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Chief Campaigns Officer

Chief Campaigns Officer
Organization: Voto Latino
Location: Washington, DC
Date Posted: 09/09/2024
Summary

The Chief Campaigns Officer is a key position within Voto Latino’s leadership that oversees and manages multiple departments, including communications, partnerships, events, and government affairs for Voto Latino Foundation, a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization, and its sister 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, Voto Latino. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing multiple departments and building relationships with key partners and stakeholders. This is a senior position and reports to the President.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive campaign strategies that align with Voto Latino’s missions and goals.
  • Build and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including Congress, Administration, national, and local partners.
  • Lead Voto Latino’s political and communication portfolio, working to enhance Voto Latino’s work and mission.
  • Oversee Voto Latino’s Events Team, including both legacy and strategic events.
  • Work alongside the Development Team to secure necessary funding for campaigns and events.
  • Manage Voto Latino’s partnerships portfolio, extending to state and local organizations.
  • Guide and maintain a cohesive approach across departmental efforts.
  • Establish and track metrics and key performance indicators to measure the success of campaigns and strategic events.
  • Manage and mentor a team of junior and senior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related capacity.
  • 10+ years of experience in nonprofits or government affairs running large, integrated campaigns and/or programs.
  • Experience managing staff and staff managers, including guiding goal-setting and task management.
  • Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills – experience as a spokesperson optional, but not required.
  • Experience working within nonprofit, civic, voting rights organizations, and prior experience working with members of Congress is preferred.
  • Highly collaborative style; extensive experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
  • Experience working with high levels of discretion and handling confidential or sensitive information.
  • Experience working with or for a (c)(4) organization preferred.
  • A track record of building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated commitment to, and awareness of, Latino civil rights and/or issues of social justice.

Salary & Benefits

  • Annual salary: Between $160,000 and $180,000.
  • Voto Latino offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, and paid vacation leave.
  • This is a full-time employment position.

To Apply

To apply, email [email protected] with your resume. A cover letter is optional but not required. Please use “Chief Campaigns Officer” in the subject line.

About Voto Latino

Voto Latino is a nonpartisan organization that empowers Next Gen Latinos to claim a better future for themselves and their community. United by the belief that Latino issues are American issues and American issues are Latino issues, Voto Latino is dedicated to uplifting new and diverse voices to develop leaders by engaging youth, media, technology, and celebrities to promote positive change. Learn more by visiting www.votolatino.org.

Voto Latino is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, LGBTQIA+ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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