Organization Overview and Mission
Chispa Arizona, a program of the League of Conservation Voters, is elevating growing voices, political power, and civic engagement for a cleaner future for our state. Our mission is to build the capacity of Latino families to influence policy makers and pressure polluters to protect communities’ rights to clean air and water, healthy neighborhoods and a safe climate for generations to come. Chispa Arizona launched in July 2014, and through grassroots community organizing, issue campaigns, and civic engagement, is creating local wins that collectively create momentum for strong national action on climate change. At the same time, we are growing the infrastructure and leadership in communities that result in Latino families having the political clout to stand up to polluters and demand accountability from decision-makers who have turned a blind eye to environmental racism and disparities in our communities.
Chispa Arizona is seeking to contract a Campaign Manager for the 2024 election cycle
Chispa Arizona is seeking a campaign manager to implement a field and paid media program for the 2024 election cycle. The ideal candidate is committed to social justice and will lead a field program that includes multiple layers of engagement. The Chispa AZ Campaign Manager will know how to lead and manage teams, monitor progress of campaigns, and be able to troubleshoot and pivot the program in real time. They will collaborate with the Chispa Arizona Executive Director, the Chispa Arizona Advocacy Director and other Chispa Arizona staff.
Responsibilities:
Organize, direct, and lead a campaign to elect pro-environment and pro-democracy candidates in collaboration with field and digital vendors, partners and consultants
Manage a comprehensive, data-driven field plan that includes collaboration with Chispa Arizona team and partner vendors using all platforms for field and digital contact
Monitor and support setting, meeting and exceeding metrics for direct voter contact, digital, text, and field programs
Work with state coalition table, America Votes, and organizational partners to troubleshoot, coordinate, and improve programs
Ensure compliance and reporting of all electoral activities working with the Chispa Arizona Executive Director
Oversee and support in creation of electoral materials, ensuring that materials are culturally competent.
Support in budget management
Work and support campaign strategize in close collaboration with campaign vendors, prioritizing effective communication, reporting, accountability, training, and quality control
Work with teams and coalition partners to tackle climate specific challenges—supporting the development of recommended benchmarks and practices for door-to-door field work, as well as effectively integrating larger use of innovative tactics in motivating, persuading, and turning-out our targeted voters
Write proposals and reports for internal and external use
Necessary Skills and Qualifications:
At least two cycles of experience in electoral field programs
Experience managing and training high performing staff
Experience tracking data in VAN, Votebuilder, and/or other electoral databases
Experience setting up canvasses and managing paid field
Ability to design, maintain and improve a goal-oriented accountability structure
Strong understanding of coalition work
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; successful at motivating staff to meet recruitment and voter contact goals
Strong cultural competence with communities of color and experience working with diverse groups
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent deadlines
Applicants must be highly organized and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced campaign environment
Access to reliable transportation
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Understanding of voter penetration and micro-targeting
Bi-lingual in Spanish and English
Experience working in coalition
Experience working on an independent expenditure campaign
Experience planning and executing a paid media campaign
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience ranging from $7,000-$8,000 per month
Please send resumes with subject line: CAMPAIGN MANAGER to Jose Martinez at jmartinez@lcv.org June 9, 2024