The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Action works in partnership with parents, community, civic leaders and policymakers to achieve the shared goal of an excellent education for every Baton Rouge student. We are dedicated to elevating the voice of students and families in our community. The Alliance’s work focuses on the areas of:  Empowering Families, Elevating Community and Engaging Leaders.

The Alliance’s Political Director is charged with leading the Alliance’s policy platform from vision to reality. The Political Director is also responsible for coordinating the organization’s electoral programs, developing and managing a candidate pipeline, and supporting fundraising of an ambitious budget.  

OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE

• Lead the organization’s candidate and campaigner pipeline development program, Torch
• Manage relationships with elected officials at the local and state level
• Plan and execute action steps to ensure majority votes in favor of items in the Alliance’s policy platform
• Plan, implement, and evaluate voter engagement and political program
• Represent the Alliance with key coalitions, allies, partners, and other stakeholder groups
• Partner with the Alliance’s communications staff to accurately and persuasively project the organization’s political goals and messages
• Provide high-level strategic advice to CEO and CSO on program development including long-term electoral strategy
• Manage organizational candidate endorsement process during election years, including analysis of district information, candidate alignment,  and campaign aptitude in order to make recommendations for resource allocation
• Write and implement campaign plans for electoral activities and issue campaigns including analyzing voter segments, tracking and cataloging polling, competitive reports, and ads, and compiling regular reports of outcomes
• Staff the organization’s affiliated political action committee, including fundraising and compliance support

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A demonstrated commitment to ensuring access to high-quality school options for every student in Baton Rouge
• Demonstrated experience in government affairs successfully ushering policy items through votes of a municipal or legislative body
• Experience in electoral, civic engagement, or political campaigns, with some relevant connection to candidate politics
• A strong political network and relationships with leaders within Baton Rouge’s political landscape
• Experience working across departments or teams within an organization
• Familiarity with political data, technologies, and best practices in the field
• Independent and strong leader that is able to drive projects and programs to completion in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work within a coalition of diverse organizations and partners
• Experience working in diverse communities and with grassroots organizations
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Results-focused and organized
• Self-motivated – proven ability to work independently
• Strong project management and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, mass communications, political communications, or related field preferred

WORK DEMANDS

Motivation and ability to work long hours during election season, to responsively manage stakeholders at all levels, to take ownership of projects, and exercise strong judgment in tough and time-sensitive situations.

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time role offering compensation that is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students  provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes individual health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company-matching contributions.

TO APPLY

Send a resume and cover letter to liz@brallianceaction.org