Deputy Director, Programs & Strategy – Colorado

New Era Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental & Vision

Wellness stipend

SIMPLE IRA 3% match

Paid sabbatical

Parental leave

Job summary

New Era Colorado is seeking a Deputy Director to drive our statewide program strategy and lead a high-performing team to achieve ambitious goals. You will shape the strategic direction of organizing, policy, and communications across Colorado and report to the Executive Director.

This full-time, exempt role is based in Denver with occasional travel to regional hubs. Salary ranges from $93,000 to $98,000 annually, with benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous organizing, advocacy, or political campaign experience at the state, federal, or local level.
• Ability to write and execute campaign plans and lead a team to electoral, policy, and organizing outcomes.
• Strategic, equitable, and sustainable problem-solving for complex issues.
• Ability to lead teams toward equitable results using anti-racist practices.

Responsibilities

• Set programmatic vision with the Executive Director and translate it into annual goals for organizing, policy, and communications.
• Design and oversee campaign plans and delegate execution across teams (organizing, policy, political, communications).
• Manage the Program Leadership Team and ensure cross-team collaboration and progress.
• Build relationships with partner organizations, elected officials, funders, and state tables.

Skills

Grassroots organizing

Campaign management

Strategic thinking

Anti-racism leadership

Inclusive leadership

Tools

VAN

EveryAction

ThruTalk

Job description

New Era Colorado is seeking a Deputy Director to drive our statewide program strategy and lead a high-performing team to achieve ambitious goals. You will shape the strategic direction of organizing, policy, and communications across Colorado and report to the Executive Director.

This full-time, exempt role is based in Denver with occasional travel to regional hubs. Salary ranges from $93,000 to $98,000 annually, with benefits and professional development opportunities.