Description
The Deputy National Director of Partner Outreach & Engagement supports the National Partner Outreach & Engagement Director in developing strategy and building systems that connect national coalition capacity to district-level field operations. This role focuses on strategic planning, volunteer pipeline development, cross-district coordination, and training program coordination to strengthen Battleground Alliance’s coalition infrastructure.
About Battleground Alliance
With a $50 million fundraising goal, we work across congressional districts to build coalitions, support grassroots organizing, and drive strategic voter engagement. We strengthen democratic institutions and civic participation through data-driven field operations, strategic communications, and coordinated partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Partnership Engagement Plan Development & Implementation
- Develop a comprehensive strategic plan for national partner engagement
- Map current and prospective national partners, their capacities, geographic footprints, and potential contributions to district-level work
- Define engagement pathways for different partner types (labor, advocacy, grassroots, issue-based) to connect to BA
- Identify opportunities to support the cultivation of national partners and the Strategic Council
- Present strategic plan and progress reports to BA staff and leadership for input and approval
- Plan occasional in-person national partner meetings and events
- Develop presentations, talking points, reports, and other documents
Contribute to Key BA Objectives and Programs
- Field & District Support
- Partner with Field Director and Accountability & Mobilization Lead to connect district-level campaigns with national organizational resources and support
- Help translate national partnership commitments into tangible district-level support including volunteer mobilization, resource sharing, and technical assistance
- Identify opportunities for national partners to deploy assets strategically across BA’s target districts
- Data & Technology Collaboration
- Collaborate with BA’s Data & Tech team on workflow design, system requirements, and implementation within BA’s existing data and technology infrastructure
- Develop user experience specifications, testing protocols, documentation, and adoption support for partner engagement and volunteer management systems
- Internal Coordination & Reporting
- Maintain alignment with BA leadership through regular check-ins with the National Partner Outreach & Engagement Director
- Attend and assist in running Strategic Council meetings and relevant planning sessions
Compensation Dependent upon experience
- $90,000-$120,000 dependent on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package included
- Some travel may be required
- Remote ok, DC-preferred
- This is a cycle position that will run through the 2026 General Election
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the required information via the provided application link.
Equal Opportunity
Battleground Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and interns. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Requirements
- Significant experience in progressive organizing, coalition building, or campaign operations
- Strong project management skills with experience designing and implementing systems and workflows at scale
- Experience with volunteer management, recruitment pipelines, and grassroots mobilization
- Proficiency with data or project management platforms (Airtable or similar)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-stakeholder environments and manage competing priorities
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Understanding of organizing and how national movement work connects to local campaigns
