Associate Director, Political Affairs

Core responsibilities:

• Partner with the Managing Director to implement the organization's overall political strategy, including candidate and ballot-measure endorsements, independent expenditure partnerships, and resource prioritization
• Coordinate Equality California's endorsement process—overseeing candidate questionnaires, interview scheduling, research, and preparation of PAC materials and memos
• Partner with the Managing Director, Development Director, and consultants to raise funds for Equality California's state and federal PACs
• Represent Equality California in political, civic, and community coalitions, advancing LGBTQ+ representation and pro-equality priorities

This role strengthens Equality California's influence across California's political landscape and supports electoral efforts to advance LGBTQ+ equality and pro-equality priorities through candidate endorsements, fundraising, and campaign strategies.

Required skills and qualifications:

• At least two election cycles of experience working on candidate, ballot-measure, independent-expenditure, or issue-advocacy campaigns (combination preferred)
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally to internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced political environment
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff, interns, or consultants and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth
• Deep commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ equality, racial and social justice, and to the mission and values of Equality California

Salary Range: $87,026 - $104,134, commensurate with experience. Union Representation: We recognize the Communications Workers of America (CWA) as your role's exclusive collective bargaining representative. Reasonable accommodations provided for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Equality California is a statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization that works to advance equality and social justice for LGBTQ+ communities through political advocacy, electoral work, and policy initiatives.