Title: Michigan State Director & Special Advisor
Reports to: Vice President of State Initiatives
Hours: Full-time, exempt
Location: Remote within the state of Michigan
Led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, GIFFORDS is a nonprofit organization whose team is on a mission to save lives from gun violence. GIFFORDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. People of color, trans individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
GIFFORDS is seeking a Michigan State Director & Special Advisor to join our team. The Michigan State Director & Special Advisor will be an integral part of the organization’s work in Michigan, responsible for leading the development and growth of GIFFORDS’ state-based strategy across every facet of the organization’s work, including policy, engagement, community violence intervention, political, government affairs, research, implementation, and litigation programs. Additionally, The Michigan State Director & Special Advisor will collaborate with multiple teams at GIFFORDS to expand our influence across the state and help build sustainable organizational infrastructure for GIFFORDS in Michigan, including networks of grasstops and grassroots supporters, greater engagement with allied candidates and elected officials, expansion of our community violence intervention and prevention work, and more. The Michigan State Director & Special Advisor will also serve as a spokesperson for GIFFORDS in Michigan.
The successful candidate for this role deeply understands Michigan’s dynamics, local communities, and politics. We’re seeking a candidate who has experience in Michigan politics, policy, or business communities, is flexible, and has an entrepreneurial orientation. Preference will be given to candidates who are based in the Detroit-metro area and/or have significant relevant experience in Detroit, Flint, or Lansing.
This is a full-time remote work position based in Michigan. This position requires the ability and willingness to travel within Michigan up to 30% of the time, as well as interest in staffing occasional weekend and evening events. GIFFORDS requires all staff members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with limited exemptions as required by federal and state law.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants, no phone calls or emails, please.
Duties + Responsibilities:
Partnerships
Media and Public Speaking
Political Engagement and Government Relations
Fundraising/Development
Required knowledge, skills + experience
Valued non-essential knowledge, skills, + experience
Salary + benefits
The salary range for this position begins at $151,000 annually, with the exact salary depending on experience. Competitive benefits include employer-funded health, dental, and vision insurance; health, transit, and parking flexible spending accounts; 401k plan with 4% employer match; 25 days of paid time off (PTO) annually plus a paid week vacation at the end of the year; and ten paid federal holidays.
Applying + the interview process
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (400 words maximum) outlining three specific ways you would be a good fit for this position. Our interview process for this position consists of a phone interview, a panel interview, a final interview, and reference checks.
GIFFORDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. People of color, trans individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Title: Michigan State Director & Special Advisor
Reports to: Vice President of State Initiatives
Hours: Full-time, exempt
Location: Remote within the state of Michigan
Led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, GIFFORDS is a nonprofit organization whose team is on a mission to save lives from gun violence. GIFFORDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. People of color, trans individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
GIFFORDS is seeking a Michigan State Director & Special Advisor to join our team. The Michigan State Director & Special Advisor will be an integral part of the organization’s work in Michigan, responsible for leading the development and growth of GIFFORDS’ state-based strategy across every facet of the organization’s work, including…
Competitive benefits include employer-funded health, dental, and vision insurance; health, transit, and parking flexible spending accounts; 401k plan with 4% employer match; 25 days of paid time off (PTO) annually plus a paid.
Competitive benefits include employer-funded health, dental, and vision insurance; health, transit, and parking flexible spending accounts; 401k plan with 4% employer match; 25 days of paid time off (PTO) annually plus a paid.
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (400 words maximum) outlining three specific ways you would be a good fit for this position.
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (400 words maximum) outlining three specific ways you would be a good fit for this position.