Campaign Manager
About the Company
PFLAG National is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their families, and allies. PFLAG National has more than 325,000 members and supporters and over 400 chapters in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced, and serviced by the PFLAG National staff, Board of Directors, and Regional Directors Council.
About the Job
The Campaigns Manager will develop impactful campaign goals, plans, strategies, and tactics aimed at protecting and advancing the rights of LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. They will play a key role in designing and executing robust advocacy campaigns that mobilize PFLAG National members and supporters, and PFLAG chapters at the federal, state, and local level. Their efforts will help shape PFLAG National’s strategic approach to advocacy, empowering the community to soften hearts, change minds, and create a lasting difference.
Responsibilities
Develop robust campaigns to galvanize PFLAG National members and supporters and PFLAG chapters to become advocates, fighting for LGBTQ+ rights at the federal, state, and local levels
Support the development of organizing goals, strategies, plans, and budgets to drive impactful political and policy outcomes for specific campaigns and related programming initiatives
Coordinate cross-departmental campaign efforts at PFLAG National, ensuring seamless collaboration between the Policy, Strategic Communications, Chapter & Communities Engagement, and Learning & Inclusion teams to effectively achieve campaign goals
Assist in designing and implementing complex, multi-tooled campaigns from planning to execution to advance LGBTQ+ rights, combat classroom censorship, protect parental rights, and other civil rights issues
Identify and train a cohort of parents of LGBTQ+ individuals to advocate for policies that protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones, providing training, support, and resources to prepare them for public speaking and legislative advocacy efforts
Develop and compile compelling campaign materials, including fact sheets, action alerts, and talking points
Design and execute grassroots organizing strategies, including community events, town halls, and advocacy training sessions
Support the priorities and increase the capacity of PFLAG National and its Advocacy program.Develop, strengthen, and maintain relationships and alliances with diverse communities
In collaboration with the Vice President, Advocacy, support the development and maintenance of internal systems to enable successful campaigns across the country, including creating tools to track community outreach and coalition activities
Represent PFLAG National in coalitions as assigned by the Vice President, Advocacy
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4+ years of professional, progressive experience in community based, grassroots organizing, electoral campaign and/or legislative staff experience, or a combination of both is required
Experience designing organizing strategy and executing organizing plans and tactics
Familiarity building, leading, and working within coalitions
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, simultaneously managing many tasks; work efficiently, meeting multiple deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure
Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as within a team
Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends
Solid computer experience, including use of the internet, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Zoom
Knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues, DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) practices, and civil rights as a whole
Enthusiastic support of PFLAG’s strategic vision, mission, and goals
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with remote employees
