[Hiring] Progressive Governance Director @Working Families Party

Role Description

The Working Families Party and Working Families Power share the goal of winning governing power for working people and wielding it to improve their lives. In Michigan, we have elected working-class champions and built a coalition of values-aligned electeds to begin to wield significant governing power. Through our advocacy organization Working Families Power, the Michigan Progressive Governance Director will lead the work to support these elected officials.

The position of Progressive Governance Director will maintain relationships with aligned elected officials, particularly state legislators, to help them:

• Develop progressive policy
• Communicate powerfully
• Organize in solidarity with one another
• Create shared strategy
• Effectively engage their constituents year-round

Through the Working Families Party and WF Power, the Progressive Governance Director will also support incumbents in their electoral campaigns, support legislative caucuses and cohorts through strategy and political education, and work with partner organizations to advance the MI WFP Legislative agenda.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in government, advocacy, politics, or organizing.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with elected officials to pass progressive policy.
• Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to build solidarity and shared strategy across differences.
• Ability to quickly learn new contexts and policy areas.
• Ability to make decisions with consequences in nuanced political settings.
• Strong empathy and the ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong judgment in moments of conflict.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize work.
• Valid license, access to a car, and ability to travel throughout Michigan.

Requirements

• Experience in and knowledge of the political landscape in MI and the state legislature (preferred).
• Experience in electoral campaigns (preferred).
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus (preferred).

Benefits

• Salary range: $64,900 - $85,800 a year.
• Robust benefit package for full-time employees including:
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development funding
• Remote work support

Company Description

Working Families Party is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, employment visas at this time.

Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.