Senior Manager, Outreach and Membership

Job Title

Senior Manager, Outreach and Membership

Reports to

Director of Outreach and Membership

FLSA Status

Exempt Position

Alliance for Justice (AFJ) is a national association of more than 135 organizations, representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society. For more than 45 years we have been leaders in the fight for a more equitable society on behalf of a broad constituency belief that all Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have their voices heard when government makes decisions that affect their lives.

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager of Outreach and Membership leads AFJ/AFJ Action Campaign initiatives, under guidance of the Director of Outreach and Membership, to deepen and expand engagement of progressive organizations, national and state advocates, AFJ members, and legal communities to elevate the importance of the courts and defending democracy, including civil society. Working with staff across AFJ departments, the Senior Manager of Outreach and Membership works to expand AFJ’s presence in the judicial nominations, democracy, and broader progressive movements by coordinating and executing events, expanding our grasstops outreach, engaging organizations to oppose egregious judicial candidates and support movement lawyers, supporting AFJ’s membership program, and more.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead outreach initiatives with national and state progressive groups, AFJ member organizations, grasstop connections, and attorneys and legal elites to engage on the courts and participate in AFJ’s network, with an emphasis on AFJ’s member and partner groups;
• Work with Director of Outreach and Membership and Vice President of Strategy to develop priorities for constituencies and audiences to strengthen AFJ/AFJ Action’s engagement of, and outreach/organizing strategies to do so;
• Plan, coordinate, and execute AFJ and AFJ Action events that drive education and advocacy aligning with organizational strategies, both virtually and in-person, by recruiting speakers and co-sponsors, building turnout, creating runs of show, solidifying vendors, and providing logistical support. These events include but are not limited to Holding Court and Gavel In events;
• Build and maintain relationships with national organizations and AFJ’s core constituencies to increase awareness of the importance of the courts and mobilize against or in support of nominations and policy priorities;
• Lead plan to grow engagement of organizations and individuals that enter AFJ’s network from variety of entry points (i.e. events, specific nominee campaigns, and short-term partnerships);
• Help with AFJ and AFJ Action’s presence at external meetings, events, and conferences, including supporting session proposals, ordering promotional materials, assisting with AFJ and AFJ Action tabling and visibility opportunities, coordinating internal staff involvement, and more;
• Work with our Justice team to implement targeted partner engagement tactics for AFJ priority judicial nominations and policies in issue areas, such as court reform and nonprofit advocacy/defense;
• Serve as the AFJ representative at various coalition meetings and engage in relevant outreach and policy work on priority issue areas, such as court reform;
• Assist, as necessary, with mobilizing around nonprofit defense when attacks are directed at nonprofit organizations. This could include working with AFJ colleagues in our newly launched program, the Nonprofit Legal Defense Network, ensuring members and partners have the resources and support they need to safely advocate, and more;
• Work with the Communications team to create sample content for groups to disseminate via newsletters, action toolkits, sample letters to the editor, sign-on letters, and press materials;
• Support programming, communications, and operational strategies to deepen relationships with AFJ member organizations, grow membership, and identify opportunities for member program to further organizational priorities;
• Maintain and update data within EveryAction, including, but not limited to: tracking metrics, uploading event attendee information, maintaining judicial clerk information, etc.;
• Participate in work to increase AFJ’s racial equity capacity internally and as embodied in AFJ’s member organization program and partnerships;
• Assist with managing and planning project priorities for Outreach and Membership summer intern(s);
• Work across departments to assist with additional organization priorities as necessary;
• Perform other duties and assist other departments as required.

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS degree or equivalent experience;
• 5+ years' experience with increasing responsibilities in campaign, community, or campus organizing/outreach, event planning, or progressive nonprofit work; previous judicial work and/or coalition-building experience preferred;
• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of stakeholder organizations and individuals to engage and motivate to action, including underrepresented constituencies and organizations;
• Demonstrated success planning events and/or program series;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to interact online, on the phone, and in-person with stakeholders, legal community, coalition members, and professional staff;
• Experience with constituent management systems such as EveryAction, Salsa, VAN, Convio;
• Highly organized and detail oriented with experience developing or sustaining engagement tracking systems;
• Experience working on issues related to social justice causes and constitutional protections;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to centering underrepresented and diverse constituencies, such as communities of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and more;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, “can do” attitude and a desire to work in a collegial and diverse environment.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a union position covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWA Local 32035, which includes salary minimums based on job position category. This position is in job group 5 and has a starting annual salary range of $93,425-$103,582.

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits program, including:

Insurance

We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 100% of employee premiums paid for by AFJ. Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance are provided at no cost to employees. AFJ also provides access to an employee assistance program for physical and mental well-being.

Retirement

Save for retirement with our 401K plan with a 5% employer contribution.

Time Off

AFJ offers a generous time off policy, including vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, and bereavement leave. AFJ observes 12 holidays throughout the year, and additionally closes between December 24 and January 1.

• Year 1 (0-12 months): Eleven (11) days of vacation each year (3.66 hours per pay period), with a maximum accrual cap of 17 days
• Year 2-4: Sixteen (16) days of vacation each year (5.33 hours per pay period), with a maximum accrual cap of 24 days
• Year 4+: Twenty-One (21 days) of vacation each year (7.0 hours per pay period), with a maximum accrual cap of 32 days

Parental Leave

Eligible employees may take up to sixteen (16) total weeks of leave in connection with the birth of the employee’s child, placement of a child with the employee for adoption, or gaining of a foster child. AFJ/AFJ Action provides eligible employees with twelve (12) weeks of fully paid parental leave for purposes of bonding with a new baby following a birth or placement of a child for adoption or gaining of a foster child.

Work Environment

Geographic Location:

• Washington, DC area

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid – one day of the week in the Washington, DC office on Tuesdays
• Additional in-person duties include rallies, meetings, conferences, and events.

Typical setting:

• Office

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so.
• On occasion, travel by car, train, and/or airplane may be required.

Travel requirements:

• Tavel to events, such as staff retreats and other work meetings, will be required approximately one to four times per year.

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
• Some occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Direct Reports

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

DEIA and Equal Employment

At Alliance for Justice, we celebrate the richness that our differences bring. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are not just principles, but the foundation of our strength. Every individual brings a distinct and invaluable perspective, and we thrive when all voices are encouraged to speak openly, authentically, and with confidence. By embracing who we are and where we come from, we create a culture where everyone is welcomed, heard, and empowered to contribute to our collective mission.

Alliance for Justice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race; color; creed; sex; age (18 and over); sexual orientation; national origin; religion; political affiliation; marital or partnership status; familial status; gender, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions; gender identity; gender expression; military or veteran status; medical condition or history, including cancer and AIDS/HIV; genetic information including predisposition or carrier status and that of family members; disability (mental or physical); physical characteristics or personal appearance, including height, weight, and hair (including hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture are commonly associated with a particular race or national origin); ethnicity; ancestry; status as a survivor or family member of a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; or on any basis prohibited by federal or state statute. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AFJ/AFJAC shall not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or prospective employee due to actual or perceived arrest or criminal record. AFJ/AFJAC will not ask applicants about any arrests that did not lead to convictions. AFJ/AFJAC will not ask job applicants about their conviction record at the application or interview stage. After the employer has extended a conditional offer to the applicant, the employer may choose to run a background check and ask questions about the applicant’s criminal conviction history.

Disclaimer

This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all-inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants please apply on our website at https://www.afj.org/about/careers. (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE).

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email alicia.peyton@afj.org.

Exceptional Benefits