WMFG Campaign Associate Director

Introduction: Are you ready to be part of a groundbreaking campaign led by Willie Morris, a tireless advocate for disability rights and community empowerment? Join us at the Willie Morris for Governor Campaign and play a vital role in shaping the future of Arkansas. As the Associate Director, you’ll work closely with our dynamic team to amplify Willie’s message and drive meaningful change across the state.

Job Description: As the WMFG Campaign Associate Director, you will be instrumental in executing our campaign strategy and advancing Willie Morris’s vision for a more inclusive Arkansas. With your leadership skills, strategic mindset, and dedication to social justice, you’ll help lead our team to victory.

Responsibilities:

1. Campaign Strategy Support: Assist the Executive Director in developing and implementing the overall campaign strategy, ensuring alignment with Willie Morris’s vision and goals.
2. Departmental Oversight: Provide leadership and support to department directors, ensuring that campaign initiatives are executed effectively and efficiently.
3. Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Facilitate communication and collaboration among campaign departments to maximize synergy and impact.
4. Project Management: Manage specific campaign initiatives or projects as assigned by the Executive Director, ensuring timely completion and achievement of objectives.
5. Data Analysis: Analyze campaign data and metrics to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement, informing strategic decision-making.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including volunteers, donors, community leaders, and partner organizations, to foster support for the campaign.
7. Event Coordination: Coordinate campaign events, including rallies, town halls, fundraisers, and volunteer activities, to engage voters and build momentum.
8. Volunteer Management: Support the Director of Volunteer Services in recruiting, training, and mobilizing volunteers to support campaign activities and outreach efforts.
9. Policy Advocacy: Assist the Policy Director in researching, drafting, and advocating for policy initiatives that align with Willie Morris’s platform and priorities.
10. Communication Support: Collaborate with the Director of Communications to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all campaign communications channels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field from a reputable four-year public or private university.
• Demonstrated experience in campaign management, political organizing, or advocacy work, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Passion for social justice, advocacy, and community engagement.
• Flexibility to work long hours, evenings, and weekends as needed in a fast-paced campaign environment.

Join us in making history with Willie Morris for Governor – where every voice matters, and every action makes a difference. Together, we will build a more inclusive and equitable Arkansas for all.