About the role: Reproductive Freedom for All seeks a Director of California Campaigns to lead our California chapter, and continue to establish our political and organizing program in California.
The Director of California Campaigns is responsible for developing and executing campaign strategy, program management, and day-to-day work duties. Reproductive Freedom for All's mission requires us to increase our membership with young people and people of color, engage existing supporters, and activate critical constituencies to protect and expand reproductive freedom for all at the state level. The Director of California Campaigns should develop a program that will employ organizing tactics and strategies to meet the goals required by our mission. The Director of California Campaigns will be expected to play a strong, visible, inclusive, and strategic role in promoting statewide relationships including serving at coalition tables, working with coalition partners, donors, and elected officials.
Location:California
Reports to:Director of State Campaigns
Positions reporting to the position: California Organizers
Level: Full time, Exempt, Non-Union
Salary range: $110,000-$135,000
Responsibilities: Lead Reproductive Freedom for All in strategic legislative, political, organizing and advocacy campaigns in California. This includes executing electoral work for candidates in a strategic fashion working up and down the ballot, as well as advocating in the state for reproductive freedom policies; Manage the program budget for state level work and ensure resources are spent to assist with local power building; Direct management of Organizers in state, including managing the building and mobilizing of a state-wide pool of volunteers, members, and activists through a variety of outreach activities to grow our general organizing and political work; Strategically build and maintain relationships with state policy makers and state government leaders in order to establish Reproductive Freedom for All's footprint in the state and advocate for reproductive freedom and Reproductive Freedom for All's members' mission locally; Develop and deliver written materials outlining Reproductive Freedom for All's on the ground advocacy efforts for Reproductive Freedom for All's Digital and Fundraising teams; Work with Reproductive Freedom for All's Communications team to craft messages and develop strategies to shift the narrative away from the opposition's narrative and utilize opportunities to leverage political power, as we confront historic threats to reproductive freedom. Serve as spokesperson for the organization in California; Provide thoughtful leadership and vision, collaborating with the Director of State Campaigns to set the strategic direction, priorities and policies for the state; In coordination with the Development team support, deepening relationships with current donors and creating meaningful relationships with major institutional and individual donors; Understand and represent Reproductive Freedom for All's goals both nationally and locally with partners and in coalition work; Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Candidates must be located in California; The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience as a leader and political campaigner in California; Demonstrated commitment to protecting and expanding reproductive rights, as well as supporting other intersectional fights for justice and civil rights; Demonstrated commitment to ensuring anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of the planning and execution of our work; Experience leading a political or organizational campaign and strong familiarity with grassroots organizing strategies; Significant knowledge and understanding of California political landscape and dynamics; Strong state based coalition partner experience and the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including those of diverse communities and backgrounds; Strong organizational skills and a record of success at keeping simultaneous projects organized; Strong leadership skills and political sense with demonstrated success in managing/collaborating with teams; Demonstrated commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All's mission, values, and goals; Strong supervisory skills with a track record of managing organizing staff; Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences; Flexibility to work occasional weekends/evenings and the ability to travel across the state as needed; The Director of California Campaigns will work in a hybrid role, both at home, with in-person events, and at other locations as necessary and must be prepared to travel as needed. Qualifications (preferred) Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus; Experience with VAN/Hustle; Experience as an on the record spokesperson is a plus; Experience managing budgets, and familiarity with 501 (C)3 and 501 (C)4 funding mechanisms is a plus.
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