You possess an all hands on deck, team-first mentality, and you believe no task is beneath you.
You have a very high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You feel comfortable creating, refining, and maintaining spreadsheets and tracking systems.
You are proficient in Google suite (e.g. Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
[Ideal] You have a bachelor’s degree.
[Ideal] You have experience in the politics industry.
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $45k - $50k)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity and paternity)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ideal location: our office headquarters is in the heart of Denver
Aug 13, 2021
Full time
Description
Unite America seeks a full-time Program Associate. The Program Associate is responsible for providing project management, administrative, and research support to the Reform and Partnerships team.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving our major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 20-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement--supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting in NYC, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “ primary problem ;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. An inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
The Program Associate will play a key role in a fast-paced organization and department working to rapidly scale the number of political reform campaigns across the country. No day will be the same, but the individual will be a key player in administering a number of key functions and programs, including the evaluation of grant proposals, the development of investment collateral, and the execution of new strategic and programmatic initiatives.
The Program Associate will be based in Denver, CO reporting to the Sr. Director of Policy and Partnerships and working closely with the Managing Director. This is a full-time role with full benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist senior team members in driving new strategic initiatives (e.g. conservative mobilization and voting rights groups engagement)
Support the evaluation of grant proposals and help ensure the accountability for results among campaigns and organizations in our investment portfolio
Help develop partnerships with 25+ key national nonpartisan allies and hundreds of state and local partners
Maintain movement wide resources such as a polling bank and the democracyjobs.org platform
Draft updates on our investment portfolio for internal and external stakeholders
Attend virtual events and presentations and provide notes to senior staff
Conduct ad hoc research projects
Administer grant agreements by working with grantees and our operations team
Interface with our development and operations teams to track the Unite America Fund budget
Provide project management for new and existing programmatic initiatives
Organize and maintain key files, including trackers, budgets, and proposals
Contribute to the organization’s culture and live our values in the workplace
Requirements
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are entrepreneurial, mission aligned and a dynamic self-starter who can proactively identify and address challenges and opportunities. You are eager to organize, improve processes, and learn. You have proven experience administering programs, supporting projects, and conducting research.
QUALIFICATIONS
You have 2+ years of relevant work experience, ideally in a political or nonprofit capacity.
You have a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You can multitask, prioritize, and execute at a high level.
You are energized by a fast-paced, innovative environment with high expectations.
You are a clear, concise, and effective communicator when writing to and speaking with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You have project management and research experience.
You possess an all hands on deck, team-first mentality, and you believe no task is beneath you.
You have a very high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You feel comfortable creating, refining, and maintaining spreadsheets and tracking systems.
You are proficient in Google suite (e.g. Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
[Ideal] You have a bachelor’s degree.
[Ideal] You have experience in the politics industry.
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $45k - $50k)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity and paternity)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ideal location: our office headquarters is in the heart of Denver
Description
Unite America seeks a full-time Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant will primarily support the Executive Team and carry out administrative and office functions.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving our major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 20-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement--supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting in NYC, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “ primary problem ;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. An inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented, hardworking, and mission-driven individual to work alongside a talented team of political reformers. A committed and high-performing Executive Assistant will have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the operational efficiency and team culture of the organization.
The Executive Assistant will report to the Sr. Director, Operations & People. The position is based in Denver, CO. This is a full-time role with full benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage Executive Director’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, booking travel, troubleshooting conflicts, optimizing for time efficiencies, and managing relationships.
Replenish and budget office necessities, including snacks and office supplies.
Carry out daily office operations, including greeting visitors, managing internal / external communications, getting mail, and working with building maintenance as needed.
Support logistical planning of team-building events, including staff retreats.
Provide administrative and project support to other departments upon request.
Manage and troubleshoot information systems, including G Suite and video conferencing; assist team in operating systems.
Assist with special Executive Team projects as needed, such as metric-tracking and reporting.
Requirements
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are a highly agile team player with the ability to effectively manage and independently execute a range of tasks. You are supremely organized, communicative, and poised, especially in a fast-paced and demanding environment. You are strategic and intentional in how you prioritize your time, and are able to design systems and processes that generate maximum efficiencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
You have 2+ years of relevant work experience.
You have a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You are energized by a fast-paced, innovative environment with high expectations.
