Program Manager, North Carolina

We are looking for a collaborative and highly organized Program Manager to join the Common Cause team in North Carolina. This role is a critical part of our state programmatic work, where you will lead and support policy analysis, engage in and lead qualitative and quantitative research and analysis projects, build relationships with community partners, and manage outreach and advocacy activities to advance our mission to protect democracy and ensure fair and equitable representation of all communities.    

This is a full-time role reporting to the Policy Director, NC, and is ideally based in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina and/or can commute to the State Capitol in Raleigh. The Program Manager is expected to work in-person at the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh up to 3 days per week during legislative session and to travel around North Carolina 2-3 days per month. We hope our new Program Manager will start in June.    

Responsibilities 

Lead qualitative and quantitative research and analysis 

• Lead policy research, analysis, and the identification of opportunities for policy proposals to advance Common Cause’s statewide goals 

• Draft, edit, and disseminate policy briefs, reports, and advocacy materials to inform and engage decision-makers and stakeholders 

• Monitor state and local legislative developments, track relevant bills, and provide strategic guidance to ensure timely responses to policy opportunities and threats 

Manage state programmatic work and campaigns 

• Lead the execution of statewide advocacy campaigns 

• Support coalition work, including managing working groups or project groups within coalitions, organizing meetings, coordinating actions, and ensuring effective communication among coalition members 

• Oversee election protection activities in North Carolina, ensuring effective communication and coordination of outreach efforts to safeguard voting rights and the electoral process 

• Execute lobbying efforts for designated legislation, including drafting and managing testimony, public comment, and other advocacy tools 

Outreach and stakeholder engagement 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with County Boards of Elections, community organizations, partners, and members to strengthen Common Cause’s network and extend our outreach 

• In collaboration with the State Director, Program Managers, and Organizers, execute outreach campaigns to educate the public on priority issues and encourage active participation in advocacy efforts 

• Represent Common Cause as the key point of contact with County Board of Elections, community events and coalition meetings 

• Track monthly meetings, monitor early voting plans, and work on election resiliency efforts to strengthen public awareness and mobilize support 

• Coordinate digital and social media campaigns to engage members and stakeholders, ensuring messaging aligns with Common Cause’s values and goals 

• Assist in media relations efforts, including contributing to press materials and briefings 

Supervise temporary staff and interns 

• Manage temporary staff 

• Recruit, train, coordinate and mentor interns and volunteers  

Provide fundraising and advisory board support  

• Support fundraising efforts, including writing grants, cultivating donor relationships, and managing reporting requirements 

• Assist with administrative tasks related to the state advisory board, including organizing meetings, preparing materials, and facilitating effective board engagement 

Perform administrative and other duties 

• Complete administrative tasks as needed 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

You will thrive in this role if you have: 

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated. 

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.