Utah Political Strategy Lead

Utah Donor Collaborative; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Donor Collaborative in Salt Lake City seeks a Political Manager to lead electoral strategy, build coalitions across nonprofits, unions, and PACs, and coordinate statewide political programs. The role requires navigating multiple cycles, managing complex partnerships, and driving voter engagement and turnout initiatives.

The position is hybrid with in-person presence in Salt Lake City, involves significant travel, and offers a salary range of $60,000–$75,000 plus benefits based on

Qualifications

• Multiple cycles of campaign experience required, including demonstrated understanding of electoral strategy, voter contact programs, and campaign operations.

Responsibilities

• Build consensus on a long-term electoral philosophy and strategy to create a legislative majority in the Utah State Legislature and in key county and city governments.
• Lead coalitions of 501c4 organizations, PACs, and unions in developing and executing cycle-by-cycle election plans.
• Create, manage, and monitor election plans and budgets, assessing progress toward goals and adjusting strategy as conditions evolve.
• Facilitate regular coalition meetings that are action-oriented, inclusive, and productive—navigating consensus and disagreement with a collaborative approach.
• Identify programmatic gaps and opportunities, and work with partners to design and implement coordinated statewide voter education and political programs.
• Align and manage relationships with candidates, vendors, consultants, and strategic partners.
• Assess and analyze active election plans and candidate campaigns, making data-informed recommendations to strengthen outcomes.
• Develop a program budget and support fundraising efforts, including cultivating relationships with state and national funders.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across Utah and nationally to ensure the network is represented in relevant coalitions and positioned as a leader in the field.

Skills

Campaign experience

Electoral strategy

Coalition building

Data analysis

Voter outreach

Public affairs

Communication

Independent initiative

Job description

Utah Donor Collaborative in Salt Lake City seeks a Political Manager to lead electoral strategy, build coalitions across nonprofits, unions, and PACs, and coordinate statewide political programs. The role requires navigating multiple cycles, managing complex partnerships, and driving voter engagement and turnout initiatives.

The position is hybrid with in-person presence in Salt Lake City, involves significant travel, and offers a salary range of $60,000–$75,000 plus benefits based on