National Campaigns Manager

About Us

Issue One is committed to protecting the American rule of law and winning game-changing reforms to fix our broken political system and ensure it works for everyone.

Since 2014, Issue One has worked to educate the public and Congress to pass legislation to increase transparency, strengthen government ethics and accountability, reduce the influence of big money in politics, protect the freedom to vote, and strengthen U.S. elections.

Issue One is helping lead the fight to protect American democracy in 2026 through our Check the Exec campaign, a comprehensive effort to educate, organize, and activate bipartisan constituencies against democratic backsliding. This campaign combines grassroots networking, grasstops power-building, narrative change, and Capitol Hill advocacy to restore critical checks and balances. The Hill component of this campaign (We the People Playbook) is a bipartisan platform to reclaim core constitutional powers that have been abdicated by Congress.

Position:

The Campaigns Manager plays a critical role in translating Issue One’s national strategy into coordinated, on-the-ground action with external partners. This position focuses on building, activating, and sustaining strong coalitions across key states and counties while ensuring alignment between organizational partners and internal teams.

The Campaigns Manager serves as a central connector, supporting coalition development, coordinating shared campaign activities, paid media, and managing partner communications that directly advance Issue One’s national campaign goals. The ideal candidate brings experience in advocacy, organizing, or issue-based campaigns and thrives in collaborative, multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

Coalition Building and Activation (30%)

• Build, foster, organize, and activate coalitions at the local, state, and national levels in key counties and states aligned with Issue One’s national campaign strategy.
• Support partners in understanding campaign goals, timelines, and activation opportunities.
• Help establish shared norms, processes, and expectations for effective coalition collaboration.

Partner Research, Outreach, and Recruitment (15%)

• Conduct research to identify strategic coalition partners aligned with Issue One’s goals.
• Initiate and manage outreach to prospective partners across advocacy, civic, and issue-based organizations.
• Assess partner strengths, gaps, and strategic value using stakeholder mapping and power analysis.

Relationship & Vendor Management (15%)

• Manage and steward ongoing relationships with key coalitions, organizational partners, and paid media vendors.
• Maintain trust-based, values-driven partnerships that support sustained collaboration.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for coalition partners, ensuring responsiveness and clarity.

Coordinating Projects and Campaign Activities (15%)

• Coordinate campaign activities and projects that directly support Issue One’s national campaign, which includes targeted paid media efforts.
• Track deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities across initiatives.
• Ensure efforts reinforce Issue One’s broader campaign strategy and messaging discipline.

Cross-Team Campaign Coordination (10%)

• Coordinate campaign tactics across internal teams, including communications, policy, legislative, and citizen engagement.
• Track progress against campaign plans and share updates to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Support the Director of National Campaigns with overall campaign project management and execution.

Partner Communications and Correspondence (5%)

• Manage partner correspondence, updates, and shared communication channels.
• Lead and maintain campaign listservs, shared calendars, and other coalition coordination tools.

Job-Related Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience supporting or leading advocacy, organizing, or issue-based campaigns at the local, state, or national level.
• Experience building, managing, or participating in coalitions, partnerships, or multi-organization initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and workstreams.
• Experience working across functions such as communications, policy, legal, organizing, or civic engagement.
• Formal education in public policy, political science, law, communications, or related fields preferred but not required.
• Lived experience in community organizing, movement work, or civic participation valued.
• Strong cultural competency and ability to build trust and work collaboratively across diverse communities and organizations.
• Experience managing consultants, vendors, and paid media tactics.
• Strong political savvy and advocacy experience
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitating coalition meetings and briefings.
• Sound political judgment and ability to adapt in dynamic campaign environments.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with a professional approach.

Structure and Location

This full-time role is based in or around Washington, DC. The Manager must work on-site in our DC office twice weekly (Tuesday and Wednesday). The Manager reports to the Director of National Campaigns.

Benefits

Issue One has developed a comprehensive benefits package that invests in our staff to improve their health and promote a solid work-life balance.

• All full-time employees are eligible for a platinum health plan, with Issue One paying 100% of the premium. The organization also covers 75% of the premium for all spouses and dependents of IO staff.
• Staff receive over 50 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and office-wide closures.
• Issue One provides reimbursements and stipends for internet and commuting, and promotes a hybrid work environment that allows for working from home while establishing regular in-person office opportunities twice a week.
• Issue One offers wellness reimbursements and student loan assistance. Additionally, all staff members are encouraged to participate in professional development throughout the year, and the organization offers several opportunities for fun and fellowship.

Physical Demands

• Most work is carried out in an office-like environment, where projects are completed at a desk for extended periods and tasks are performed using a computer.
• During special events or donor meetings, the Manager may be required to stand for extended periods and travel occasionally.
• The Manager may need to lift, push, and/or carry items in excess of ten (10) pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job as described.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Feb 3-13: The position is posted, and resumes are collected

Feb. 16-18: Resumes are screened and top candidates are identified for interviews.

Feb. 23-27: First-round panel interviews take place.

March 2-4: Second-round panel interviews with finalists take place.

March 5: Preferred candidate named and the role offered (contingent on a background check and verification of all educational credentials).

April 1: New candidate begins (flexible start date)

Special Note: While our organizations will do their best to follow the above timeline, there are instances where the selection process is shortened or delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. The organizations will do their best to update all selected candidates on any changes to the timeline. In addition, while resumes may be submitted after February 13, there’s no guarantee they will be screened for a potential interview.

DEI Philosophy and Self-ID Questionnaire

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) drive everything we do. We celebrate each individual's unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Your voice matters to us, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

As part of our ongoing DEI efforts, we invite all applicants to complete our self-identification questionnaire voluntarily. Rest assured, your responses are confidential and have no impact on your job application. This survey helps us better understand our diverse community, ensuring everyone has equal success opportunities.

Due to the volume of applications, we will, unfortunately, be unable to acknowledge receipt of all applications. No phone calls, please.

Issue One is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations. We intend to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decisions, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, credit information, employment status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, homeless status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Issue One is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, fringe benefits, and other compensation, the application of disability and/or temporary disability policies, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.