Center for Effective Government and Public Citizen co-chair the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards (CSS), formed to provide the information, resources, and strategic capacity to explain, defend, and advocate for the country’s system of public protections.  Center for Effective Government seeks a Coalition Manager responsible for the planning, coordination and management of  CSS's core activities: communications, issue analysis, outreach, legislative affairs, and research. The Coalition Manager will have daily coordination responsibilities and will work closely with CSS's governing executive committee, as well as its steering, lobbying, and communications teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning processes to develop the Coalition’s strategic vision, priorities and set goals with the eight member executive committee. 
  • Manage CSS projects and campaigns to achieve larger coalition goals, in both administrative and legislative forums.
  • Ensure the positions and work of CSS are represented in the larger national advocacy community through the media, Congressional relationships, at conferences, in related coalitions and in other venues.   
  • Manage the flow of communication among executive committee, steering committee, general membership, and various working teams including legislative, communications, and special projects.
  • Engage and expand coalition membership.
  • Will serve as outward contact of CSS to many communities.
  • Manage relationships with staff of partner organizations to coordinate shared resources and work products.
  • Organize coalition and public interest community meetings and outreach efforts (e.g., sign-on letters, weekly events notices, coalition media and social media campaigns).
  • Ensure e-mail listservs, CSS website, and social media networks are maintained and expanded.

Qualifications:  Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree or higher, and three to five years of relevant experience in nonprofit organizations, campaigns, advocacy work, or government offices.  A history of leading and/or coordinating organizing work or campaign development. Experience working with a diverse set of groups from grassroots activists to policy experts and communication staff.  The successful candidate will be highly organized, have excellent interpersonal communication skills, be articulate and a good public speaker.  Must be a quick learner; some knowledge of, or experience with, regulatory issues or administrative law is a plus though detailed policy expertise is not essential.  An understanding of and relationships with advocacy groups in WDC and with policy makers and the media would be extremely helpful.  The teams within the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards have been working together in a productive and cohesive fashion for several years. The new Manager must be good at managing many different personality types as the expectation is to continue to foster congenial and constructive partnerships within the Coalition.

Salary & Benefits: Salary is commensurate with relevant experience.  The Center for Effective Government’s competitive benefits package includes health care and dental coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, a retirement plan, long-term disability insurance and access to Metro SmartBenefits.

How to Apply: Email the following to Katherine McFate, President and CEO, Center for Effective Government, hiring@foreffectivegov.org:

  • Cover letter explaining your interest in the position, our organization, and your recent salary history;
  • Resume; and
  • Writing sample (no longer than four pages).

Please mention where you saw our job advertised.

Application deadline: October 31, 2014.

The Center for Effective Government is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of color and other minority applicants and veterans to apply.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status. EOE

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