Description
Save the Children Action Network
Save the Children Action Network ("SCAN") - a 501(c)(4) organization - is the political advocacy arm of Save the Children. We are building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life. We're doing this by advocating for high-quality early learning and ending child hunger in the U.S. and educating and protecting kids around the world.
The Role
As the State Director in New Hampshire, you'll be integral to our work in helping children achieve a brighter future. You will lead our legislative and electoral campaigns in the state. In addition to campaign leadership, this role also works with in-state coalitions, engages funders, and manages our in-state staff.
Location
Remote - in New Hampshire (Concord area preferred)
What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)
*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change.
Leading Legislative and Electoral Campaigns (40%)
Collaborate with the Senior Director, State & Electoral Campaigns, East to identify state legislative opportunities to expand access to early childhood education and child nutrition programs. Lead campaigns to win state legislative victories.
Serve as the organization's lobbyist in the state, meeting with lawmakers and submitting all lobbying reporting and compliance.
In partnership with the National Campaigns and Government Relations teams, engage members of Congress on policy priorities. This could include meeting with members directly or preparing volunteers to meet with them.
In partnership with the Senior Director, State & Electoral Campaigns, East, manage our electoral work in the state, including crafting candidate questionnaires, researching candidates, and making endorsement recommendations.
Serve as a media spokesperson for the organization in the state.
Coalition and Relationship Management (25%)
Partner in-state early learning and hunger coalitions to support policy agendas.
Identify and engage key grasstops leaders to engage them in campaign priorities.
Staff Management (20%)
Manage an organizer in-state, working collaboratively to ensure their grassroots' organizing work is driving organizational policy and electoral goals.
Train, develop, coach, lead, and supervise staff, clearly communicating organization, division and department priorities, and how their work contributes to our mission, ensuring that the working environment continually fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging - supporting Save the Children values.
Funder Identification and Engagement (15%)
In partnership with SCAN's Resource Development team, identify potential funders for our work in the state.
Cultivate relationships with existing funders, showcasing our work and identifying ways to engage them in our work.
Draft inputs for funder proposals and pitch memos.
Required qualifications for the role
Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 7 years of relevant experience.
Direct lobbying experience.
Previous experience with legislative and/or electoral campaigns, including legislative and electoral campaign development and execution.
Experience working in coalitions.
Experience building relationships with key stakeholders.
Staff management.
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite.
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
Preferred qualifications for the role
Understanding of community organizing and grassroots engagement.
Significant experience in New Hampshire's legislative process and political landscape.
Previous experience with financial reporting and compliance and/or general understanding of the legal requirements and restrictions of 501c3/c4 organizations.
Previous experience speaking on the record or experience being a spokesperson.
Experience with identifying and engaging donors.
Compensation
Save the Children Action Network is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:
Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $119,425 - $133,475 base salary
Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $107,525 - $120,175 base salary
Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $96,050 - $107,350 base salary
The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).
About Us
We are looking to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive team at Save the Children Action Network. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal:
Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships
Click here (https://www.savethechildren.org/us/about-us/careers) to learn more about how Save the Children Action Network will invest in you.
Save the Children Action Network is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children Action Network representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.
Save the Children Action Network is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.
If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org
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