Campaigns Manager

Who We Are:

PFLAG National is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their families, and allies. PFLAG National has more than 550,000 members and supporters and nearly 350 chapters in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced, and serviced by the PFLAG National staff, Board of Directors, and Regional Directors Council.

Position: 

The Campaigns Manager will develop impactful campaign goals, plans, strategies, and tactics aimed at protecting and advancing the rights of LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. They will play a key role in designing and executing robust advocacy campaigns that mobilize PFLAG National members and supporters, and PFLAG chapters at the federal, state, and local level. Their efforts will help shape PFLAG National’s strategic approach to advocacy, empowering the community to soften hearts, change minds, and create a lasting difference. 

Key Responsibilities:  

●      Develop robust campaigns to galvanize PFLAG National members and supporters and PFLAG chapters to become advocates, fighting for LGBTQ+ rights at the federal, state, and local levels. 

●      Support the development of organizing goals, strategies, plans, and budgets to drive impactful political and policy outcomes for specific campaigns and related programming initiatives.

●      Coordinate cross-departmental campaign efforts at PFLAG National, ensuring seamless collaboration between the Policy, Strategic Communications, Chapter & Communities Engagement, and Learning & Inclusion teams to effectively achieve campaign goals.

●      Assist in designing and implementing complex, multi-tooled campaigns from planning to execution to advance LGBTQ+ rights, combat classroom censorship, protect parental rights, and other civil rights issues. 

●      Identify and train a cohort of parents of LGBTQ+ individuals to advocate for policies that protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones, providing training, support, and resources to prepare them for public speaking and legislative advocacy efforts.

●      Develop and compile compelling campaign materials, including fact sheets, action alerts, and talking points.

●      Design and execute grassroots organizing strategies, including community events, town halls, and advocacy training sessions. 

●      Support the priorities and increase the capacity of PFLAG National and its Advocacy program.

●      Develop, strengthen, and maintain relationships and alliances with diverse communities.

●      In collaboration with the Vice President, Advocacy, support the development and maintenance of internal systems to enable successful campaigns across the country, including creating tools to track community outreach and coalition activities.

●      Represent PFLAG National in coalitions as assigned by the Vice President, Advocacy.

Key Skills and Qualifications: 

●      Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4+ years of professional, progressive experience in community based, grassroots organizing, electoral campaign and/or legislative staff experience, or a combination of both is required. 

●      Experience designing organizing strategy and executing organizing plans and tactics.

●      Familiarity building, leading, and working within coalitions.

●      Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, simultaneously managing many tasks; work efficiently, meeting multiple deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure.

●      Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

●      Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

●      Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends

●      Solid computer experience, including use of the internet, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Zoom.

●      Knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues, DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) practices, and civil rights as a whole.

●      Enthusiastic support of PFLAG’s strategic vision, mission, and goals.

●      Demonstrated ability to collaborate with remote employees.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 2, AFL-CIO.

Salary: Salary range is $76,207 – $92,561 depending upon experience, expertise, and other qualifying factors. 

Position Type and Work Hours: This is a full-time role, typically Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day. This can be a fully remote role or if based in the DC area, a hybrid position, requiring 1-2 days per week in the office. May require occasional local and/or domestic travel. 

PFLAG National offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 403(b) with employer match and generous vacation.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@pflag.org. Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered.

PFLAG is committed to fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, ethnicity, family-care status, gender identity (including characteristics and/or expression), marital status, matriculation at a college, medical condition (including HIV/AIDS), chronic illness, pregnancy, childbirth (or other related medical conditions), membership in a labor union or union activities covered by the Act, mental disability, national origin, personal appearance, height and weight, physical disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and veteran status. 

PFLAG complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources.