The New Hampshire Project Manager is a contract position that will serve as the state-based leader of The People’s New Hampshire field program. The Project Manager will work closely with The People staff and in-state volunteer leaders to design and implement a program plan that includes outreach, volunteer training, and management; culminating in a statewide meeting in late 2023 / early 2024. 

The People is a completely virtual team, so the New Hampshire Project Manager needs to be a driven self-starter, able to work successfully with minimal oversight. Office space may be provided. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills, with proficiency in G-Suite and MS Office. Familiarity with NeonCRM, or similar applications, is a plus. The New Hampshire Project Manager must be flexible to adjust and develop new policies and procedures based on best practices and the needs of the team, as well as the willingness to travel for meetings and events. The People is a strictly nonpartisan organization, and as such it is essential that candidates are able to work directly and respectfully with individuals from all points of the political spectrum without bias. 

Responsibilities:

• Design field program strategy and implementation in coordination with state-level volunteer leadership and The People staff

• Conceptualize and construct plans for field operations including field budgets, work plans, and overall timelines

• Manage and coach team of state leaders / organizers to develop a volunteer network

• Build and maintain relationships with coalition and local leaders; liaison with various organizational partners and campaigns

• Recruit, train and develop volunteer leaders

• Develop organizing and political strategy to assist in setting overall program priorities and design

• Local event planning and attendance building

• Other responsibilities as needed

Skills:

• Collaborative leadership approach

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Digital organizing 

• Attention to detail

• Strong communication skills in multiple formats (email, phone, text, social media)

• Demonstrated ability to build and motivate teams and work effectively in a collaborative team environment in both a managerial and support role

• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and municipal legislative processes a plus

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 

• 2 years and/or 1 election cycles of campaign experience (nonpartisan political reform campaign experience a plus)

• Field program design and execution (i.e. running canvassing / phone banks, event planning, volunteer management, etc.)

• Volunteer engagement program experience

• MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE (close distance to Concord a plus)

Physical Demands:

Performing the duties of this job include extended computer use while sitting or standing depending on the needs of the employee and their respective home office structure. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Workload Expectations:

Contract to include event hosting/management which may occasionally fall on weekends or evenings. 

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have, or will be expected to develop, proficiency with Google Gmail, Docs, Slides, and Sheets. A working knowledge of NeonCRM or other similar customer relationship management software, as well as Trello or other similar project management software, is desirable. 

Travel:

This role will work closely with community based volunteers, and will need to travel throughout New Hampshire for meetings and events. Travel expenses will be reimbursed within company policy.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume/CV and cover letter highlighting past campaign experience and any nonprofit experience to info@thepeople.org