You are a clear, concise, and effective communicator when writing to and speaking with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You possess an all hands on deck, team-first mentality, and you believe no task is beneath you.
You have a very high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You are proficient in Google suite (e.g. Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
You are willing and able to work non-traditional hours as necessary to be responsive to scheduling requests and communications from Executive Team members.
You possess a demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and execute at a high level with keen attention to detail and minimal direction.
You possess a knack for problem-solving and learning new systems.
[Ideal] You have a bachelor’s degree.
[Ideal] You have experience in the politics industry
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $45k - $50k)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity and paternity)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ideal location: our office headquarters is in the heart of Denver
Aug 13, 2021
Full time
Description
Unite America seeks a full-time Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant will primarily support the Executive Team and carry out administrative and office functions.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving our major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 20-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement--supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting in NYC, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “ primary problem ;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. An inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented, hardworking, and mission-driven individual to work alongside a talented team of political reformers. A committed and high-performing Executive Assistant will have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the operational efficiency and team culture of the organization.
The Executive Assistant will report to the Sr. Director, Operations & People. The position is based in Denver, CO. This is a full-time role with full benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage Executive Director’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, booking travel, troubleshooting conflicts, optimizing for time efficiencies, and managing relationships.
Replenish and budget office necessities, including snacks and office supplies.
Carry out daily office operations, including greeting visitors, managing internal / external communications, getting mail, and working with building maintenance as needed.
Support logistical planning of team-building events, including staff retreats.
Provide administrative and project support to other departments upon request.
Manage and troubleshoot information systems, including G Suite and video conferencing; assist team in operating systems.
Assist with special Executive Team projects as needed, such as metric-tracking and reporting.
Requirements
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are a highly agile team player with the ability to effectively manage and independently execute a range of tasks. You are supremely organized, communicative, and poised, especially in a fast-paced and demanding environment. You are strategic and intentional in how you prioritize your time, and are able to design systems and processes that generate maximum efficiencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
You have 2+ years of relevant work experience.
You have a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You are energized by a fast-paced, innovative environment with high expectations.
You are a clear, concise, and effective communicator when writing to and speaking with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You possess an all hands on deck, team-first mentality, and you believe no task is beneath you.
You have a very high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You are proficient in Google suite (e.g. Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
You are willing and able to work non-traditional hours as necessary to be responsive to scheduling requests and communications from Executive Team members.
You possess a demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and execute at a high level with keen attention to detail and minimal direction.
You possess a knack for problem-solving and learning new systems.
[Ideal] You have a bachelor’s degree.
[Ideal] You have experience in the politics industry
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $45k - $50k)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity and paternity)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ideal location: our office headquarters is in the heart of Denver
Description
Unite America seeks a full-time Sr. Communications Director to lead our communications team and advance our mission to unite, scale, and grow the movement to put voters first.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving our major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 20-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement--supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting in NYC, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “ primary problem ;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. An inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications pro who is ready to lead collaborative and innovative work alongside a talented team of political reformers. A committed and high-performing Sr. Communications Director will have the unique opportunity to spearhead the expansion of Unite America’s media relations work, shape national narrative around democracy reform, and positively influence the team culture of the organization.
The Sr. Communications Director will play a vital role in shaping a bold vision to protect and promote Unite America’s mission and strategic plan. The right candidate will drive initiatives for communications strategy and media advocacy, working closely with leaders in other departments and partner organizations to educate the public on the aims and progress of the democracy reform movement. The role requires a strategic thinker with skill in applying communications tactics to reach organizational goals, while ensuring impactful content development across multiple platforms. The Sr. Communications Director will develop and achieve short and long-term goals across organizational priorities and have a meticulous approach to conceiving and executing plans of action.
The Sr. Communications Director will report to the Managing Director. The position is based in Denver, CO. This is a full-time role with full benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
DRIVE COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION
Identify specific communications goals for Unite America that are ambitious and achievable, and that both deepen public understanding/awareness about critical issues and promote Unite America’s brand and mission; develop plans and strategies to reach goals, and measure progress; determine and execute appropriate communications tactics to disseminate Unite America news, promote programmatic priorities, publicize events and broaden Unite America’s audiences.
