CAMPAIGNS DIRECTOR

Job Description

Job Description

As the Campaigns Director you’ll serve as the strategic leader overseeing the execution and management of advocacy campaigns within regional pods. This role involves fostering a collaborative culture, aligning campaigns with organizational goals, and providing efficient project management. The Campaigns Director plays a key role in integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into campaign strategies and maintaining strong relationships with pod members.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Pod Management:

• Set and maintain focused, strategic goals to achieve organizational priorities within a multidisciplinary team

• Execute and manage advocacy campaigns within the regional pods

• Ensure focused day-to-day operations for efficient work completion

• Collaborate with leadership for streamlined campaign execution

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the regional pods

• Coordinate seamlessly with Directors to enhance communication and workflow

• Lead priority-setting discussions and contribute to campaign strategy development

• Create and document processes for streamlined campaign planning and implementation

• Serve as the primary point of contact for regional pods, offering exceptional project management

• Collaborate closely with pod members, providing guidance and expertise related to their departments

• Build and maintain strong relationships with pod members, understanding their goals, challenges, and needs

• Proactively identify opportunities to expand resources and supports to meet pod objectives

• Ensure seamless integration of efforts across departments and effective collaboration within the pods

• Utilize strong conflict resolution skills to foster a positive and productive team environment

Project Management and Campaign Oversight:

• Execute advocacy campaigns in coordination with the Senior Director and team members

• Ensure effective resource allocation for campaign success

• Oversee project management of advocacy campaigns, ensuring deadlines are met

• Schedule, set agendas for, and facilitate regular pod calls

• Administer pod communication channels for cross-departmental collaboration

• Develop and maintain project schedules, track deadlines, and provide clear, proactive communication

• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective solutions to keep initiatives on track

• Streamline project management processes, optimizing workflows for increased efficiency

• Collaborate with pod members to prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively

• Ensure smooth integration of regional pod work with national campaigns and federal legislative work

Strategic Execution:

• Implement strategic plans developed by the Senior Director and executive team

• Coordinate with the Senior Director to align campaigns with organizational goals

• Collaborate on creating annual planning documents

• Integrate organizational goals into regional campaign strategies

• Maintain alignment with overarching organizational priorities

• Leadership of connected work streams as assigned, such as pieces of national campaigns

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):

• Develop processes and provide a safe space for pod DEI discussions and action steps

• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the pods, facilitating discussions and action steps aligned with organizational commitment

Qualifications:

• Leadership: Proven experience in leadership roles with a track record of fostering high-performance team cultures

• Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to implement and execute strategic plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives

• Project Management: Strong project management skills, including resource allocation, risk mitigation, and effective communication

• Collaboration: Proven experience in collaborative work environments, coordinating seamlessly with team members and other departments

• Conflict Resolution: Exceptional conflict resolution skills, promoting a positive and productive team environment

• Communication: Clear and proactive communication skills, including the ability to set agendas, facilitate discussions, and maintain open channels

• DEI Commitment: Dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, with experience integrating DEI principles into organizational strategies

• Relationship Building: Strong relationship-building skills, fostering connections with pod members, stakeholders, and external partners

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze campaign data for informed decision-making and future planning

• Resource Allocation: Effective resource allocation for successful campaign execution, ensuring optimal project outcomes

• Process Optimization: Experience in streamlining project management processes and optimizing workflows for increased efficiency

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and navigate evolving project requirements

The salary for this position is $140,000-$150,000 per year. Everytown offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off; a 401(k) match; education assistance; and more.

ABOUT EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY

Everytown is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country, with over 10 million supporters and more than 350,000 donors including moms, mayors, survivors and everyday Americans who are fighting for public safety measures that can help save lives. At the core of Everytown are Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Students Demand Action and the Everytown Survivor Network.

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Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

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