CT Governance & Legislative Strategy Director

Democracy Fund; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Professional development funding

Remote work support

Job summary

Working Families Party in Connecticut seeks a Governance Director to align elected officials with a clear policy vision and a unified platform. You will convene legislators, organize allies, and craft strategies to advance priority legislation while managing lobbying and electoral activities.

The role requires in-state travel, a registered lobbyist status, and collaboration with a small team across WFPower and national affiliates. Salary ranges reflect CT market norms.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in advocacy, politics, or organizing.
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• Demonstrated ability to work closely with elected officials to pass progressive policy.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead WFPower meetings of elected officials.
• Lead legislative advocacy and track priority bills.
• Manage incumbent electoral defense and candidate recruitment.
• Coordinate endorsements and municipal engagement.
• Raise funds from legislator PACs.
• Ensure registrations and monthly/annual lobbyist reports.

Skills

Advocacy

Policy alignment

Excellent communication

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Working Families Party in Connecticut seeks a Governance Director to align elected officials with a clear policy vision and a unified platform. You will convene legislators, organize allies, and craft strategies to advance priority legislation while managing lobbying and electoral activities.

The role requires in-state travel, a registered lobbyist status, and collaboration with a small team across WFPower and national affiliates. Salary ranges reflect CT market norms.