POSITION OVERVIEW

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• On behalf of the ACLU of Kansas, lead the organization’s engagement on state and local ballot initiative campaigns, including strategy, implementation, and liaison with key partners.
• Create and oversee the creation of non-partisan, non-endorsing voter education materials including regional and state-specific voter information guides, voting and policy FAQs, ballot issues, and candidate information.
• Create and oversee the creation of non-partisan voter registration, mobilization, and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts, in collaboration with - and independently of - the affiliate’s Field Department.
• Provide guidance for the development of voter planning conversations with coalition partners and other relevant organizations.
• Work with the affiliate’s Communications Department and vendors to ensure the timely production of high-quality content deliverables, including setting cross-organizational planning meetings as needed.
• Be a resource on up-to-date voter education information, ensuring that all content is proofread, fact-checked, and represents the voice of the ACLU of Kansas and its related organizations.
• Proactively identify and act upon opportunities to create new, engaging voter education and mobilization content in response to news events and current and potential voter questions.

• Working on behalf of KUCL, manage all aspects of the services and operational support that the ACLU of Kansas is contracted to provide to KUCL.
• Establish and implement annual programmatic plans for KUCL, including setting goals, prioritization of resources, development of the programmatic budget, and selection of elections in which the organization should engage.
• Manage all aspects of KUCL’s voter education activities, including creation and distribution of candidate questionnaires, preparation of materials, messaging development, and candidate inquiries.
• In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, develop and implement the annual operating budget, financial reports, and financial tracking of KUCL activities.
• Manage the procurement process for all KUCL vendors, including for polling, research, paid media, voter contact, legal counsel, and other services as needed.
• Manage relationships with all vendors, including the development of scopes of work, receipt of deliverables, and invoicing.
• In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the filing of all applicable reports with governmental agencies.
• Lead KUCL’s engagement with external funders and stakeholders, including ACLU National and individual donors.
• Serve as the liaison to KUCL’s independent board of directors, including preparing board agendas, briefing materials, and organizational documents.
• In collaboration with the Communications Department, develop and implement a strategy for the KUCL brand, voice, and public-facing activities.
• Track electoral and leadership opportunities, especially for members of historically underrepresented groups, to serve in elected and appointed leadership roles on the local, regional and state levels.
• Track electoral opportunities and victories.
• Manage coalition engagement for the organization, including building out more robust partnerships with other non-partisan voter education organizations.
• Manage elected official political engagement with the organization.
• As needed, serve as a spokesperson for the organization. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least five years' experience in federal, state, issue and/or electoral campaigns.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the history and mission of the ACLU and the ACLU of Kansas.
• Basic understanding of campaign finance laws regulating political activities of 501(c)4 organizations, 527 organizations, and Kansas governmental ethics requirements.
• At least two cycles worth of experience in managing electoral engagement initiatives, especially in candidate races.
• Experience developing and administering political education and training programs.
• Familiarity with CRM data management tools.
• Experience with board management.
• Experience taking initiative, being proactive, and learning to anticipate cross-organizational needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a willingness to be patient, collegial to, and supportive of, affiliate colleagues.
• Willingness to receive and respond to feedback, communicate directly regarding issues that arise, and work as a cohesive and collaborative member of a diverse community.
• A personal approach that values the individual, respects diversity, acknowledges the intersectionality of the identities of your colleagues and clients, and approaches the work with an anti-racist lens and commitment.
• Willingness to travel across the state with occasional overnight stays.

COMPENSATION

BENEFITS

• Competitive health benefits: The ACLU of Kansas pays the full premium for the health care coverage for the employee and approximately 70% for dependents.
• Comprehensive Retirement Package: including automatic enrollment in the organization’s Contribution Plan.
• Longevity Payments paid yearly and gradually increasing based upon the anniversary date of hire.
• Generous Paid Time Off includes 17 paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick paid time-off.
• Employee Assistance Plan offers support and referrals to help employees and members of the employee’s household to manage everyday life issues.
• Flexibility: ACLU of Kansas follows a hybrid schedule model allowing staff to work remotely for up to three days per week. Our in-office time is primarily used for team meetings and formal and informal collaboration.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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