Regional Political Engagement Manager

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (“Everytown for Gun Safety”)  is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country. Everytown for Gun Safety’s Political Team is seeking to hire a Regional Political Engagement Manager to help build the strength and power of our grassroots volunteer network, Moms Demand Action. This role is critical to advancing Everytown’s electoral strategy and our commitment to expand the number of volunteers who seek elected office. 

The Regional Political Engagement Manager will focus on engaging and supporting gun safety candidates in their assigned region. The Manager will work with relevant departments (government affairs, field, communications, etc.) to execute activities to achieve the organization’s regional political goals. The Manager will be expected to conduct research on Gun Sense Candidates, make recommendations for candidate endorsements and contributions,  serve as a main point of contact and resource for candidates, and support activities through the organization’s Demand a Seat campaign management training program.   

Individuals in this role must be proactive, detail-oriented, self-starters, and demonstrate a willingness to adapt to changing needs and priorities. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of supporting political campaigns and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.  This role will be through the 2028 election cycle. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct research on candidates who submit Gun Sense Candidate questionnaires, make assessments and recommendations about endorsements and contributions.

• Act as primary point of contact for regional candidates - researching, tracking, and educating candidates about the organization’s political programming. 

• Provide regular support and guidance to campaigns around messaging, campaign plans, and paid media.

• Represent political team on regional pods, providing updates on political priorities and strategies, soliciting feedback, and developing recommendations for endorsements and contributions.

• Work with grassroots volunteers, priority candidates, and electoral partners to build visibility and participation in the Gun Sense Candidate and Demand a Seat programs. 

• Support campaign management training for candidates and volunteers.  

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Ideal candidates will have 3 years of experience managing political campaigns, including an in-depth understanding of campaign operations.

• Demonstrated experience providing individualized guidance and support to campaigns aimed at maximizing campaign’s ability to win.

• Excellent interpersonal communications skills and ability to build relationships with candidates, external partners, and stakeholders.

• Detailed-oriented and ability to conduct and synthesize research in a timely manner to inform organizational decision-making.

• Experience developing and delivering training is a plus.

• Ability to work independently, drive and manage workload and ability to adapt to changing priorities in fast pace dynamic environment.

• Excellent project management skills and ability to carry out multiple projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively by making and meeting team goals.

• Excellent communication and time management skills, with attention to detail.

• Flexible work schedule when evening and weekend hours are required.

• Ability to travel on behalf of the organization. 

• Willingness and ability to work in an open office and hybrid work environment.

• Basic proficiency in Google Suite and the ability to quickly learn new systems.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

• This role will be through the 2028 election cycle and will be based in the New York City or Washington, DC offices.

The annualized salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 per year. Everytown offers a generous benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, PTO, 401K Match, Education Assistance and more.

DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND OPEN CULTURE

Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply to Everytown. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.

Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

You can learn about the framework that guides our work by viewing Everytown's Organizations Values.

About Everytown for Gun Safety

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (“Everytown for Gun Safety”) is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly 11 million supporters and more than 700,000 donors, including moms, mayors, survivors, students, and everyday Americans who are fighting for common-sense gun safety measures that can help save lives. Learn more at www.everytown.org and follow us @Everytown.