Campaign Coordinator

Better Ballot Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Better Ballot Iowa is seeking a Campaign Coordinator to help grow our supporter network and mobilize volunteers across Iowa. This role supports outreach, training, and communications, serving the grassroots movement and fundraising efforts with a flexible, part-time schedule.

You will work closely with the Executive Director and state partners to engage volunteers, coordinate events, and maintain donor communications while advancing Voting 2.0 initiatives in Iowa.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of campaign or nonprofit experience.
• Knowledge of Iowa's political and civic landscape.
• Ability to coordinate across teams without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor databases and email platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events and logistics for canvassing and speaking engagements.
• Support community outreach efforts to expand visibility across Iowa.
• Work with the communications team in outreach and education.
• Welcome, train and follow up with new supporters and volunteers.
• Coordinate volunteer activities and communications.
• Develop and maintain educational materials for supporters.
• Help execute statewide voter education campaigns.
• Manage donor outreach logistics.
• Execute fundraising emails on behalf of the Fundraising Lead.

Skills

Campaign experience

Communication skills

Prioritization

Iowa residency preferred

Tools

CRM tools

Email platforms

Donor databases

Job description

Better Ballot Iowa is building a grassroots movement to give every Iowan a stronger voice in our elections. We educate voters, organize volunteers, engage legislators, and advocate for practical election innovations that give voters more choices and better representation. Our goal is to pass statewide implementation of Voting 2.0—single open primaries and ranked choice voting—by 2030, giving every Iowan a more representative, competitive, and voter-centered election system.

We're at a pivotal moment in our efforts. As our supporter network grows, so does the need for a stronger grassroots organization. We're expanding our paid staff to help organize volunteers, mobilize supporters, and build the statewide movement needed to achieve Voting 2.0.

The Role

We're looking for an organized, energetic Campaign Coordinator to help grow our supporter network, mobilize volunteers, and strengthen our grassroots campaign across Iowa. and support our fundraising. You will often be the first person many Iowans meet when they connect with Better Ballot Iowa.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate events and logistics for canvassing and speaking engagements
• Support community outreach efforts to expand BBI’s visibility across Iowa
• Work with the communications team in its role of outreach and education
• Welcome, train and follow up with new supporters and volunteers
• Coordinate volunteer activities and communications
• Develop and maintain educational materials for supporters

Legislative Engagement Assistance

• Organize volunteer outreach during elections and legislative sessions
• Track and maintain records of legislator stances on relevant issues
• Support endorser relationship management and coordination with lobbying partners
• Coordinate events including Advocacy Day at the Iowa State Capitol
• Manage donor outreach logistics and contact lists
• Execute fundraising emails on behalf of the Fundraising Lead

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of experience in campaign work, community organizing, or nonprofit operations
• A working knowledge of Iowa's political and civic landscape
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across teams without direct authority
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with donor databases, email platforms, or CRM tools is a plus
• Genuine commitment to election innovation and civic engagement in Iowa
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends as campaign needs require
• Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours/week with flexibility for evenings and weekends
• Reports to: Benjamin Allen, Executive Director
• Serves all four pillar leaders based on campaign priorities
• Pay range is$28 - $33/hour
• This is a grant-funded position with an initial term of one year.

About Better Ballot Iowa

Better Ballot Iowa is building a grassroots movement to give every Iowan a stronger voice in our elections. We educate voters, organize volunteers, engage legislators, and advocate for practical election innovations that give voters more choices and better representation. Our goal is to pass statewide implementation of Voting 2.0—single open primaries and ranked choice voting—by 2030, giving every Iowan a more representative, competitive, and voter-centered election system.

We're at a pivotal moment in our efforts. As our supporter network grows, so does the need for a stronger grassroots organization. We're expanding our paid staff to help organize volunteers, mobilize supporters, and build the statewide movement needed to achieve Voting 2.0.

The Role

We're looking for an organized, energetic Campaign Coordinator to help grow our supporter network, mobilize volunteers, and strengthen our grassroots campaign across Iowa. and support our fundraising. You will often be the first person many Iowans meet when they connect with Better Ballot Iowa.

What You’ll Do

Citizen Awareness & Outreach Coordination

• Coordinate events and logistics for canvassing and speaking engagements
• Support community outreach efforts to expand BBI’s visibility across Iowa
• Work with the communications team in its role of outreach and education

Supporter & Volunteer Engagement

• Welcome, train and follow up with new supporters and volunteers
• Coordinate volunteer activities and communications
• Develop and maintain educational materials for supporters
• Help execute statewide voter education campaigns

Legislative Engagement Assistance

• Organize volunteer outreach during elections and legislative sessions
• Track and maintain records of legislator stances on relevant issues
• Support endorser relationship management and coordination with lobbying partners
• Coordinate events including Advocacy Day at the Iowa State Capitol

Fundraising Operations

• Manage donor outreach logistics and contact lists
• Execute fundraising emails on behalf of the Fundraising Lead

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of experience in campaign work, community organizing, or nonprofit operations
• Iowa residency strongly preferred
• A working knowledge of Iowa's political and civic landscape
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across teams without direct authority
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with donor databases, email platforms, or CRM tools is a plus
• Genuine commitment to election innovation and civic engagement in Iowa
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends as campaign needs require

Role Details

• Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours/week with flexibility for evenings and weekends
• Reports to: Benjamin Allen, Executive Director
• Serves all four pillar leaders based on campaign priorities
• Pay range is$28 - $33/hour
• This is a grant-funded position with an initial term of one year.