Deputy Director of Youth-Led Statewide Organizing

NEW ERA COLORADO FOUNDATI; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Wellness stipend

Professional development funds

SIMPLE IRA with 3% match

Tech stipend

RTD Ecopass

Sabbatical after 4 years

Parental and family leave

Holidays and time off

Job summary

New Era Colorado Foundation is seeking a Deputy Director to drive program strategy and lead a statewide organizing effort focused on youth engagement and policy impact. Based in Denver, you will oversee a cross-functional program leadership team, set yearly goals, and build coalitions to advance the organization’s mission.

You will manage campaigns, ensure equity in leadership, and collaborate with the Executive Director to translate the vision into actionable plans across organizing,

Qualifications

• Background in grassroots organizing, political campaigns, or advocacy work.
• Ability to write and execute a campaign plan and manage a team.
• Strategic thinking and problem solving.
• Anti-racism in practice and principle.
• Inclusive leadership and management.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented work style.
• Knowledge of Colorado’s political context.
• Commitment to New Era’s mission.
• Experience with political databases - VAN, EveryAction, and ThruTalk.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program leadership team to shape statewide organizing strategy and outreach.
• Set annual goals for organizing, communications, policy, and political work.
• Design and drive program strategy across organizing, policy, and communications.
• Coordinate Get Out the Vote efforts statewide and across local campaigns.
• Build and manage relationships with partners, elected officials, and funders.
• Oversee execution of department goals through regular meetings and progress reviews.

Skills

Organizing experience

Advocacy experience

Campaign experience

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Anti-racism leadership

Inclusive leadership

Organizational skills

Colorado context

Mission-driven

VAN

EveryAction

ThruTalk

Job description

New Era Colorado Foundation is seeking a Deputy Director to drive program strategy and lead a statewide organizing effort focused on youth engagement and policy impact. Based in Denver, you will oversee a cross-functional program leadership team, set yearly goals, and build coalitions to advance the organization’s mission.

You will manage campaigns, ensure equity in leadership, and collaborate with the Executive Director to translate the vision into actionable plans across organizing,