Advocacy Manager

The Advocacy Manager is a key member of Transportation Choices Coalition, who works to build public will and political support to pass progressive transportation policy. This role organizes winning coalitions at the intersection of transportation, land use, environment, climate, labor, and social justice that advance TCC’s mission and vision of more transportation choices and opportunities for all.

The Advocacy Manager reports to the Policy Director. This person is responsible for building relationships with community-based organizations, nonprofits, labor leaders, private sector stakeholders, elected officials and agency leaders. This person shapes public narratives and education campaigns in coordination with the Communications Manager and Education and Engagement Manager.

This dynamic role covers advocacy and political work at all levels of government, but particularly the Washington State legislature and supporting statewide transit ballot measures. On any given day this person may be facilitating a coalition meeting, testifying at a board or council meeting, or planning an advocacy campaign with partners. As part of a small and mighty team, this person will assist in other cross-functional work, including fundraising and event support.

Flexible schedule with some night and weekend work required.

This is a full-time, salaried position based in Seattle. A typical work week is 40 hours but may vary. Competitive benefits package including paid medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement matching, partial cell phone stipend, vacation/sick policy starting at four weeks, 11 set and 3 floating holidays, professional development funding, and a yearly transit pass.

TCC prioritizes diversity and inclusion. Women, non-cisgender people, people of color, and individuals from under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. TCC welcomes applicants to share anything about their life experience that has prepared them for the position they are applying for.

Employment at TCC is based upon individual qualifications without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, political ideology, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social/recreational programs.

• Excellent writing, editing, public presentation and communication skills.
• 3+ years experience in community organizing, government affairs, policy, campaigns, strategic communications or related life experience.
• Familiarity and interest in transportation policy or related issues.
• A self-starter who excels at working in a team environment, and is comfortable working with all kinds of external stakeholders including community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, agency leaders and news media.
• Ability to center and advocate for racial equity within hostile policies, structures and political environments.
• Politically savvy, can navigate complex political and policy issues in both community-based and government settings.
• Expert facilitator; can bring together a diverse group of stakeholders and host policy and process discussions focused on relationship building, shared values and policy goals.
• Ability to distill complex policy and positions into accessible language; experience in strategic messaging development, ideally in a public sector or political environment.
• Strong project management skills, and the ability to prioritize, manage and coordinate multiple tasks, sometimes in a fast-paced, evolving, and political environment.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.