Campaign Manager: Time to Care coalition
Location: Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland
Duration: Full-time temporary contract. Expected term Oct. 2020-May 2021.

Position Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to expand the innovative statewide campaign in Maryland to pass a meaningful paid family leave policy in the General Assembly. The Campaign Manager will play a critical role in developing and executing campaign strategy, expanding organizational partnerships, and coordinating media, grassroots, and outreach efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for campaign planning, strategy formation, coalition work, grassroots support, and policy advocacy.

  • Work effectively with key leadership of major allied organizations and assist these key leaders in forging and implementing a common agenda and action plan.

  • Plan and schedule coalition and leadership meetings. Foster strong internal communication and accountability among coalition members.

  • Strengthen partner organizations’ advocacy capacity around shared goals. Coordinate advocacy efforts.

  • Expand coalition by recruiting new, broad, diverse constituencies.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with opinion leaders and policy stakeholders.

  • Represent the Time to Care coalition in public settings. Elevate members of the coalition in the media.

  • Coordinate with consultants and partner organizations on digital strategy.

  • Work collaboratively with policy and communications staff and consultants to produce accessible communications and civic engagement materials.

  • Analyze and assess progress to goals, adapt plans as situations change.

    Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of three years experience managing regional or state-level advocacy campaigns, electoral campaigns, and/or running coalition efforts.

  • Experience in Maryland politics and moving campaigns in the state.

  • Demonstrable experience building diverse and effective alliances and collaborations.

  • Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to work collaboratively.

  • Excellent communication (written and oral) skills.

  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout Maryland.

  • Self-motivated, creative thinker with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

  • Ability to meet deadlines and problem-solve.

  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, social media, website management tools, and online networking tools a plus.

    Compensation: This is a contract position with the possibility of renewal beyond the initial contract period (October 2020-May 2021). The contract is for $6,000 per month.

To apply for this position, please send resume and cover letter to md4paidfamilyleave@gmail.com​. The position is available immediately.