State Campaign Director: Lead Change & Coalition Building

PIRG; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Commuter benefit

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Long-term disability

Training program

Job summary

PIRG, the Public Interest Research Group, seeks state directors and advocates in Michigan (Ann Arbor area) to build support for campaigns that protect health, safety, and well-being. The role emphasizes policy development, coalition building, events, and persuasive communications to advance consumer protections and environmental goals.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in advocacy/organizing, strong writing and public speaking skills, and willingness to travel; starting pay ranges from $43,500 to

Qualifications

• You are passionate about our public interest mission and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
• A campaign advocate or grassroots organizer with at least 4 years of advocacy or organizing experience. Advanced degrees may count toward experience.
• An effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills. Experience getting traditional and digital media coverage in previous work is a plus.
• Creative and effective at solving complex problems; a strategic thinker who can take advantage of new opportunities.
• A connector and good listener with a track record of bringing people together around a common goal; willing and interested in working with people who think differently than you.
• Well-organized and goal-oriented; capable of holding yourself accountable to a plan and also nimble enough to adapt as new opportunities or challenges arise.
• Able to travel regularly and be motivated to work when needed, which may sometimes be in the evenings and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Help shape program priorities: Participate in policy development, research and messaging to determine our priorities in your state.
• Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our goals, including unlikely allies who might agree with us on one issue, even if we disagree on other issues.
• Organize events and recruit volunteers: Organize webinars, community events and public meetings. Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate.
• Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize media events and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.
• Advocate: Present a compelling case to decision-makers for strong action on consumer protections through lobbying, testifying at hearings, and producing powerful written materials. Build relationships with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level.
• Fundraise: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and raise money from individual donors to bring more resources to our campaigns.
• Grow our team: Identify and recruit strong candidates to join our staff. Hire and manage interns to maximize the impact of your campaigns. Potential to train and oversee staff.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Writing skills

Public speaking

Grasroots organizing

Campaign strategy

Job description

PIRG, the Public Interest Research Group, seeks state directors and advocates in Michigan (Ann Arbor area) to build support for campaigns that protect health, safety, and well-being. The role emphasizes policy development, coalition building, events, and persuasive communications to advance consumer protections and environmental goals.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in advocacy/organizing, strong writing and public speaking skills, and willingness to travel; starting pay ranges from $43,500 to