Senior Policy Manager, Anticorruption and Accountability

A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing responsive governance and civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda      

A track record of working collaboratively with others, with the ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests  

Ability to navigate power dynamics, respectfully navigate conflict while maintaining your values, and influence others to adopt changes to meet common goals  

Ability to compel action through both written and verbal communication, including distilling complex concepts for a broad audience, and to differentiate communications as needed for various audiences 

Innovative and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to navigate through ambiguity to set goals, take initiative, and resourcefully solve problems to achieve short and long-term objectives

Ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple short- and long-term priorities at once, with strong attention to detail; robust organizational skills, and the ability to manage your time independently  

A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others  

Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth     

Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office and Zoom 

Demonstrated knowledge of recent trends and legislation at the federal and state level for at least two of the following issues: anti-corruption, accountability, ethics, and campaign finance reform

Familiarity with civil, criminal and administrative processes, as well as other options to address corruption, especially at the state level, and interest in developing new options

Familiarity with state legislative processes, including policy research and analysis, policy development, legislative drafting, legislative advocacy and lobbying, and policy implementation  

Demonstrated knowledge of our national political dynamic, and familiarity with decision-makers and key players on anti-corruption and accountability issues, with a preference for candidates who have existing relationships with these people and organizations 

Experience leading or substantially contributing to successful public advocacy campaigns at the local or state level – including both grassroots and grasstops stakeholders – and ideally related to public integrity, campaign finance, ethics, or accountability

Experience managing coalitions or groups that represent stakeholders with diverse interests to achieve a goal  

Travel up to once per month for team meetings, events, stakeholder meetings, and/or staff retreats

Willingness to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause will provide accounts for staff members to use)  

Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party 

Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US