Program Manager, North Carolina at Commoncause

We are looking for a collaborative and highly organized Program Manager to join the Common Cause team in North Carolina. This role is a critical part of our state programmatic work, where you will lead and support policy analysis, engage in and lead qualitative and quantitative research and analysis projects, build relationships with community partners, and manage outreach and advocacy activities to advance our mission to protect democracy and ensure fair and equitable representation of all communities.     This is a full-time role reporting to the Policy Director, NC, and is ideally based in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina and/or can commute to the State Capitol in Raleigh. The Program Manager is expected to work in-person at the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh up to 3 days per week during legislative session and to travel around North Carolina 2-3 days per month. We hope our new Program Manager will start in June.       Responsibilities    Lead qualitative and quantitative research and analysis  Lead policy research, analysis, and the identification of opportunities for policy proposals to advance Common Cause’s statewide goals  Qualifications You will thrive in this role if you have:  • A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda    • A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others  • Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth     • Ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others   • Ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple short- and long-term priorities at once, with high attention to detail; strong organization skills, and the ability to manage your time independently • Ability to compel action through both written and verbal communication, including distilling complex concepts for a broad audience, and to differentiate communications as needed for various audiences • Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom The following is required: • Demonstrated knowledge of and strong interest in current statewide democracy issues, including voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance reform, disinformation, ethics, government transparency, etc.; as well as a demonstrated interest in the unique aspects of North Carolina’s political environment and dynamics. • Have worked on public advocacy campaigns related to democracy, elections, voting rights and civil rights    • Have developed research, analysis and communications strategies that drive successful campaigns. • Have managed coalitions or groups that represent stakeholders with diverse interests to achieve a goal • Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause may provide accounts for staff members to use). • Ability to travel overnight 1-2 times per year for team and/or all staff retreats • Ability to work in-person at the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh up to 3 days per week during legislative session and to travel around North Carolina 2-3 days per month. • Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party Additional information about this role: • This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations. • Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US. Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.    Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.