About the organization:

PowerSwitch Action is a national network organizing to build multi-racial feminist democracies in our cities, towns, and regions. Together with our 21 affiliates we are driving an agenda to bring the billions of dollars in local public investments under the oversight of the communities most impacted, to expand decision making and power to more of the residents in our regions, to support the building and growth of member-based organizations, and to fight corporate actors who use their power to extract and cause harm to our communities.

Leaders of our network and national staff recently completed our long term agenda setting a path to collective liberation and a multiracial, feminist democracy that is powered by abundance, freedom and self-determination, radical inclusion, and meaningful work that is valued.

About the position

The Senior Campaigner is a senior organizer and campaigner excited to build multi-faceted, experimental campaigns with local organizations and coalitions to win power for workers and communities locally, statewide and nationally. The Senior Campaigner will lead the organization’s strategic campaigns focused on challenging a major international tech corporation, through collaboration with local and national campaign efforts inside and outside of our network; co-campaign with affiliates and bottom-line campaign execution; and supervise and support PowerSwitch Action staff working on these campaigns. We are looking for a mission-aligned, experienced, and savvy corporate campaign strategist and leader who can build strong coalitions and effectively and equitably supervise staff.

Location

This is a largely remote position. Ideally this position will be based in California, though candidates located on or planning to relocate to the west coast or the mountain and southwest regions are welcome to apply.

Travel

This position will be required to travel 1-3 times/month for 1-3 days/trip. Initially half or more of the travel will be in California, but the proportion of national travel will likely grow in coming years.

Reports to

National Campaigns Director

Supervises

Organizing Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

The 3 major areas of responsibility (i.e., the most important, time-consuming “buckets of work”) include:

1. Provide strategic leadership for campaigns in the PowerSwitch Action network that seek to challenge the power of a major international tech and logistics corporation across a variety of worker and public concerns:

• With support from the National Campaigns Director, lead the development and execution of PowerSwitch’s strategy for work across the network, drawing on our Long-Term Agenda, industry and corporate analysis, the organizing landscape, and affiliate experience and priorities;
• Collaborate with PowerSwitch staff and affiliates to develop strategies for local campaigns;
• Foster a culture and anchor systems of evaluation and strategic adjustment across campaigns;
• Convene affiliates to share learnings and foster collaboration across the network.

2.  Co-campaign with affiliates and bottom-line PowerSwitch’s campaign execution:

• Leverage PowerSwitch’s specific strengths and capacities to collaborate with and support local- and state-wide affiliate campaigns;
• Lead execution of national and statewide non-place-based tactics that complement local organizing;
• Track developments in the sector/corporation and make adjustments to strategy and tactics, as needed;
• Maintain relationships with the Athena Coalition and other allies to ensure effective coordination.

3. Anchor an inter-departmental team, providing supervision and/or support to PowerSwitch staff;

• Ensure you and the team are aligned about what success looks like and how you’ll know it when we see it;
• Ensure that the team delivers great results using strong and equitable day-to-day management and project management practices;
• Support the campaign team’s success by removing barriers, addressing challenges, and providing advice and direction as needed;
• Be a support and champion for staff and support them to do their best work;
• Hold an organizational perspective; work to build trust, cohesion, and alignment between your staff, leadership, and our overall direction.

What are we looking for?

• Experienced and savvy corporate campaign strategist and leader: 
  • Ability to design, lead and win sophisticated corporate campaign theory, strategy and tactics that build power for working people and lead to campaign victories, gained from experience on the local or state frontlines of campaigns;
  • Ability to identify and address the key strategic questions at hand and consider them from multiple perspectives;
  • Ability to translate strategy to practice, including adjusting to changing, challenging, and/or ambiguous circumstances;
  • Ability to develop a political landscape analysis and incorporate it into work plans and projects;
  • Ability to identify challenges and raise them with appropriate parties; propose solutions when obstacles arise;
  • Ability to execute creative solutions to overcome challenges.
• Strong coalition builder and leader: 
  • Ability to grow the coalition as needed to match campaign strategy;
  • Ability to represent the perspective and interests of the network within complex inter-organizational dynamics and skills to manage conflict and tension generatively;
  • Proven effectiveness as an organizer;
  • Strong relational skills;
  • Ability to design, plan, and facilitate meetings, both virtual and in person, that inspire participation and engagement of key stakeholders;
  • Ability to design and lead training on campaign strategy and tactics and related topics.
• Strong project management skills & managing up and across: 
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneously, including setting goals and developing a realistic work plan; 
  • Ability to move people to action and hold them accountable with and without formal authority;
  • Ability to communicate with project stakeholders, track project progress and make adjustments where necessary;
  • Experience managing project budgets, and motivating project teams;
  • Ability to manage time effectively and prepare in advance so time is used well;
  • Ability to flag when support or input is needed and elevates questions to the relevant people;
  • Proven ability to manage a complex schedule and responsibilities with minimal support or oversight.
• Strong management skills: 
  • Demonstrated experience leading staff to accomplish results
  • Ability to cultivate staff development through direct feedback and strong inclusive and equitable management practices.
• Mission alignment: 
  • Committed to the vision outlined in our long-term agenda, including building a path to collective liberation and towards a multiracial, feminist democracy that is powered by abundance, freedom and self-determination, radical inclusion, and meaningful work that is valued.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required;
• Fluency in English both spoken and written required;
• Familiarity with any of the following areas is preferred but not required: campaigning in California, labor organizing, environmental and climate justice; data rights, surveillance, and privacy; antitrust; land use and development.
  

Salary

$74,000-$93,000/year, depending on experience

Benefits

• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution;
• 100% of health, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their family members (spouse/domestic partner and children);
• Life insurance for employees;
• Flexible Spending Account: Employees may contribute up to $5,000 a year for childcare expenses and up to $2,500 a year for medical expenses (no employer contribution);
• 12 days of vacation, increasing with tenure up to 20 days;
• 12 days of sick leave per year;
• 6 week sabbatical for full-time employees after 5 years of employment.

COVID-19 Policy: 

PowerSwitch Action requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.

The work schedule can at times be greater than 40 hours per week and includes evening and weekend meetings and events, as necessary. It is not a strictly 9am-5pm position.

PowerSwitch Action does not sponsor work visas; this job requires prior authorization to work in the United States.

PowerSwitch Action is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from gender oppressed people (women and trans & non-binary people), people of color including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and broader queer communities. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender/gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.