Program Manager, Political Campaigns

<h1>The SPLC is seeking a Program Manager of Political Campaigns who is passionate about racial and social justice!&nbsp;</h1> <hr> <p>The Program Manager, Political Campaigns plays a leading role in the SPLC Action Fund’s (Action Fund) mission to build Black and Brown political power by facilitating the organization’s candidate endorsement program. </p> <h3>Who You Are</h3> <p><strong>Political Acumen &amp; Campaign Experience.</strong> Demonstrates comprehensive political acumen, combining a deep understanding of campaign cycles, voter engagement phases, election law constraints, and campaign infrastructure with hands-on familiarity in field operations and GOTV efforts, as well as a clear grasp of how political dynamics, media narratives, and stakeholder interests shape execution.</p> <p><strong>Communicative.</strong> Effectively communicates with clarity and precision under time pressure, distilling complex plans into clear expectations for diverse audiences while providing leadership with accurate, timely status updates and proactive risk assessments.</p> <p><strong>Self-Starter.</strong> Candidates must be self‑directed and comfortable taking initiative, making progress amid ambiguity, and executing without constant oversight.</p> <p><strong>Adapatable.</strong> Demonstrates resilience and composure in high‑pressure environments by managing stress, fatigue, and interpersonal dynamics constructively; remains calm and solution‑oriented amid uncertainty, last‑minute pivots, opposition attacks, staffing gaps, or resource constraints; and can quickly re‑plan without disrupting momentum.</p> <p><strong>Mission, Vision&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Values Alignment.&nbsp;</strong>Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC Action Fund's mission, vision and values.</p> <h3>What You'll Do</h3> <p><strong>Develop</strong>, plan, and implement programs to identify, vet and make candidate endorsement decisions</p> <p><strong>Identify </strong>potential candidates to endorse; vets candidates with peer organizations; may lead meetings to make endorsement decisions</p> <p><strong>Draft </strong>and edits endorsement materials, including endorsement criteria that will be made publicly available, candidate questionnaires, and public-facing documents and announcements explaining endorsements</p> <p><strong>Draft </strong>and edit educational materials and communication to voters to help boost turnout in local elections</p> <p><strong>Lead </strong>and attend meetings with stakeholders to share updates and relevant information regarding the program</p> <p><strong>Assist </strong>in civic engagement events to help encourage people to run for local office</p> <p><strong>Assist </strong>with the creation of New Southern Majority’s independent expenditures</p> <p><strong>Perform </strong>other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification</p> <h3>Minimum Qualifications&nbsp;</h3> <p><em>We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.</em></p> <ul> <li>Minimum of five (5) years of experience of relevant political campaign experience for analyzing candidates for endorsement and providing strategic input on campaigns; and</li> <li>High School Diploma or GED.</li> </ul> <h3>Compensation &amp; Benefits</h3> <p>This is a non-exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $69,702 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Click </em><a href="https://www.splcenter.org/careers/benefits-and-perks/" target="_blank"><em>here</em></a><em> to view the benefits available to SPLC staff. </em></p> <h3>Where &amp; How You'll Work&nbsp;</h3> <p>This role has the following work designations options:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Local Remote: </strong>Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.</li> <li><strong>Telework:</strong> Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.</li> <li>This position will report to the Director of Political Campaigns.</li> </ul> <h3>Other Special Considerations&nbsp;</h3> <p>This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.</p> <p><em>This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.&nbsp;</em></p> <hr> <h4>&nbsp;</h4><div class="content-conclusion"><h3 class="p1"><strong>Disclaimer:</strong></h3> <p class="p1">The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not&nbsp;intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.</p> <h3 class="p1"><strong>An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity</strong></h3> <p class="p2"><em>Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider&nbsp;applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of&nbsp;genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.</em></p></div>