Senior Manager of Citizen Engagement

Position Overview

The Senior Manager of Citizen Engagement at the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) plays a pivotal role in enhancing CMF’s relationships with partners, stakeholders, and supporters, while also spearheading initiatives to engage citizens in the democratic process. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, this multifaceted role involves partnership development, overseeing citizen engagement activities, project management, and strategic communications.

Responsibilities

Partnership Development

• Develop and implement the business plan for the citizen engagement membership programs.
• Grow and maintain partnerships with advocacy associations and organizations through our membership and advocacy training programs.
• Oversee citizen engagement research initiatives, coordinating with internal staff and consultants.
• Develop educational products and content for subscribers, including the online training platform, presentations, webinars, and reports on advocacy and citizen engagement.
• Coordinate speakers for citizen-advocate presentations and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Deliver presentations to citizen advocacy audiences through various channels, including in-person trainings, advocacy bootcamps, and webinars.

Communications

• Develop and support communications plans to effectively engage with partners, stakeholders, and citizen engagement supporters.
• Craft compelling communications tailored to various stakeholders, including congressional staff, donors, and advocacy groups.
• Track stakeholder activities and services in the CRM database (Salesforce).
• Produce reports on organizational activity.

Reporting Structure

This position will supervise two employees and reports directly to the President/CEO of CMF.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent writing/editing skills.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in a nonprofit or association setting.
• Experience managing a team (preferred).
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Previous experience with online CRM databases (Salesforce) and project management software (Asana) preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a small, dedicated team.
• Highly developed communication, analytical, and presentation skills.

Keys to Success

Success in this role requires the ability to manage shifting priorities, effective writing/editing skills, multitasking capabilities, and strong time management. Attention to detail and professionalism are essential for interactions with government relations professionals and congressional staff.

Application Instructions

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].