How to Apply: To apply, please submit a resume and optional but highly recommended cover letter to jobs@somosvotantes.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Location: Wisconsin (Remote)

Job Type: Full Time 2025 Cycle Position

Reports to: National Partnership & Program Director

Position Summary:

Somos Votantes/Somos PAC is seeking a dynamic beginning to mid level Program Manager to join our team in Wisconsin. A successful candidate will play a key role in developing, planning and implementing state programs and goals, understanding the state legislative and political landscapes while working closely with organizations and individuals in-state and nationally. The Program Manager will also work with the Somos Team to grow the Somos’ organizational brand in the state by building and maintaining a strong and engaged network of organizations and individuals. Candidates should have a love for building community, making new relationships and building a program from the ground up. This position is based in Wisconsin and requires some travel around the state and at times travel nationally. This position reports to the National Partnership & Program Director. This position will not manage a staff and will be the point person in state.

Organization Overview:

Somos Votantes is a Latino-led, founded, and focused organization dedicated to increasing the collective impact of Latinos. We are dedicated to empowering and educating Latino communities with the knowledge, tools and opportunities they need to participate in our democracy and create meaningful change in their communities.

At Somos Votantes, we empower our community to make their voices heard to create positive change for themselves, their families, and their communities. We specialize in culturally competent community organizing and connecting with our community on issues that impact their daily lives, advocate for policies that will make their lives better, and help break down barriers that keep them from actively engaging in our democracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Planning and Implementation
  • Under direction of the National Partnership & Program Director, identify and create Wisconsin specific program work plans, including developing metrics of success and monitoring progress towards goals.
  • Track, maintain, and report out on Wisconsin project & program metrics, collateral and data on various weekly internal and external calls.
  • Responsible for developing and executing community events and bringing them to fruition. Additionally, will maintain event plans and budgets while effectively communicating with Somos Team members to inform them on relevant updates and event needs.
  • Support and engage in state efforts for the Spring 2025 elections with state coalition partners.
• Community Leadership and Outreach
  • Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and maintaining strong individual and organizational relationships with a broad range of coalitions and grassroots contacts that align with state specific issues and/or electoral programs in Wisconsin.
  • Identify and hold a variety of 1:on:1 meetings, group presentations, and general community outreach to community members, coalition partners, and coalition leaders to educate and engage community members around Somos Wisconsin priorities.
  • Identify and participate in community tabling & community events to promote Somos Votantes programs. Additionally, attend and support events of Somos coalition partners and allies including attending other coalition meetings and trainings in Wisconsin.
  • Update, maintain, and report on the status of in-state individual and organizational relationships with aligned organizations and leaders. This will be achieved by attending, capturing notes, and reporting out on various in-state and national stakeholder meetings and conferences, including a focus on partner coalitions such as America Votes.
• Volunteer Coordination and Engagement
  • Under supervision of the National Partnership & Program Director, develop, and implement strategies to build a large volunteer and/or coalition network, with a focus on distributed organizing tactics, training volunteers, and achieving organizational goals.
  • Conduct weekly phone calls to follow up, recruit, and retain volunteers previously identified from community events, canvassing efforts, and other lead generating avenues.
  • Update and maintain volunteer contact list by utilizing CRM systems such as the Voter Action Network (VAN).
• Interdepartmental Collaboration and Communication
  • Working collaboratively with Somos’ existing staff and consultants on areas of focus work including; research, digital media, and data collecting
  • Work in collaboration with the National Communications and Media team to respond to media opportunities and, when needed, participate in media interviews for Somos with a goal of celebrating our work and impact with Latino voters. In addition provide materials from Wisconsin events, share partner social media and information to maintain a web and social media presence.
  • Manage and oversee the daily operational and administrative components of Wisconsin programs; which can include submitting reports, emails, data input, and updating other work products on a weekly basis. Develop, monitor, and maintain departmental systems and processes.
• Campaign Reporting & Planning
  • Identify, track, and report on any and all legislative developments that are relevant to Wisconsin specific programs.
  • Identify, track, and report on political dynamics to understand the political legislative and electoral landscape in Wisconsin.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the organization's mission and values.
• At least one to three years of experience in progressive political campaigns, progressive non-profits orsimilar organizations (with a campaign focus), or similar transferable experience and a minimum twoyears of project management experience.
• Must have a valid driver license, reliable transportation, and active car insurance.
• Strong attention to detail - Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability tomanage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and can support the creation and development ofwritten Wisconsin products.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and lead project teams, while also being a team player.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal/external teams.
• Experience developing and maintaining credible and productive relationships with elected officials,coalition partners, community leaders and volunteers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and timelines.
• Has experience working in Google Suite (Google Sheets, Google Slides, ect) or Microsoft Suite (Excel, Power Point, etc).
• Spanish language proficiency is highly desirable but not required.
• Must be able to travel within the entire service area and work evenings and weekends as required.

Preferred Skills

• Passion for the Somos Votantes Mission: A strong passion for the mission and the ability to articulate the importance and impact of the organization's work to potential supporters.
• Ownership: The ability to assume ownership for producing the best possible result in the area of work and being able to hold self and others accountable for meeting commitments while creating and supporting a climate in which people can do their best.
• Communication: The ability to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills tailoring communications to diverse audiences. Actively listens, provides constructive feedback, seeks feedback and demonstrates respect for differing views.
• Initiative & Attitude: The ability to proactively initiate tasks and work independently with humility, maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating flexibility to perform additional tasks as assigned.
• Agility: Have the ability to adapt rapidly to changing circumstances, anticipate problems and work proactively to solve them. Welcome new direction eagerly and be open to varying perspectives when offered. Takes redirection as a growth opportunity, reflects on implementing lessons learned to do even better in future endeavors.
• Relationship Building and Inclusivity: The ability to find and create opportunities to deepen connections and build authentic, mutual relationships across lines of difference. Actively seeks others’ perspectives to ensure inclusiveness and understanding.
• Project Planning, Delivery & Risk Management: The ability to develop comprehensive project plans that consider all aspects of the project, including accurate time estimates and risks. The ability to work with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and partners to deliver projects successfully.
• Process Improvement and Quality Management: The ability to improve processes and practices by identifying inefficiencies and redundancies while offering solutions that increase efficiency and improve quality. When overseeing a project/program able to oversee all activities and tasks that must be accomplished to maintain desired outcomes with high quality.
• Problem Solving and Judgement: The ability to critically evaluate conditions, tasks and projects; be able to identify problems and risks, causes and relationships; find solutions to identified problems that are based on research, data, or sound reasoning.
• Experience working with and in communities of color.

Compensation: This is a full time exempt cycle position that runs through December 2025. The pay range is equivalent to $70,000 - $85,000 yearly salary and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Somos Votantes provides a generous paid time off policy with paid vacation, paid sick leave, personal days, paid Federal holidays, and paid organizational time off from at least Dec 23 to January 1st yearly. Somos Votantes provides staff cell phone reimbursement, and up to 80% of employee healthcare reimbursed.

How to Apply: To apply, please submit a resume and optional but highly recommended cover letter to jobs@somosvotantes.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Somos Votantes is an equal opportunity employer. Somos Votantes encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.