Program Manager, Arizona

## Program Manager – Common Cause Arizona

We are looking for a collaborative and highly organized Program Manager to join the Common Cause team in Arizona. In this role, you will lead and implement state programmatic efforts, manage relationships with key stakeholders, and coordinate advocacy activities to support our programmatic agenda. You will play a key part in advancing our mission to protect democracy and ensure the fair and equitable representation of all communities.

This is a full-time role reporting to the State Director and based in Arizona, with an expectation to travel around the state at least 2 days per week (up to 4 times per week during legislative session and election season). We hope our new Program Manager will start in August.

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## Responsibilities

### Manage state programmatic work and campaigns

– **Lead statewide advocacy campaigns** — Execute statewide advocacy campaigns.
– **Support coalition work** — Manage working groups or project groups, organize meetings, coordinate actions, and ensure effective communication among coalition members.
– **Oversee election protection program** — Ensure communication and coordination with Common Cause Arizona members and Election Protection Arizona Coalition members; manage all program responsibilities on behalf of the coalition.
– **Lead policy research** — Conduct research, analysis, and identify opportunities for policy proposals aligned with statewide goals.
– **Draft and disseminate materials** — Prepare policy briefs, reports, and advocacy materials for decision-makers and stakeholders.
– **Monitor legislative developments** — Track bills and provide strategic guidance for timely responses to policy opportunities and threats.
– **Execute lobbying efforts** — Draft and manage testimony, public comment, and other advocacy tools.

### Outreach and stakeholder engagement

– **Build community relationships** — Strengthen Common Cause’s network through partnerships and community engagement.
– **Execute outreach campaigns** — Collaborate with the State Director and Election Protection Organizers to educate the public and encourage advocacy participation.
– **Lead One Million Conversations campaign** — Mobilize and train volunteer conversation hosts, track outcomes, and support state and national organizing strategy.
– **Represent Common Cause** — Attend community events and coalition meetings to build awareness and support.
– **Coordinate digital campaigns** — Manage digital and social media engagement aligned with organizational values and goals.

### Supervise temporary staff and interns

– **Manage temporary staff**
– **Recruit and mentor interns** — Train, coordinate, and support interns and volunteers.

### Provide fundraising and advisory board support

– **Support fundraising efforts** — Write grants, cultivate donor relationships, and manage reporting requirements.
– **Assist with administrative tasks** — Organize meetings, prepare materials, and support effective board engagement.

### Perform administrative and other duties

– **Complete administrative tasks**
– **Perform other duties** as assigned.

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## You will thrive in this role:

– **Commitment to mission** — Strong dedication to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and pro‑democracy agenda.
– **Commitment to equity** — Apply equity principles in goals and collaboration.
– **Openness to feedback** — Self‑awareness and willingness to grow.
– **Relationship‑building skills** — Ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders.
– **Strong organizational skills** — Manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
– **Compelling communication** — Distill complex concepts for varied audiences.
– **Strong research skills** — Analyze policy impacts across communities.
– **Tech proficiency** — Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom.

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## The following is required:

– **Advocacy campaign experience** — Work on democracy, elections, voting rights, or civil rights campaigns.
– **Knowledge of Arizona democracy issues** — Understanding of statewide issues such as voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance, disinformation, ethics, etc.
– **Coalition management experience** — Experience managing diverse stakeholder groups.
– **Social media presence** — Willingness to be publicly tagged and create content for Common Cause.
– **Travel availability** — 1–2 trips per year for retreats; in‑state travel up to 2 days per week (up to 4 during legislative sessions).
– **Reliable transportation**
– **Flexible schedule** — Evenings and weekends as needed.
– **Nonpartisan compliance** — Staff may not hold or run for elected office, serve on candidate committees, or hold political party leadership roles.

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## Additional information about this role:

This position is part of a union‑represented collective bargaining unit; employment terms are subject to negotiation.

Common Cause cannot sponsor employment visas. New hires must provide documentation authorizing work in the U.S.

### Salary Range
**$84,872 – $100,786 per year**

Common Cause sets salary ranges based on responsibilities and years of experience. Salary ranges and offers are not negotiable. More information on compensation and geographic adjustments is available on their website.

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## Benefits

In addition to salary, Common Cause offers a generous benefits package, including:

– **Healthcare coverage** — 97% of employee medical; 100% vision and dental; 75% family medical; 100% family vision and dental.
– **Disability and life insurance**
– **Paid Time Off** — 20 vacation days, 10 holidays, plus Thanksgiving and Winter Break.
– **Paid parental leave** — 16 weeks.
– **Flexible spending accounts**
– **401k with employer match**
– **Dependent and pet care support** during work travel.
– **Professional development funds**
– And more: [https://www.commoncause.org/our-benefits/]

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## Equal Opportunity Statement

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, including those previously incarcerated.

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## About Common Cause

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. They work to create an open, honest, and accountable government; promote equal rights and representation; and empower all people to make their voices heard.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members in every congressional district and offices in 23 states.

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