Organizing Manager- Maine Votes

Position Description

MV/N is expanding our team in 2026 to support our partners in their expected electoral programs for the 2026 election cycle. This is a mid level position which will manage a portfolio of priority work reporting to the Co-Executive Directors. 

This position will provide electoral program assistance, guidance and support to MV/N’s partner organizations including the development of shared metrics and evaluations, long- and short-term organizing strategies. Assisting partners to develop strategic civic and voter engagement plans that encourage issue education and organizing, and voter mobilization. 

Responsibilities

• Support partner organizations to make sure their field staff have the resources, materials, and plans needed to be successful.


• Produce regular progress reports, make strategic recommendations on how to adjust program and resource allocation based on performance. 


• Create training materials for staff and volunteers to ensure that they have the skills they need to perform their responsibilities. 


• Contribute to the overall campaign strategy. 

Qualifications

• 2 years/cycles experience in political, labor or community organizing, and/or legislative campaigns preferred.


• Knowledge of the political landscape in Maine is required.


• Experience managing several tasks/projects concurrently, prioritizing work effectively, and meeting deadlines.


• Diplomatic, professional approach to problem solving and the ability to think independently and creatively.


• Excellent organizational, time-management, oral, and written communications skills.

*No candidate will possess exceptional strength and experience in all of these areas. If you feel your experience could be a good fit for the role, please apply!

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $68,000-75,000 (commensurate with experience) plus a generous benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation, sick, and medical leave. 

This is a salaried, exempt position. MV/N currently works in a hybrid model with one scheduled day per week where all staff usually work in-person together in our Portland office. We value in-person, collaborative work and are open to various work schedules and arrangements based on staff needs.

About MV/N

Maine Voices Network (MVN) is a state-based 501(c)(3) civic engagement “table,” or coalition, where partner organizations work together, particularly to leverage organizing, advocacy, and research to achieve larger gains than any one group could on its own. MVN is part of the State Voices Network:
http://www.statevoices.org/. MVN coordinates to the extent permitted by law with Maine Votes (MV), the state’s 501(c)(4) “table.”

Maine Voices Network, Maine Votes, and partner organizations work toward a vision of a just, equitable, and prosperous society that treats every single one of us with dignity and fairness; in which government reflects the race, class, and gender diversity of our communities and is a vehicle for addressing those challenges that need to be resolved collectively; and in which vulnerable communities are able to exercise all of their human rights without fear, discrimination, or retaliation.

Maine Voices Network and Maine Votes (MV/N) support, coordinate, and strengthen the ecosystem of non-profit organizations working to achieve progressive electoral wins, greater voter engagement across the state, and policies in the Legislature that will improve people’s lives. MV/N works with leaders, organizations, and campaigns doing some of the most exciting work to advance people-powered change at the statewide and local levels. 

To Apply 

Please submit a resume, cover letter by 2/15/26

Maine Voices Network is an equal opportunity employer.