Rule of Law Coordinator

About the Job
Public Citizen seeks a strategic, energetic, and experienced leader to serve as Rule of Law Coordinator for our Democracy Campaign. The Rule of Law Coordinator will work with the Mobilizing Manager to build strategic campaigns and coalitions to oppose the Trump administration’s attacks on our democracy and the rule of law, as well as his attempts to target vulnerable populations, dismantle essential programs, and attack institutions of civil society.

The Rule of Law Coordinator will develop strategies and campaigns to move key populations and pillars of society to demand an inclusive democracy. This could include, but is not limited to, universities, unions, faith organizations, the legal community, veterans and military, state and local leaders, corporations, and other key pillars of society, including the Rule of Law Grassroots Strategies and Tactics Working Group that Public Citizen coordinates. The right candidate will be a sharp strategic thinker, creative tactician, thoughtful and empowering organizer, as well as a skilled campaigner.

Public Citizen’s Democracy Campaign works to protect and build a stronger democracy in the United States. Democracy and the rule of law in the United States are under systematic attack by the Trump administration. Big money raised in secret undermines the voice of the people in our elections, the freedom to vote is under assault, and lawlessness by the executive branch is increasing. We are working to mobilize people en masse and on strategic campaigns to protect the foundation of our democracy.

Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more than 500,000 members and supporters. We hold governments and corporations accountable with campaigns and advocacy before all branches of government on issues including money in politics, open government, financial regulation, the democracy crisis, fair trade, consumer protection, access to justice, workplace safety, drug and medical device safety, and more.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please submit your materials quickly.

Responsibilities

Strategic planning and execution: Work with the team and coalition partners to develop grassroots strategies and plans, execute them, and build creative strategies and tactics to address rule of law violations. Support the leadership and planning of sub-groups including within the legal community, students and universities, the faith community, corporate campaigning, state-based efforts, veterans, unlikely allies, and creative tactics.

Implementing creative grassroots tactics: In partnership with senior staff and allies, try new grassroots tactics and build out creative grassroots campaigns designed to build strategic power and numbers in between mass mobilizations.

Organizing: Uplift and organize mass and targeted grassroots actions, both organically led and led by coalitions and organizational allies.

Engagement: Support mobilizing with a wide variety of constituents, including building bridges to those who may not have mobilized together before, which might include military families, business and faith leaders, etc.

Website Management and Communications: Develop ways to communicate the activities of the working group, including ensuring our website is up to date with current actions and activities, and other projects as needed.

Qualifications

Five or more years of relevant campaign, organizing, or advocacy experience. Knowledge of our substantive issue areas and existing relationships with key allies, officials, and funders a plus.

Strong commitment to ending the democracy crisis and advancing racial and economic justice.

Outstanding analytical thinking, judgment, and oral and written communication skills. Excellent political judgment.

Independence and strong impulses toward self-starting and task completion.

Eagerness to learn new, complex material quickly.

Desire to create a more inclusive and strategic movement—including people we disagree with, but who share our desire to disagree within a democracy.

Approach with love and joy.

Be willing and able to shift gears and strategies as the landscape changes and new needs in the democracy movement emerge.

Creativity—willing to think outside the box to explore new tactics.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple projects, and execute plans while reacting to new developments and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong editing skills are a plus.

Collaborative spirit, high energy, and enthusiasm; ability to delegate and build within coalitions is essential to this role.

Willingness to work long hours as necessary—balancing our team’s strong commitment to both work-life balance and grassroots mobilizing that by necessity happens nights and weekends.

Data management, website and graphic design skills, grassroots training, and creative action skills are a plus.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and generous benefits package. This is a 2-year temporary position.

Salary Range: $82,496 – $98,024

Benefits include:

Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children.

Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days.

401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment.

12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment.

Sabbatical after 8 years of employment.

Student loan reimbursement program.

To Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]