State Director, Wisconsin

We are looking for a collaborative and visionary leader for our team in Wisconsin , promoting the Common Cause agenda at the state and national level; fostering a strong, sustainable team; leading winning public policy campaigns through policy analysis, research, lobbying, litigation, grassroots organizing, sophisticated communications and building strong and diverse coalitions.

The State Director will have the opportunity to envision a strategic approach for Common Cause in Wisconsin and develop programs to achieve that vision. This is a unique opportunity to be a leading voice at the center of advancing democracy reforms in the state, while also expanding our membership base and managing a high-performing team.

This is a full-ti me role reporting to the Vice President of States; this role is based in Wisconsin, and an expectation to travel around the state at least 4 times per month (and more often during legislative session). We hope our new State Director will start in February .

Responsibilities

Set and lead our strategy for our policy advocacy and organizing that centers racial equity

Develop effective proactive and defensive policy campaigns that center racial equity

Advocate for our campaigns in alignment with the Common Cause agenda and non-partisan mission

Develop and execute lobbying strategies to advance reform (or stop anti-democratic initiatives) and to hold federal, state, and local elected and appointed officials and other decision-makers accountable

Oversee Common Cause’s work in the state including issues like voting and fair representation, accountability and anti-corruption, and media and technology

Produce timely , high-quality policy research

Act as a leader within Common Cause, collaborating with staff across the organization to advance and support our priorities

Drive work through public outreach and strategic partnerships

Build, lead, and participate in effective and diverse coalitions

Serve as Common Cause’s spokesperson in responding to inquiries from media, government officials, and others

Engage members and the public across the state through social media, website updates, and email communication

Develop and implement grassroots organizing strategies to build support for the Common Cause agenda

Expand and diversify our membership base in the state to deepen our impact

Team Management

Manage the Wisconsin team: collaboratively set goals, coach and develop them towards these goals and support their career progression and retention at Common Cause

Supervise consultants, volunteers, and interns as needed, in accordance with Common Cause management standards, practices, and procedures

Promote, lead, and manage collaboration between your team and other teams across the organization, e nsuring coordination and alignment on shared work and priorities

Administration

Manage the operations of the Wisconsin team, including managing the budget

Build and engage a strong and diverse state advisory board that assists on policy, organizing, and fundraising activities

Collaborate with Common Cause staff across the country

Development

Collaborate with national staff to achieve fundraising goals for Wisconsin

Develop fundraising strategies to fund Common Cause programs, including lobbying efforts

Raise money from foundations, major donors, members, and special events

Cultivate, nurture, and grow relationships with Wisconsin ’s network of donors