National Program and Partnerships Manager

America Votes • Washington, DC

7d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This person will support two Deputy Executive Directors that manage the program work of the organization. This person will be responsible for managing calendars and administrative tasks, cross-division information flow, creating department efficiencies and timely completion of key projects, seeing around corners, and planning ahead. A high level of discretion is required in this role and this role. This role is ideal for an early career professional who thrives behind the scenes, is patient and diplomatic, and highly organized.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional work experience, including responsibility for administrative tasks like scheduling, reporting, and meeting management.
• Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and graciously with a variety of stakeholders, including staff, external partners, and donors
• High level of integrity discretion and professionalism
• Commitment to advancing progressive policies, racial equity and protecting every American's right to vote
• Sharp attention to detail, high standards of excellence, adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership and resilience with respect to planning ahead, finding alternative paths when needed, and moving forward after setbacks. Demonstrated ability to move people to action and hold them accountable without formal authority.
• Proven project management expertise, including meeting deadlines, anticipating needs, and working effectively under pressure.
• Expertise with google workspace, zoom, and slack including ability to prepare presentation materials.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project management tools and airtable a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Executive Director of Campaigns and Programs and the Deputy Executive Director of Network and Partnerships in implementing America Votes' organizational goals, including REI goals. Participate in creation of work plans and team benchmarks for success. Manage special projects to deliver on team goals.
• Manage schedules for both Deputy EDs. Manage the scheduling of cross-division needs and high-level support tasks including preparing and managing meeting materials, tracking follow-up, and managing the close out of key engagements.
• Handle high-level communication with key stakeholders, which may include staff, partner organizations, donors, public officials, and organizational principals. .
• Assist with complex tasks, including preparing reports, managing special projects, and owning your own portfolio of key projects and deliverables.
• Support the logistics for individual divisions, including virtual and in person meetings - both in DC and in the states.
• Ability to travel as needed (sometimes on short notice): ability to work irregular campaign style hours, especially during the peak months of the electoral cycle. Attend meetings in person one-on-one, in small groups, and in large coalition meeting settings.

Benefits

• America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, monthly cell phone reimbursement, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after four months of continuous service with the organization.
• America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy with paid vacation, unlimited sick and safe leave, paid personal days, at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth, as well as paid organizational time off from at least December 23 to January 1.
• The position is represented by the America Votes Workers Union.

What This Job Offers

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