National Campaigns Manager

Issue One • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Campaigns Manager plays a critical role in translating Issue One’s national strategy into coordinated, on-the-ground action with external partners. This position focuses on building, activating, and sustaining strong coalitions across key states and counties while ensuring alignment between organizational partners and internal teams. The Campaigns Manager serves as a central connector, supporting coalition development, coordinating shared campaign activities, paid media, and managing partner communications that directly advance Issue One’s national campaign goals. The ideal candidate brings experience in advocacy, organizing, or issue-based campaigns and thrives in collaborative, multi-stakeholder environments.

Requirements

• Experience supporting or leading advocacy, organizing, or issue-based campaigns at the local, state, or national level.
• Experience building, managing, or participating in coalitions, partnerships, or multi-organization initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and workstreams.
• Experience working across functions such as communications, policy, legal, organizing, or civic engagement.
• Strong cultural competency and ability to build trust and work collaboratively across diverse communities and organizations.
• Experience managing consultants, vendors, and paid media tactics.
• Strong political savvy and advocacy experience
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitating coalition meetings and briefings.
• Sound political judgment and ability to adapt in dynamic campaign environments.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with a professional approach.

Nice To Haves

• Formal education in public policy, political science, law, communications, or related fields preferred but not required.
• Lived experience in community organizing, movement work, or civic participation valued.

Responsibilities

• Coalition Building and Activation (30%) Build, foster, organize, and activate coalitions at the local, state, and national levels in key counties and states aligned with Issue One’s national campaign strategy. Support partners in understanding campaign goals, timelines, and activation opportunities. Help establish shared norms, processes, and expectations for effective coalition collaboration.
• Partner Research, Outreach, and Recruitment (15%) Conduct research to identify strategic coalition partners aligned with Issue One’s goals. Initiate and manage outreach to prospective partners across advocacy, civic, and issue-based organizations. Assess partner strengths, gaps, and strategic value using stakeholder mapping and power analysis.
• Relationship & Vendor Management (15%) Manage and steward ongoing relationships with key coalitions, organizational partners, and paid media vendors. Maintain trust-based, values-driven partnerships that support sustained collaboration. Serve as a primary point of contact for coalition partners, ensuring responsiveness and clarity.
• Coordinating Projects and Campaign Activities (15%) Coordinate campaign activities and projects that directly support Issue One’s national campaign, which includes targeted paid media efforts. Track deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities across initiatives. Ensure efforts reinforce Issue One’s broader campaign strategy and messaging discipline.
• Cross-Team Campaign Coordination (10%) Coordinate campaign tactics across internal teams, including communications, policy, legislative, and citizen engagement. Track progress against campaign plans and share updates to ensure alignment and accountability. Support the Director of National Campaigns with overall campaign project management and execution.
• Partner Communications and Correspondence (5%) Manage partner correspondence, updates, and shared communication channels. Lead and maintain campaign listservs, shared calendars, and other coalition coordination tools.

Benefits

• Issue One has developed a comprehensive benefits package that invests in our staff to improve their health and promote a solid work-life balance.
• All full-time employees are eligible for a platinum health plan, with Issue One paying 100% of the premium.
• The organization also covers 75% of the premium for all spouses and dependents of IO staff.
• Staff receive over 50 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and office-wide closures.
• Issue One provides reimbursements and stipends for internet and commuting, and promotes a hybrid work environment that allows for working from home while establishing regular in-person office opportunities twice a week.
• Issue One offers wellness reimbursements and student loan assistance.
• Additionally, all staff members are encouraged to participate in professional development throughout the year, and the organization offers several opportunities for fun and fellowship.

What This Job Offers

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