Oversee all aspects of media relations and Unite America staff engaged in it, including writing and disseminating press releases and advisories, pitching stories to targeted reporters, fielding media requests, managing a media database, drafting talking points, making statements, arranging interviews with Unite America spokespersons, and coaching spokespersons. Focus on the following three priorities:
Unite America brand - Define and promote our brand as an innovative, leading, aggressively nonpartisan organization among core audiences including philanthropists, journalists, and elected officials.
Movement narrative - Engage with partners and grantees to shape strategy and support specific projects to build a national narrative and elevate public awareness and support for our priority electoral reform issues, including nonpartisan primaries, ranked choice voting, anti-gerrymandering, and vote at home policies.
Organizational communications - lead day-to-day communications work across the organization, including supporting three in-state advocacy programs, to develop content & collateral, drive earned media, and oversee stakeholder updates.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with members of the media and political influencers to advance the organization's strategies.
Monitor and oversee the messaging and content across Unite America’s digital channels, including website, social media (currently Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and emails, as well as print collateral.
Collaborate and build relationships with key partners, stakeholders, elected officials and campaigns as needed.
Provide high-level strategic communications thinking and advice to the organization and team members.
MANAGE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM & FOSTER ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Manage communications staff and team growth, including professional development mentorship.
Work closely with key staff in other departments to align goals, strategies and tactics across the organization and ensure that new messaging, departmental goals, media hits, and more is shared internally and incorporated into all external communications.
Attend team retreats, conferences, and priority meetings.
Contribute to and support team culture and initiatives to foster a supportive, collaborative, and diverse work environment.
Represent our organizational values-- found here .
Requirements
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are a highly agile team player with the ability to effectively project manage and collaborate up, down, and across an organization. You have strong strategic sensibility, including the ability to develop effective messaging that addresses the short term but builds toward a long term vision. You have exceptional judgment and ability to handle rapid-response scenarios calmly under pressure.
QUALIFICATIONS
You have a minimum of 7 years designing and implementing media relations, creative communications and branding strategies.
You love team building, developing people, and mentoring. You have experience successfully managing direct reports, managing up, and dotted line project management.
You have a proven track record of shaping narratives, driving press hits, and message development.
You are especially skilled at relationship building and collaboration inside organizations and externally with media, partners and stakeholders.
You have developed impactful relationships with reporters and news outlets across newspaper, television, radio, podcasts, and web.
You have a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You are energized by a fast-paced, innovative environment with high expectations.
You are a clear, concise, and effective communicator when writing to and speaking with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You possess an all hands on deck, team-first mentality, and you believe no task is beneath you.
You have a very high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You are willing and able to work non-traditional hours as necessary to be responsive to communications needs.
You possess a demonstrated ability to project manage, prioritize, and execute at a high level with keen attention to detail and minimal direction.
You possess a knack for problem-solving and learning new systems.
[Ideal] You have a bachelor’s degree.
[Ideal] You have experience in politics and advocacy.
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $100k - $115k)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity and paternity)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ideal location: our office headquarters is in the heart of Denver
Aug 13, 2021
Full time
Description
Unite America seeks a full-time Sr. Communications Director to lead our communications team and advance our mission to unite, scale, and grow the movement to put voters first.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents that aims to foster a representative and functional government committed to solving our major challenges. We invest in candidates, campaigns, and organizations to advance nonpartisan electoral reforms that improve governing incentives and put voters first.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 20-person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement--supporting, coordinating and executing to advance policy and elect pro-reform candidates. The Unite America Fund launched in 2019 and has since mobilized millions of dollars from dozens of philanthropists to reform campaigns and candidates across the country.
Over the last three years, the Unite America Fund has been the driving force behind passing and implementing Ranked Choice Voting in NYC, the largest expansion of RCV in history; defeating the most extremist member of Congress in their primary election in 2020; adopting a first of it's kind final-four voting system in Alaska to address the “ primary problem ;” winning an anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; and electing state lawmakers across the country who have formed cross-partisan legislative caucuses already advancing groundbreaking electoral reforms. We are focused on dramatically scaling our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country. An inclusive democracy where leaders embrace problem solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, organizationally, we have a vision of building a team that reflects diverse identities, experiences and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications pro who is ready to lead collaborative and innovative work alongside a talented team of political reformers. A committed and high-performing Sr. Communications Director will have the unique opportunity to spearhead the expansion of Unite America’s media relations work, shape national narrative around democracy reform, and positively influence the team culture of the organization.
