Application Guide
How to Apply for Statewide Organizing Manager
at North Carolina Black Alliance
🏢 About North Carolina Black Alliance
The North Carolina Black Alliance is a unique 501c3 nonprofit focused specifically on advancing Black political power in North Carolina through GOTV, organizing, advocacy, and election protection. Unlike generic political organizations, NCBA centers Black communities and works at the intersection of electoral strategy and racial justice, making it an ideal workplace for mission-driven organizers passionate about systemic change in the South.
About This Role
As Statewide Organizing Manager, you'll lead and coordinate organizing efforts across North Carolina, supervising county organizers and Regional Organizing Managers while ensuring alignment with NCBA's programmatic priorities. This role is impactful because you'll directly shape how Black communities are mobilized for elections and advocacy, overseeing data tracking, training materials, and statewide initiative implementation that determines NCBA's effectiveness.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve morning check-ins with Regional Organizing Managers about county-level progress, reviewing base-building data reports with the Data Coordinator, and developing training materials with the seasonal training coordinator. You'd likely spend afternoons overseeing advocacy initiative implementation across regions and planning statewide strategy alignment with NCBA leadership.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who North Carolina Black Alliance Is Looking For
- Has 3+ years of experience in 501c3 nonprofit organizing, specifically with understanding of nonprofit structures and compliance requirements
- Demonstrates proven ability to manage multi-level teams (county organizers, regional managers, seasonal coordinators) in a distributed organizing model
- Possesses strong data coordination skills, able to work with Data Coordinator to track base-building metrics across regions
- Shows experience with GOTV training development and electoral advocacy implementation in Southern or Black political contexts
📝 Tips for Applying to North Carolina Black Alliance
Quantify your 501c3 nonprofit experience—specifically mention years and types of organizations you've worked with, as this is explicitly required
Highlight any North Carolina-specific organizing experience or knowledge of the state's political landscape, as this is a statewide role
Provide concrete examples of managing distributed teams (county/regional organizers) rather than just general management experience
Demonstrate proficiency with both Microsoft AND Google Workspace applications, as both are listed requirements
Show understanding of NCBA's specific focus on Black political power by referencing their election protection or advocacy work in your materials
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your direct experience with 501c3 nonprofit structures and compliance, not just general nonprofit work', 'Specific examples of managing multi-level organizing teams in electoral or advocacy contexts', "How you've previously coordinated data tracking for base-building or GOTV efforts", "Your understanding of NCBA's mission to advance Black political power in North Carolina specifically"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → NCBA's specific election protection efforts in recent North Carolina elections
- → The organization's advocacy priorities and current programmatic initiatives from their website or annual reports
- → North Carolina's political landscape, particularly regarding Black voter turnout and key counties for organizing
- → Recent news about NCBA's work or leadership statements on Black political power in the state
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with only corporate or 501c4 experience without addressing the 501c3 requirement
- Generic political organizing experience without specific examples of team management or data coordination
- Failing to demonstrate knowledge of NCBA's specific focus on Black communities in North Carolina
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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