About Run for Something

Run for Something recruits and supports young progressives running for down-ballot offices in the United States. Since launching in 2017, we’ve recruited 116,000+ young people who want to run, and we’ve endorsed over 2,200 candidates across all 50 states + DC. We’ve elected 640 candidates across 48 states – 56% are women, 58% are BIPOC, and 21% are LGBTQIA+. and all are under the age of 40. Our alumni have meaningfully and intentionally made life better for millions of Americans across the country. We are a high-reaching, hungry team changing the face of politics in America. Learn more about our work in this clip.

The Run for Something network includes Run for Something (a 527 non-federal PAC),Run for Something Action Fund (a 501c4), andRun for Something Civics (a newly launched, non-partisan 501c3).

Essential Duties:

The primary responsibilities include:

Implement strategies to retain and increase engagement by providing direct support to our vast network of elected and non-elected prior RFS endorsees (alumni)
Manage partnerships with external organizations and internal coaches and mentors for RFS alumni to access additional support
Develop alumni network by strengthening relationships between alumni, structures for peer support, and new opportunities for virtual community building among alumni

Position summary:

Run for Something is currently hiring for a Manager, Alumni Support to support RFS alumni, who are prior RFS endorsees. In this role, you will report to the Alumni Director. This is a new position, with the opportunity to make an impact on the RFS mission by expanding the support we can provide to endorsed candidates through and beyond Election Day, setting them up for success as present and future leaders in their communities and the Democratic Party. Your primary responsibilities center on increasing engagement of our alumni, and there is space to be innovative in the strategies toward that goal. First, you will be responsible for providing direct support to elected and non-elected alumni. Second, you will be the main point person for external partners, coaches, and mentors to identify, manage, and share resources and programming to benefit alumni. Third, you will develop and implement new structures to build a stronger alumni network, allowing for peer-to-peer support and community building opportunities.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Alumni Support will help RFS accomplish our strategic imperatives via:

Provide direct coaching and support to alumni (approximately 30% of time):

Develop resources and initiatives that respond in the moment to the needs of our alumni, empowering them to be effective public servants in rapid response or other timely scenarios, with a particular focus on alumni who did not win their election
Monitor election results of endorsed candidates and manage transition communications to new alumni
Maintain and update transition guides for recently elected and non-elected endorsees
Conduct 1:1 conversations with new or returning alumni to provide support or input on next steps
Help alumni navigate available resources from RFS and partners, including mentors, coaches, peers, etc.

Manage network of Coaches-in-Residence to provide direct support to alumni (approximately 25% of time):

Identify and recruit outside coaches to provide on-demand one-on-one support for alumni on key topics of interest
Manage coach-in-residence program, including contracting with coaches, sign-up system for alumni
Consider opportunities for one-off program offerings from coaches, including written guides or webinars on key topics
Track and evaluate success, and propose changes as needed

Manage and maintain the alumni network system across multiple platforms (approximately 25% of time):

Maintain and expand virtual spaces for alumni to connect with one another
Develop live virtual gatherings for all alumni or targeted cohorts to build relationships with one another and discuss shared challenges or interests
Connect newly elected alumni, upon request, with past RFS alumni who can provide mentorship and support around their transition to elected office

Manage relationships with external partners supporting alumni (approximately 10% of time):

Maintain partnerships with outside organizations focused on supporting newly elected progressive officials at the state and local level, such as Local Progress and State Innovation Exchange, and help RFS alumni navigate the resources available in this wider progressive ecosystem
Represent RFS in other partnership spaces focused on alumni, such as the State Power Table and Future Winners program

Internal Administration of Alumni Network (approximately 10% of time):

In collaboration with the Alumni Director, draft and send a monthly alumni email newsletter to 2,500+ alumni highlighting internal and external opportunities, resources, events, and stories.
Monitor and track press stories and policy accomplishments of alumni, to inform storytelling and future engagement

Key Goals

Expand the support and impact we can make with endorsed candidates through and beyond Election Day, setting them up for success as present and future leaders
Engage RFS alumni through multiple channels to encourage them to rely on RFS as a continued support in their political leadership journeys after Election Day
Increase support offerings for alumni including coaching, webinars, resources, and partnerships to increase engagement and responsiveness among alumni, and continue to scale these as the number of alumni grows annually
Maintain active relationships with external partners and regularly share opportunities and resources from these groups with alumni.
Grow by 50% the number of alumni engaging in virtual community with one another, and create a sustainable model for community building among alumni

Qualifications

Significant project management experience, managing multiple priorities and coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders
Significant experience on one or more electoral campaigns, especially at the local and/or state legislative level
Strong communications skills, including written skills and verbal presentation skills, both in a virtual setting and in-person setting
Experience managing or engaging online communities and/or organizing community members in a virtual setting
Experience organizing and facilitating effective meetings, particularly in a remote or virtual setting
Ability to envision, plan, and execute new programming or resources to serve the needs of diverse constituencies
Strong relationship-building skills via email, phone, and video calls
Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-oriented
Experience working with diverse constituencies; ability to build relationships and facilitate discussions with demographically and geographically diverse participants
Ability to manage up in a remote environment
Demonstrated ability to work in and contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
Ability to demonstrate Run for Something’s organizational values: Bold & Fearless; Open & Honest; Supportive & Respectful; Progressive & Diverse; Long-term & Strategic.
Ability to work independently for extended periods of time in a remote environment
Strong commitment to the Run for Something mission

Plus Qualifications

Understanding of best practices around alumni engagement, such as working with school or corporate alumni programs or mentoring programs
Experience in one-on-one coaching or advising conversations
Experience running for or serving in elected office, or serving in an elected official’s office

Essential Physical Requirements

As this is a remote position, the person in this position must be able to communicate with colleagues and partners via phone, including conference and video calls, as well as written communication such as Slack and email.
The position requires the ability to work on a computer for all or part of the work day.
The position requires the ability to attend events which may encompass all or part of the work day.
This position requires frequent travel, as described above. The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel throughout areas that require transportation by car. The candidate must be able to conduct overnight travel when necessary during these trips.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary for this position is set at $98,100. In order to counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current employees. Run for Something salary bands for a given staff level are benchmarked to the 75th percentile for our sector, and all new employees are paid at the entry point of those bands. Employees then have the opportunity to progress through current salary bands through annual cost of living increases and performance-based pay increases, and into new salary bands through promotions.

Benefits at Run for Something include:

Four Day Work Week (learn more here)
Unlimited Paid Time Off policy
Platinum Medical Insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 50% of premium covered for dependents)
Dental and Vision Insurance (99.9% of premium covered for both employees and dependents)
Professional Development Stipend
Treat Yourself Stipend ($500 a year to do something that brings you joy)
Equipment Stipend
401k
Work from Home Stipend
Cell Phone/Internet Stipend
12 weeks paid family leave
Paid Sabbatical (after 3 years of service to RFS)
Four weeks in organization-wide holiday closures, including a two-week winter break
Flexible, remote work environment

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