Location: Remote (within the U.S.)
Contract Award Range: Very competitive, similar to other senior campaign roles. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or ask for more details.
Term of Contract: 12 months (flexible, with longer term relationship opportunity)
About Movement Labs
This is a contingency role in the event that Trump wins the presidential election. Movement Labs is dedicated to stopping the far right and saving democracy. We bring new thinking to the most challenging problems in the political ecosystem and rigorously test our ideas. We’re bringing in a senior leadership team to lead our work to stop Trumpism and defeat fascism.
About the Position
Movement Labs is seeking a strategic and well-connected Senior Leader to support existing rapid response efforts within the progressive movement and in civil society to demonstrate public opposition to an authoritarian government.
An effective movement is non-violent, disciplined, strategic and massive. Our goal in the aftermath of a Trump win would be to demonstrate the breadth of opposition to autocracy and ensure that civil society is protected throughout his term. This role will act as a creative entrepreneur and support for a movement, staying connected to existing centers of gravity, especially the Fight Back Table coalition of membership based organizations.
What is the job exactly? That depends on you - what gaps do you think will be necessary to fill? Some examples include:
- Giving institutional, financial or technical support to a viral resistance meme or event that is strategically framed
- Networking a broad cross-section of civil society (churches, philanthropists, commerce, military) and weaving them into a pro-democracy movement
- Creating a set of anti-autocracy principles and birddogging GOP members of Congress to sign them
The ideal candidate is a seasoned movement-builder at the national level, who nevertheless has a deep understanding of the progressive movement beyond DC, with a proven ability to build coalitions, develop strategic campaigns, and secure wins at the federal level and in the public narrative. They are well networked, creative, know how to leverage grasstops and grassroots power to win campaigns, and not afraid to take risks and be innovative.
Key Responsibilities
- Movement Leadership: You know what it takes to build and lead a progressive movement at the national level; and you’ve got serious policy, organizing and messaging wins under your belt.
- Coalition Building: You are well-networked within progressive movement spaces at the national level, and you know what it takes to bring people together around common interests.
- Creative Program Development and Execution: You’re a creative thinker who isn’t afraid to try new approaches to reach audiences and win your campaigns. You know how to get buy-in for a concept and work with a team to build out new campaigns.
- Outreach and Mobilization: Design and execute mass outreach campaigns supported by Movement Labs, utilizing organized and other outreach methods to galvanize public opinion and pressure decision-makers.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to align efforts and maximize impact.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Track progress, measure success, and provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding campaign developments and outcomes.
- Resource Management: Oversee budget and resource allocation for initiatives.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 7 years of experience leading progressive movement work at the national level.
- Strong track record of building coalitions and bringing leaders together around common goals.
- Experience building and growing campaigns from scratch, from ideation to execution.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into accessible messaging.
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing teams and driving collaborative efforts.
- Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for outreach and engagement.
- Previous roles in political strategy or campaign management.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for progressive causes and commitment to social justice.
Why Join Us?
At Movement Labs, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a flexible, remote environment. You will have the chance to drive significant change in key states and make a lasting impact on the progressive movement.
Proposals
We’re flexible on the approach you take, but we ask for the following key details to be covered in a brief proposal:
- If you had a budget and staff, how would you most effectively ensure that the resistance movement "won the narrative" of the immediate aftermath of Trump being declared winner? Who would you work with and through? What would "winning" look like?
- What would "winning" look like if our goal is to ensure that civil society operates without retribution and our democracy continues to function?
- You can't do everything, what would you choose to focus on and why? Try to be tactical and specific.
- Pricing
- 3 client referrals
- Resume
Proposals are due by October 30, 2024. NRG Consulting Group is leading this search, and Megan Severson is supporting the sourcing work component for Movement Labs. Please email your proposal to [email protected] and cc [email protected]. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.
Referral Bonus: If you refer someone for the role and they are hired and on the job for two months, Movement Labs will send you a $5,000 referral bonus.
Movement Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
