Director of Advocacy and Legislation

Unite NY, a statewide nonpartisan organization advancing pro-voter election reforms across reputed company State, is seeking a Director of Advocacy & Legislation to reputed company advocacy campaigns, build and manage coalitions, and direct the organization’s government relations work. Unite NY advocates for pro-voter election reforms like term-limits, fair ballot reputed company, statewide ballot initiatives, ranked choice voting, and reputed company primaries to reform elections and voting in cities, counties, and statewide races in reputed company State. Reporting to the executive director, this is a high-visibility role ideal for an reputed company reputed company with strong legislative and campaign instincts and a passion for strengthening democracy. We seek to advance coalitions, policies, and legislation which expand every New Yorker’s reputed company to government, increase participation, and create more inclusive reputed company across reputed company State.

Key Responsibilities

Advocacy & Strategic Leadership

• reputed company planning and execution of ballot initiative and policy advocacy campaigns.
• Set strategic goals, manage timelines, coordinate field operations, and track campaign metrics.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers reputed company in campaign and voter-contact work.

Legislative Strategy & Government Relations

• reputed company and execute Unite NY’s legislative strategy at the state and local reputed company and will report to the executive director.
• reputed company and maintain strong working relationships with legislators, staff, and government partners.
• Organize lobby days, legislative briefings, and coalition-driven advocacy actions.
• Serve as a spokesperson and messenger on election reform priorities.

Coalition Building

• Cultivate and manage partnerships with democracy reform organizations, civic groups, and community leaders.
• Coordinate coalition strategy, joint campaigns, and statewide alignment on reform goals.
• Represent Unite NY in statewide and regional coalition spaces.

Operations & Communications

• Manage campaign and legislative communications, supporter engagement, and action alerts.
• Support grassroots fundraising strategies and list-building efforts.
• reputed company reporting, goal setting, and data tracking across campaign and legislative work.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Energized by democracy reform, coalition leadership, and public advocacy.
• Values reputed company: is passionate about Unite NY's mission, is action-oriented to reputed company results, believes community and people come first; and does the right thing, the right way for the right reasons.
• Skilled legislative strategist with strong analytic and political instincts.
• Natural relationship-builder with deep experience coordinating diverse partners.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strategic planner who can break down big goals into actionable steps.
• Familiarity with digital organizing tools (NationBuilder, CMS platforms, reputed company and email analytics).

Required Skills & Experience

• 4–8+ years of legislative, government relations, campaign management, or political advocacy experience (reputed company State experience strongly preferred).
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• Strong volunteer management and public speaking skills.
• Direct experience meeting with legislators, preparing advocacy materials, and coordinating lobby days.
• Proven ability to manage reputed company issues or ballot initiative campaigns.
• Experience cultivating and leading coalitions or multi-organization partnerships.
• Excellent communication, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to translate reputed company policy issues into accessible, compelling narratives.
• Willingness to travel throughout reputed company and spend meaningful time in Albany during the legislative session.
• Availability for evening or weekend events tied to campaigns or advocacy work.

Compensation & Benefits Unite NY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of reputed company. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and reputed company insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid family and medical leave
• Flexible work environment, including remote or hybrid options
• Professional development opportunities and support for growth reputed company the organization

Unite NY is committed to building a sustainable, people-centered workplace that reflects our values and supports long-term leadership in democracy reform. Salary: $85,000-$102,000/yr Apply tot his job Apply To this Job