The Sr. Communications Director will play a vital role in shaping a bold vision to protect and promote Unite America’s mission and strategic plan. The right candidate will drive initiatives for communications strategy and media advocacy, working closely with leaders in other departments and partner organizations to educate the public on the aims and progress of the democracy reform movement. The role requires a strategic thinker with skill in applying communications tactics to reach organizational goals, while ensuring impactful content development across multiple platforms. The Sr. Communications Director will develop and achieve short and long-term goals across organizational priorities and have a meticulous approach to conceiving and executing plans of action.
The Sr. Communications Director will report to the Managing Director. The position is based in Denver, CO. This is a full-time role with full benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
DRIVE COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION
Identify specific communications goals for Unite America that are ambitious and achievable, and that both deepen public understanding/awareness about critical issues and promote Unite America’s brand and mission; develop plans and strategies to reach goals, and measure progress; determine and execute appropriate communications tactics to disseminate Unite America news, promote programmatic priorities, publicize events and broaden Unite America’s audiences.
Oversee all aspects of media relations and Unite America staff engaged in it, including writing and disseminating press releases and advisories, pitching stories to targeted reporters, fielding media requests, managing a media database, drafting talking points, making statements, arranging interviews with Unite America spokespersons, and coaching spokespersons. Focus on the following three priorities:
Unite America brand - Define and promote our brand as an innovative, leading, aggressively nonpartisan organization among core audiences including philanthropists, journalists, and elected officials.
Movement narrative - Engage with partners and grantees to shape strategy and support specific projects to build a national narrative and elevate public awareness and support for our priority electoral reform issues, including nonpartisan primaries, ranked choice voting, anti-gerrymandering, and vote at home policies.
Organizational communications - lead day-to-day communications work across the organization, including supporting three in-state advocacy programs, to develop content & collateral, drive earned media, and oversee stakeholder updates.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with members of the media and political influencers to advance the organization's strategies.
Monitor and oversee the messaging and content across Unite America’s digital channels, including website, social media (currently Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and emails, as well as print collateral.
Collaborate and build relationships with key partners, stakeholders, elected officials and campaigns as needed.
Provide high-level strategic communications thinking and advice to the organization and team members.
MANAGE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM & FOSTER ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Manage communications staff and team growth, including professional development mentorship.
Work closely with key staff in other departments to align goals, strategies and tactics across the organization and ensure that new messaging, departmental goals, media hits, and more is shared internally and incorporated into all external communications.
Attend team retreats, conferences, and priority meetings.
Contribute to and support team culture and initiatives to foster a supportive, collaborative, and diverse work environment.
Represent our organizational values-- found here .
Requirements
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are a highly agile team player with the ability to effectively project manage and collaborate up, down, and across an organization. You have strong strategic sensibility, including the ability to develop effective messaging that addresses the short term but builds toward a long term vision. You have exceptional judgment and ability to handle rapid-response scenarios calmly under pressure.
QUALIFICATIONS
You have a minimum of 7 years designing and implementing media relations, creative communications and branding strategies.
You love team building, developing people, and mentoring. You have experience successfully managing direct reports, managing up, and dotted line project management.
You have a proven track record of shaping narratives, driving press hits, and message development.
You are especially skilled at relationship building and collaboration inside organizations and externally with media, partners and stakeholders.
You have developed impactful relationships with reporters and news outlets across newspaper, television, radio, podcasts, and web.
You have a strong desire to fix a broken political system and passion for our cause.
You are energized by a fast-paced, innovative environment with high expectations.
You are a clear, concise, and effective communicator when writing to and speaking with colleagues and external stakeholders.
You possess an all hands on deck, team-first mentality, and you believe no task is beneath you.
You have a very high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
You are willing and able to work non-traditional hours as necessary to be responsive to communications needs.
You possess a demonstrated ability to project manage, prioritize, and execute at a high level with keen attention to detail and minimal direction.
You possess a knack for problem-solving and learning new systems.
[Ideal] You have a bachelor’s degree.
[Ideal] You have experience in politics and advocacy.
Benefits
THE PERKS
Competitive Compensation (est. $100k - $115k)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, and public holidays)
Family Leave (maternity and paternity)
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Ideal location: our office headquarters is in the heart of Denver
