Program Director

Wisconsin Conservation Voters

. Lead the statewide team of community organizers engaging WCV members and Wisconsin voters .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeWisconsin • United StatesLead💰 $78,986 - $93,986 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills in community organizing, with a focus on anti-racism and social equity. Capable of developing and implementing effective campaign strategies while fostering inclusive relationships across diverse communities.

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Community OrganizingStaff ManagementCampaign Strategy DevelopmentAnti-Racism CommitmentEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Campaign Metrics DevelopmentProject ManagementElectoral OrganizingTraining and OnboardingFundraising Support

Soft Skills

Collaborative Team PlayerResilient Problem SolverDetail OrientedVisionary ThinkingGood Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Member DatabasesVoter DatabasesProject Management Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Community EngagementLegislative CampaignsSocial EquityEnvironmental IssuesVoting Rights

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the statewide team of community organizers engaging WCV members and Wisconsin voters
Manage, coach, hire, onboard, train, and evaluate up to five organizers
Assist organizers in carrying out WCV's paid internship program
Develop and implement field plans for legislative and election campaigns
Work with the Campaigns Director and organizing team to create and implement collaborative programs
Ensure WCV programmatic pillars are carried out, including listening sessions and Conservation Lobby Day
Communicate with the Campaigns Director and government affairs team to transfer information between organizers and the Capitol
Monitor campaign tactic effectiveness and adjust tactics when appropriate
Collaborate with the communications team to provide organizing staff with campaign materials and media
Develop campaign metrics and ensure organizers track and report campaign progress
Assess metrics and make strategic and tactical program shifts
Use member and voter databases and project management platforms
Split time between the 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations while understanding their legal differences
Recruit community members to run for local office
Help develop a supportive, inclusive, and effective organizational culture
Partner with staff and board to make the organizing program anti-racist
Build relationships with under-represented individuals and groups
Represent WCV in local, regional, and statewide coalitions
Develop and maintain relationships in areas without existing organizing capacity
Assist development staff with fundraising by identifying prospective donors and members, building relationships, and making fundraising asks when needed
Report to the Campaigns Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five or more years of issue, electoral, or other community organizing with at least two years of staff management and one cycle of electoral organizing preferred
If you have fewer years of experience but a high level of comfort with staff management or community organizing and meet the skills needed, we encourage you to apply
Confident management, including giving feedback, holding a team accountable, coaching, and teaching
Good communication skills in person and in writing
Comfortable speaking to new people in different settings, including groups, public events, people's doors, over the phone, and one-on-one meetings
Comfortable developing organizer materials including scripts and presentations
Ability to prioritize multiple projects
Driven, visionary, and eager to develop and implement new ways of organizing
Personal commitment to anti-racism and achieving racial and social equity
Detail oriented and thorough
Resilient problem solver able to react quickly and thoughtfully to unexpected outcomes, emerging issues, and changing dynamics
Collaborative team player able to lead and support others
Able to work with people and groups from diverse backgrounds
Enthusiastic about WCV's mission and committed to racial equity
Demonstrated awareness of how life experiences influence biases and assumptions
Demonstrated commitment to continual learning
Understanding of how environmental and voting rights issues intersect with racism, economic, and social inequality in the U.S.
Ability and willingness to work remotely and in community and travel within Wisconsin
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation across the state required
Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekend hours
Ability to perform routine office duties such as typing and using a phone
Resume, cover letter, and three references required

Benefits

Comp & perks

36 hour work week
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and two weeks of communal rest (one summer week and one winter week) totaling 44 days of PTO per year plus 12 sick/personal days per year
12 weeks paid parental leave
Paid medical/emergency leave policy that is straightforward and trust-based
Paid sabbatical after five years of employment
Health and dental insurance with a generous employer contribution
401(k) retirement plan with WCV matching contribution after one year
Flexible Spending Account (medical, dependent care, and transit)
Life insurance and short-term disability insurance
Phone stipend
Flexibility in working hours
Hybrid office/work from home schedule if desired and near a WCV office
Professional development support