Colorado Senior Strategy and Program Director

America Votes

  • Denver, CO
  • $95,000-110,000 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
  • Apply easily
Organization OverviewAmerica Votes works year-round to build a more representative democracy, strengthen every American's right to vote, and win elections in key states.America Votes leads a robust, growing coalition of more than 400 progressive organizations across the country, building coordinated plans and executing shared strategies to win elections. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in states.For more than 20 years, America Votes has been the common link between many of the most influential and impactful issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes' work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, America Votes and its partners have engaged communities across the country to act on critical issues - from fighting for working families, to defending reproductive freedom, to protecting the environment, and more - and mobilized millions of voters.Racial Equity StatementAs a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition. We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, including the right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work face.America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.Position DescriptionAmerica Votes is seeking a dynamic, collaborative leader with a history of successfully executing issue and electoral campaign programs as well as deep experience building strong partnerships and coalitions to serve as the Colorado Senior Strategy and Program Director through 2026.This position is responsible for developing the strategy to advance coalition-wide priorities and managing the execution of coordinated direct voter contact plans in Colorado. The Senior Director will coordinate strategies between state and national partners to maximize the priorities, resources, and effectiveness of all partners.The Senior Director will take a strategic, collaborative, and flexible approach to coalition management and leverage immediate political opportunities to service short and long-term strategic priorities.The ideal candidate will have expertise in electoral field program management, superb interpersonal skills, a demonstrated commitment to racial equity, the ability to foster trust and respect with stakeholders, and the capacity to lead an inclusive, collaborative and diverse coalition of partner organizations. This is a full-time temporary position that ends on December 31, 2026. This is a management position and is not union eligible.Location and Reporting StructureThis position is based in Denver, Colorado with travel around the state required. The Colorado Senior Strategy and Program Director reports to the Deputy Director of State Engagement.Key Responsibilities
  • Work with America Votes partner organizations and stakeholders to design efficient and strategic electoral and voter education plans.
  • Work with America Votes' national team to identify in-state funding opportunities to support America Votes' operations and partner-led programs.
  • Serve as a liaison between national and state based partners to align resources and strategies. Convene individual coalition partners and the collective table on a regular basis and facilitate discussions, decision making, and other critical work.
  • Assist local organizations in identifying resources to build capacity and improve performance, shared strategy, and organization-specific campaign plans.
  • Lead the coalition in approaching campaign, electoral, and coalition work through a lens of racial equity.
  • Support or develop ongoing programs and legislative advocacy related to election modernization in collaboration with voting rights organizations and advocates.
  • Manage the Colorado staff of America Votes. Manage lobbying contracts and vendors as assigned.
  • Play a key role in shaping America Votes strategy for the ongoing engagement and coordination of stakeholders in Colorado-focused programs.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
  • 6+ years of electoral and advocacy campaign experience. At least two cycles in leadership for statewide campaign operations and management of campaign staff.
  • Expertise in electoral field program management, including outstanding organizing skills and the ability to write, evaluate, and execute winning campaign plans with a strong direct voter contact component. Ideal candidates have experience with ballot initiatives, early voting programs and strategies, and election modernization programs.
  • Ability to successfully manage a coalition in a thoughtful, strategic and inclusive manner. Proven track record of leading work through a lens of racial equity.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent political judgment and discretion.
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize the strengths of others; to coach, manage, and develop them as professionals; and to exemplify a people-management style that is results-oriented, inclusive, collaborative, and respectful.
  • Superb interpersonal skills, with an impressive history of forging strong and positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Ability to negotiate, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and strategically disagree.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience working with funders, including preparing reports and presentations.
  • Ability to understand and synthesize data, using it to inform strategy and problem solve across diverse audiences.
  • Willingness to work long and irregular hours campaign style hours and to travel as needed.
CompensationSalary range is $95,000 - $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with a potential election year bonus, based on performance and the state's election landscape and at the discretion of America Votes.America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, a monthly cell phone stipend, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after four months of continuous service with the organization. America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy including paid vacation; paid sick leave and personal days; at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth; and paid organizational time off from at least December 25 to January 1. This position is temporary and ends on December 31, 2026.To ApplyPlease submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form. Applications will be accepted until the position is closed, but priority is given if you apply by August 31, 2025.If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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