Research and Advocacy Manager

50CAN: The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now

full-time

Posted on: 4/1/2026

Location Type: Remote

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💰 $98,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

Provide guidance to state teams about advocacy and political campaign tactics that will assist them in passing legislation and electing supportive candidates.
Conduct research related to candidates, constituencies, electoral districts and public polling in service of the legislative and political goals of our state staff.
Work with state staff to maintain a tracker that keeps everyone apprised of legislative and political developments in a particular state or region.
The Research and Advocacy Manager will work with the Campaigns Manager to quickly assess and support our state teams on fast moving projects needed to support their advocacy work.
Conduct internal trainings with 50CAN staff on software, strategies or use of data that help improve their effectiveness as an advocate.

At least 5 years working in political roles, including campaigns, legislative offices, and issue advocacy organizations.
Experience in diverse areas of political and issue advocacy campaigns, including communications and analyzing voter data and districts.
An understanding of the unique political characteristics of different demographics and geographies.
A willingness to work in a nonpartisan environment where one may work with candidates of either party to achieve policy goals.
Ability to effectively create briefs and memos based on issues and research tailored for states and districts.
A strong writer who can quickly understand a situation and generate copy to be used for newsletters, social media, political mail, among other things.
Excellent people skills; job requires working well with diverse personalities and preferences, and not being easily offended in tense situations.
Sense of humor, passion, strong work ethic, creativity and willingness to be scrappy and do “whatever it takes” in a fast-paced work environment.
Record of perseverance in the face of challenges, delivering against timelines and not being intimidated by tasks or time limitations.
Integrity (doing what’s right, even when it is uncomfortable), candor and directness.
Flexibility - Ability to quickly adapt plans and goals to constantly changing circumstances.
Willingness to travel and to work occasional weekend and evenings.

Benefits

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