Just Campaign Director

Kansas Appleseed is seeking application for our next Just Campaign Director.

Position Summary: Direct the Just campaign, which includes youth and adult justice and child welfare issues, and the organization’s advocacy on those issues for policy enactment and implementation to help create a state full of thriving, inclusive, and just communities. Identify and direct research for litigation related to adult justice, youth justice, and child welfare. Qualified candidates would have opportunities to participate in impact litigation.

Essential Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plan and execute the work of the Just campaign to ensure it aligns with the campaign's goals and objectives, including:staying apprised of issues and trends in adult justice, youth justice, and child welfare and making recommendations on Kansas Appleseed's potential involvement in new and emerging areas;representing Kansas Appleseed on local, state and national coalitions and coordinating research, advocacy, and outreach efforts;developing and implementing strategies to engage elected officials and policymakers to create, support, and advance legislation that aligns with the organization's strategic goals; and,serving as a trusted expert to media outlets on youth justice, adult justice, and child welfare issues.Work with the deputy director and policy and legal research analyst to develop and coordinate the campaign research and advocacy strategies. Work with the litigation director to identify and pursue impact litigation in the campaign areas.Collaborate with civic engagement manager to incorporate civic and voter engagement opportunities within campaign priorities. Coordinate a communications strategy in collaboration with the Communications Manager to leverage traditional and new media to advance policy changes.In collaboration with the executive director and deputy director, identify grant opportunities, strengthen relationships with foundations, and identify new funding priorities. Ensure that objectives and timelines are met for all grants.

Qualifications: Highly organized and reliable; able to work collaboratively, think strategically, and achieve outcomes.A history of working collaboratively and successfully with people and organizations from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and a broad range of ideological positions and religious views.Knowledge of current political alignments and opportunities for collaboration in Kansas with a broad range of groups.Exceptional professional judgment and ability to be diplomatic in sometimes contentious settings.If an attorney, must be licensed to practice law in Kansas or willingness to become licensed in Kansas.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. J.D preferred.

Experience: Minimum of three years experience in community organizing, grassroots mobilization, social justice advocacy, coalition development and management, research and writing, and/or impact litigations. Minimum of one year supervising full time staff.

Computer Skills: Proficiency with email, Google Docs, social media platforms, Office software required. Candidates must be available for some evening and weekend commitments. Candidates will need a personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance as the position requires frequent in-state travel. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Compensation: $70,000-$75,000 annually, plus benefits: premium health and dental plan fully paid by employer, retirement employer match up to 3% of salary, PTO (3 weeks), health leave (2 weeks), and paid holidays.

Location: Must reside in Northeast Kansas. This position requires in-office and in-community presence, as well as ability to work from home.

Work Schedule: Typical day time office hours with some evening and weekends required

Reports to: Deputy Director/Litigation Director for Specific Projects

Travel: In-state travel and occasional overnight travel for conferences and meetings. Frequent travel to Topeka required during the legislative session.

Positions Supervised: Supervises campaign advocates. Kansas Appleseed is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage anyone who meets the requirements of the position to apply. Kansas Appleseed does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Application procedure: Please send a resume and cover letter to applications@KansasAppleseed.org. Please put “Campaign Director - Just” in the subject line of your email. Applications received by May 8, 2024, will receive priority consideration.