Program Manager, Political Campaigns
About the position The SPLC is seeking a Program Manager of Political Campaigns who is passionate about racial and social justice! 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop, plan, and implement programs to identify, vet and make candidate endorsement decisions
- Identify potential candidates to endorse; vets candidates with peer organizations; may lead meetings to make endorsement decisions
- Draft and edits endorsement materials, including endorsement criteria that will be made publicly available, candidate questionnaires, and public-facing documents and announcements explaining endorsements
- Draft and edit educational materials and communication to voters to help boost turnout in local elections
- Lead and attend meetings with stakeholders to share updates and relevant information regarding the program
- Assist in civic engagement events to help encourage people to run for local office
- Assist with the creation of New Southern Majority’s independent expenditures
- Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience of relevant political campaign experience for analyzing candidates for endorsement and providing strategic input on campaigns
- High School Diploma or GED
Nice-to-haves
- Political Acumen & Campaign Experience. 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.
- Communicative. 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.
- Self-Starter. Candidates must be self‑directed and comfortable taking initiative, making progress amid ambiguity, and executing without constant oversight.
- Adapatable. 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.
- Mission, Vision & Values Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC Action Fund's mission, vision and values.
Benefits
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