Campaign Manager-Judicial Accountability/ Maine Supreme Court (REMOTE)

Center for Community Alternatives • Portland, ME

1d • Remote

About The Position

Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) is hiring a Campaign Manager for its Judicial Accountability Project to lead a campaign concerning an upcoming appointment to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. The campaign will seek the nomination and confirmation of a judge who will protect and strengthen Mainers’ rights and advance equal justice, especially for people and communities too often denied it. The Campaign Manager will build a coalition of organizations in Maine and report to CCA’s Director of Judicial Accountability.

Justice Catherine Connors’s current term expires in February 2027. Maine’s constitution permits an incumbent justice to serve for up to six months after a term ends if they are not reappointed and no successor is appointed, so a nomination is expected between February and August 2027. Governor-elect Pingree will select a nominee, and the State Senate will vote on the nomination.

This is a full-time independent contractor (1099) position for the duration of the campaign. It begins as soon as the position is filled and ends two to four weeks after an appointment is made. Candidates must be prepared to work evenings and weekends as necessary. The position is not eligible for employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, or retirement plans.

Requirements

• At least four years of experience in political and/or community organizing in Maine.
• Deep familiarity with Maine government and politics.
• Excellent political and community organizing skills, including coalition building and leadership, meeting planning and facilitation, outreach and communication, relationship and contact tracking, turnout and mobilization planning, and motivating others to take action.
• Excellent mass communication skills in written and/or visual media, including developing disciplined narratives and producing clear, compelling materials about complicated issues for different audiences.
• Ability to analyze and engage with the law, including court decisions and legislation, and confidently discuss them with lawyers.
• Ability and confidence to directly engage and advocate toward decision-makers in the judicial appointment process, including the governor, state senators, and leaders of the state court system.
• Ability to think strategically and plan long-term while responding to unexpected opportunities.
• Ability to prioritize and focus on important and time-sensitive tasks and projects.
• Preparedness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Maine’s court system and legal ecosystem is preferred but not required.
• Examples of past work in any medium, such as text, audio/video, or a website, may be included with the application.

Responsibilities

• Lead a campaign to win the nomination and confirmation of a Maine Supreme Court judge who will protect and strengthen Mainers’ rights and advance equal justice.
• Build a coalition of organizations in Maine.
• Develop campaign strategy, including political strategy and power analysis.
• Plan and facilitate meetings; conduct outreach and follow-up through email, phone, and messaging apps.
• Track relationships and contacts, and plan turnout and mobilization.
• Motivate others to take action and engage decision-makers in the judicial appointment process.
• Develop effective, disciplined narratives and clear, compelling communications about complex issues for different audiences.
• Analyze court decisions and legislation and discuss them with lawyers.
• Prioritize important and time-sensitive tasks while planning strategically for the long term.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed