Compensation: $28.85/hr
Hours: Part time (20hrs/week) Feb-April, Full time (40hrs/week) May-November.
Location Requirements and Preferences: This role is required to reside in Washington State. Washington Youth Alliance Action Fund is proud to call ourselves a truly statewide organization, and as such prioritizes hiring individuals who are rooted in community and can bring their experiences to our youth-led organization. We are prioritizing applications from the following geographies, although all are welcome to apply: Central Washington, North Central Washington, and the Olympic Peninsula. Please note this role will require frequent travel across the state.
To apply: Please fill out this form, and we will be in touch. The deadline for applications is Jan 12 at 5pm PST.
Position Overview
The Statewide Campaign Manager will coordinate Vote16 efforts across multiple municipalities, support youth-led organizing teams, manage coalition relationships, and ensure campaign activities align with both local ballot timelines and statewide movement-building goals. This position reports to the Washington Youth Alliance Executive Director and works closely with the Campaign Consultant.
Washington Youth Alliance Action Fund (WYA/AF) is a 501(c)(4) organization that serves as the statewide, youth‑led organizing homebase where young people turn grassroots power into political action. It combines issue campaigns, policy advocacy, and direct engagement with lawmakers to elevate youth voices on issues such as mental health funding, gun‑violence prevention, and expansion of voting rights.
Vote16 is an international movement to extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds. In Washington State, this would include voting for city council, school board, and local ballot measures that directly impact young people's daily lives. Cities like College Park, MD and Berkeley, CA have successfully implemented Vote16. Our strategy involves building youth power through both advocacy efforts and ballot measure campaigns, adapting our approach to what's possible in each community.
The initiative recognizes that 16- and 17-year-olds work, pay taxes, and are affected by local policies, yet have no formal voice in these decisions. By lowering the voting age for local elections, we can increase civic engagement, improve voter turnout habits, and ensure youth perspectives are represented in local governance.
Position Duties & Responsibilities
Local Campaign Coordination
Oversee ballot initiative campaigns in pilot cities
Coordinate signature gathering efforts, including management of volunteer signature collection and quality control processes
Develop and maintain campaign timelines across multiple jurisdictions, tracking critical deadlines for each municipality
Support city-level organizing teams with strategic guidance, messaging consistency, and resource allocation
Prepare local campaigns for potential legal challenges by coordinating with legal counsel on ballot language and constitutional strategy
Youth Leadership & Organizing
Support Vote16 Co-Chairs across regional teams (Central, Eastern, Southwest Washington) in collaboration with the WYA Organizing Coordinator.
Ensure youth remain at the forefront of campaign decision-making while providing adult support and mentorship
Recruit and support storytellers who can speak authentically about why Vote16 matters
Coalition Building & Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain relationships with coalition partners including youth organizations, civic groups, educators, and tribal nations
Manage endorsement cultivation and maintain relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and organizational partners
Facilitate productive coalition meetings that avoid 'coalition drift' and ensure meaningful participation
Campaign Operations & Planning
Develop and regularly update statewide campaign plan in consultation with Executive Director and coalition leadership
Manage campaign budget and cash flow, ensuring pledged funds arrive in time to meet obligations
Support fundraising activities including preparation of donor materials, briefings, and grant reporting
Develop voter contact, communications, and GOTV strategies appropriate for each target municipality
Solicit proposals and manage relationships with vendors (media, digital, polling) as needed
Communications & Advocacy
Ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging across all campaign activities
Create review processes for earned media, social media, and paid advertising
Support legislative advocacy efforts at the state level
Fundraising & Development
Work with the Executive Director and development staff to execute fundraising plans in relation to the campaign.
Support donor cultivation through briefings, meetings, and relationship management, as needed.
Position Requirements
At least 2 cycles of campaign, organizing, or advocacy experience
Demonstrated commitment to youth leadership and civic engagement
Experience managing multiple projects or campaigns simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative spirit and ability to work across diverse coalitions
Comfortable with remote work and digital collaboration tools
Preferred Qualifications
Washington State-based candidates strongly preferred
Experience with ballot initiative campaigns or electoral work
Bilingual in Spanish
Experience managing budgets and campaign finances
Background working with youth-led organizations or movements
Familiarity with Washington State civic infrastructure and political landscape
Washington Youth Alliance Action Fund is committed to building an inclusive movement. We encourage applications from individuals historically underrepresented in organizing, including BIPOC candidates, young people, members of tribal nations, and individuals from rural communities. We believe our movement is strongest when led by those who reflect the diverse communities we serve.