Organizing & Advocacy Director

Organizing & Advocacy Director

Location: Philadelphia & Montgomery County, PA (with periodic travel across the Commonwealth)

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Chief of Staff

Supervises: Two staff members

Role Type: Cross-functional

Salary: $80,000 & full benefits

Position Overview

The Organizing & Advocacy Director leads the Senator’s priority advocacy and organizing initiatives, ensuring projects are well-tracked, coordinated, and delivered on time. This role is responsible for managing 5–7 key policy efforts, organizing community engagement, and building strong partnerships that advance legislative goals.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Director supervises two staff members and works closely with legislative and communications teams to ensure efforts are aligned, organized, and effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 5–7 priority initiatives, maintaining clear tracking systems, timelines, and accountability.
• Organize and mobilize community members to participate in advocacy, events, and legislative engagement.
• Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with community, nonprofit, labor, faith, and civic partners.
• Supervise and support two staff members, ensuring high-quality, organized, and timely work.
• Coordinate closely with legislative and communications teams to align strategy and messaging.
• Plan and execute community events, advocacy actions, and rapid-response efforts.
• Maintain organized records, provide regular progress reports, and ensure follow-through on all projects.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in organizing, advocacy, or legislative work.
• Strong organizational, tracking, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and partners.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel across Pennsylvania as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania’s legislative process.
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills.

What Success Looks Like

• Priority initiatives are organized, on track, and advancing.
• Community members and partners are engaged and supported.
• Teams are coordinated, accountable, and effective.
• Advocacy efforts lead to measurable community and legislative impact.

We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and harassment-free environment for all employees.

The position offers excellent state benefits, including healthcare, annual time off, and sick leave.