Title: Political Affairs Manager
Department: Government Affairs
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President, Political Affairs
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on experience): $68,884-$84,079
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Political Affairs Manager who will work closely with the Vice President, Political Affairs to implement our coordinated electoral programs and support the efforts of our government affairs team to build relationships with candidates and elected officials, including candidate endorsements, PAC management, candidate fundraising and the member mobilization program. The Political Affairs Manager will help interview candidates, write endorsement proposals, manage PAC contributions of over $1 million per cycle, work cross-departmentally as well as with external candidate campaign staff to publicly announce endorsements of candidates for federal office across the country and provide other support for our endorsed candidates, and lift up the importance of climate and environmental justice in the election and highlight the critical role of LCV in the elections. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about politics, racial justice and environmental advocacy.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Political Affairs Manager” in the subject line by September 20, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
https://www.lcv.org/careers/lcv-job-openings/political-affairs-manager/
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution. For this reason, racial justice and equity are inextricably linked to protecting our environment. Within the organization, we are actively building a workplace culture that demonstrates how we value equity and inclusion through more intentional and inclusive practices. We are committed to building an organization that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.