Deputy National Director Partner Outreach Engagement

Position Overview

The Deputy National Director of Partner Outreach & Engagement supports the National Partner Outreach & Engagement Director in developing strategy and building systems that connect national coalition capacity to district-level field operations. This role focuses on strategic planning, volunteer pipeline development, cross-district coordination, and training program coordination to strengthen Battleground Alliance’s coalition infrastructure.

About Battleground Alliance

With a $50 million fundraising goal, we work across congressional districts to build coalitions, support grassroots organizing, and drive strategic voter engagement. We strengthen democratic institutions and civic participation through data-driven field operations, strategic communications, and coordinated partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership Engagement Plan Development & Implementation

• Develop a comprehensive strategic plan for national partner engagement
• Map current and prospective national partners, their capacities, geographic footprints, and potential contributions to district-level work
• Define engagement pathways for different partner types (labor, advocacy, grassroots, issue-based) to connect to BA
• Identify opportunities to support the cultivation of national partners and the Strategic Council
• Present strategic plan and progress reports to BA staff and leadership for input and approval
• Plan occasional in-person national partner meetings and events
• Develop presentations, talking points, reports, and other documents

Contribute to Key BA Objectives and Programs

Field & District Support

• Partner with Field Director and Accountability & Mobilization Lead to connect district-level campaigns with national organizational resources and support
• Help translate national partnership commitments into tangible district-level support including volunteer mobilization, resource sharing, and technical assistance
• Identify opportunities for national partners to deploy assets strategically across BA’s target districts

Data & Technology Collaboration

• Collaborate with BA’s Data & Tech team on workflow design, system requirements, and implementation within BA’s existing data and technology infrastructure
• Develop user experience specifications, testing protocols, documentation, and adoption support for partner engagement and volunteer management systems

Internal Coordination & Reporting

• Maintain alignment with BA leadership through regular check-ins with the National Partner Outreach & Engagement Director
• Attend and assist in running Strategic Council meetings and relevant planning sessions

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience in progressive organizing, coalition building, or campaign operations
• Strong project management skills with experience designing and implementing systems and workflows at scale
• Experience with volunteer management, recruitment pipelines, and grassroots mobilization
• Proficiency with data or project management platforms (Airtable or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-stakeholder environments and manage competing priorities
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Understanding of organizing and how national movement work connects to local campaigns

Compensation Dependent upon experience

• $90,000-$120,000 dependent on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package included
• Some travel may be required
• Remote ok, DC-preferred
• This is a cycle position that will run through the 2026 General Election

Comprehensive benefits package included.